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Links to animation, video, and art software tools, mostly freeware.
Updated on Sep 25, 11
Created on Jan 18, 09
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Tutorial on usng FLash, Making 2D Look 3D
From the developer: "The program allows you to compose a screensaver from your images, audio and video clips. You may add 3d text captions, animated sprite objects and lense effects. The result can be saved into a compact screensaver file (scr) or as simple installer (exe).
ActiveSolid is a fast, compact, and powerful dual mode 3D modeling, 3D dimensioning and view mark-up application and ActiveX plugin. The entire application including its user interface can be embedded within Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.
Font Magic is an easy-to-use tool for creating 3D text effects. The interface allws you to preview and select your eeffects from many of the available option. You can select textures, colors and materials from drop down menus and create an attractive looking 3D text or logo in no time. The result can be saved as single BMP file or even rendered as rotating movie frames. Font Magic is very easy to use and requires virtually no graphics experience.
Google Sketchup is an easy-to-use 3D modeling software that enables you to create 3D models of houses, buildings and many other objects, using an array of drag and drop tools and materials in a WYSIWYG editing environment. You can design your objects with rectangles, circles, ovals, arcs, lines and freehand drawings, and use a unique push/pull tool to add dimension to 2D objects. The program offers a library of building material patterns (brick, concrete, wood, glass, carpet etc.) and colors that you can use to add a realistic look to your creation. The finished design can be exported to popular image formats, including JPG, TIF, PNG and BMP, or shared via the Google 3D warehouse. Google Sketchup does not require any 3D experience, but you should read the supplied documentation and tutorials to make full use of the software - an interactive tutorial will explain the basic functionality for each selected tool. There is also a Pro version available, that offers export to 3D and raster formats.
POV (Persistence of Vision Raytracer) is a high-quality, totally free tool for creating stunning three-dimensional graphics. The Persistance of Vision Ray Tracer (POV-Ray) is an all-round excellent package, but there are two things that particularly make it stand out above the rest of the crowd. Firstly, it s free, and secondly, the source is distributed so you can compile it on virtually any platform.
Tutorials and samples of animation with POV Ray
Easy animation and multimedia program for kids, used to teach beginning programming.
3D drawing and rendering freeware
Browser for 3D models
302 items | 73 visits
Links to animation, video, and art software tools, mostly freeware.
Updated on Sep 25, 11
Created on Jan 18, 09
Category: Entertainment & Arts
URL: