Aug 19 2008
You Can Do 3D Production At No Cost
Aspiring 3D artists and enthusiasts rejoice: thanks to Microsoft, TrueSpace software finally goes completely free for everyone. Now, you can do 3D modeling, 3D animation and 3D production without incurring any cost at all!
Although I’ve been a good fan of other professional 3D modeling and animation software such as Autodesk’s 3ds Max versions and the former renowned Maya, I would say TrueSpace has real muscles to compete — no wonder why Microsoft decided to purchase Caligari, the developer company of TrueSpace, and have their product to work with Virtual Earth 3D and Live Search Maps. Based on my own experience, TrueSpace is easier to use and there are lots of comprehensible official and unofficial tutorials available on the Web. It is best for both students, 3D enthusiasts and professionals.
To get the software, you need to visit TrueSpace page on Caligari’s site and register. This registration is used for you to gain access to their support forums, shared spaces which are very useful for beginners, and technical support.
I have downloaded the software myself, installed it on my Windows Vista and it really rocked! The free download comes not only with the 3D modeling software, but with nifty tutorials in PDF format as well, coupled with downloadable videos.
The version that I got is Caligari TrueSpace 7.6 and you can download it using this link. If you finish any 3D rendition from using that software, send it to me and I will post it on this blog. Enjoy!
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What types of exports can you do with that? Do you know?
Any good for using in Premier, photoshop, or flash?
According to Caligari website, the export formats are:
• Direct export to Virtual Earth (workspace)
• Improved X format (workspace)
• BVH animation and motion capture
• 3D formats: SCN, COB, CAN, WRL 1.0 & 2.0, DXF, ASC, 3DS, STL
• 2D formats: • BMP, TGA, AVI, JPG, TIFF, PNG, PSD
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wow, nice.
It exports to 3ds as well? wow.. I gotta take a look at this.