3D Computer Graphics Software - Freeware Packages

Freeware Packages

• 3DCrafter (previously known as 3D Canvas) is a 3D modelling and animation tool available in a freeware version, as well as paid versions (3D Canvas Plus and 3D Canvas Pro).
• Anim8or is a proprietary freeware 3D rendering and animation package.
• Autodesk 123D is Autodesk's entry into the hobbyist 3D modelling market.
• DAZ Studio a free 3D rendering tool set for adjusting parameters of pre-existing models, posing and rendering them in full 3D scene environments. Imports objects created in Poser and is similar to that program, but with fewer features.
• DX Studio a complete integrated development environment for creating interactive 3D graphics. The system comprises both a real-time 3D engine and a suite of editing tools, and is the first product to offer a complete range of tools in a single IDE.
• Evolver is a portal for 3D computer characters incorporating a human (humanoid) builder and a cloner to work from picture.
• FaceGen is a source of human face models for other programs. Users are able to generate face models either randomly or from input photographs.
• GMax
• Sculptris is a program made by Pixologic it’s a free simple to use program, it is essentially just a beginners version of Zbrush
• SketchUp Free (Trimble) is a 3D modeling package that features a sketch-based modelling approach integrated with Google Earth and limits export to Google's "3D Warehouse", where users can share their content. It has a pro version which supports 2D and 3D model export functions among other features.