PUBLIC MARKS from tadeufilippini with tags modelling & graphics

Google SketchUp is 3D for everyone Google SketchUp is software that you can use to create, modify and share 3D models. It's easier to learn than other 3D modeling programs, which is why so many people are already using it.

3D Canvas is a real-time 3D modeling and animation tool that incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop approach to 3D modeling. Complex models can be constructed from simple 3D primitives, or created using 3D Canvas' Object Building Tools. Modeling tools are provided to deform, sculpt, and paint 3D objects. Creating an animated scene is as simple as positioning the objects within your scene for each point in time in your animation. 3D Canvas will ensure that the resulting animation runs smoothly. Your animation can be stepped through a frame at a time, viewed in real-time, or recorded to a Video (AVI) file so that you can distribute your creation. Tool roll-up groups allow you to customize the 3D Canvas interface so that only those items you use most frequently are visible. And if you need access to a less frequently used feature, the tool roll-up is always one click away. The standard version of 3D Canvas is a fully functional product provided as freeware. Upgrades are available for those who require additional features either for game development or for rendering photo-realistic images.

Art of Illusion is a free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio. It is written entirely in Java, and should be usable on any Java Virtual Machine which is compatible with J2SE 1.4 or later. The current version is 2.5.1, released Oct. 21, 2007. This version is both stable and powerful enough to be used for serious, high end animation work. Many of its capabilities rival those found in commercial programs. Some of the highlights include subdivision surface based modelling tools, skeleton based animation, and a graphical language for designing procedural textures and materials. Click here to download the program. If you want some idea of what Art of Illusion is capable of, take a look at the screenshots and art gallery. We now have an extensive documentation section. This includes the user manual, as well as a number of tutorials covering different aspects of the program. Discussion forums, bug reporting, and much more can be accessed through the SourceForge project page for Art of Illusion. Art of Illusion may be freely distributed and modified under the terms of the Free Software Foundation's General Public License. To download the source code, click here. Are you interesting in contributing to Art of Illusion? I would love to have your help! Click here for a list of suggested projects for both programmers and non-programmers. Comments and suggestions are always welcome! I can be reached at [email protected]. But if you're looking for help with a problem, you'll probably get a much quicker answer by posting to the discussion forums.