DAZ 3D: why we gave our software away for free
Last week, DAZ gave away 3D software worth tens of millions of dollars. This week, they tell us why.
Friday, February 10th, 2012
Free Resources
Check out p3d.in - free new online model display tool
Share 3D models with clients or workmates with this plugin-free WebGL-based viewing service.
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Matte Painting | December
Theme: Artificial Intelligence
1st Place: Yatzenty
2nd Place: Gene
3rd Place: FrenchyGraphic
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Chaos Group releases update to V-Ray for Maya 2.0
Free upgrade adds dedicated new hair material, improvements to GPU-based interactive preview renderer.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Control Maya or 3ds Max by iPhone with CadRemote
Maide releases free iPhone app for navigating 3D software. Mouse control and sketch tools cost $2.99.
Monday, February 6th, 2012
Rango wins out at the revamped Annie Awards
Gongs far more evenly divided this year, following changes to voting process and end of Disney boycott.
Monday, February 6th, 2012
The Foundry launches 95% educational discount
New deal enables students and teachers to rent NukeX, Mari and the upcoming Hiero for $250 per year.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Harmonise your renders with Vizpark's Color Tools
New 3ds Max plugin automatically assigns common colours from a source image to your 3D scene.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
DAZ makes 3D software worth $800 available for free
Download DAZ Studio 4 Pro, Bryce 7 Pro and Hexagon 2.5 for free until the end of February.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Stream Kinect mocap data into Blender with NI mate
Free tool converts Kinect motion capture data into MIDI or OSC format for export to Blender on the fly.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
E-on ships LumenRT 2 Review for SketchUp
Real-time visualisation tool gains physically accurate lighting and low-quality mode for slower computers.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Websites to bookmark: modoartist.info
Find modo freelancers for hire, or hook up with other users in your area via this new online community.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Mario Baldi creates free FiberMesh to Maya script
Another day, another free tool for exporting ZBrush 4R2b hair to the 3D app of your choice for rendering.
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012