Comments on: Free 3D Design Software

By: Julia

Julia — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:55:29 +0000

Thanks for introducing me to Art Of Illusion, Tara! This software seems pretty uncomplicated enough for me start learning from. I also peeked into Google Sketch Up, but Art Of Illusion seems so much more versatile to me.

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:44:33 +0000

Thank you. Google Sketch looks amazing!

By: Berg

Berg — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:53:11 +0000

Thanks for the Art Of Illusion tip. Had fun fooling around with it but haven’t done anything serious with it just yet.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:01:00 +0000

Nice.
Will definately check out Google skech.

By: 3D software « CGInspiration

3D software « CGInspiration — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:21:31 +0000

[...] & inspiration for CGIM « About the Louvre 3D software December 13, 2007 Graphic Design Blog included a post this week discussing free 3D design software, including Google Sketchup and Art of [...]

By: Tara: Freelance Designer

Tara: Freelance Designer — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:26:51 +0000

Thanks – I daren’t write anything yet in case something goes wrong (fingers crossed)

By: LaurenMarie - Creative Curio

LaurenMarie - Creative Curio — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:04:02 +0000

The Weather Pops! I’ve been wondering how that’s going. Hurrah for the magazine story! That must feel so good You must write a post about it and let us know all you’ve learned about the world of character development and marketing. It might even turn into a whole series if you have enough to share! I’m happy for you!! What an exciting new path to take in your career!

By: Tara: Freelance Designer

Tara: Freelance Designer — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:30:46 +0000

Hi Paul
I have read that Photoshop can import 3D models into CS3, but haven’t tried it out yet. Should be good though. Illustrator also has basic 3D modelling but its quite basic.

Hi Teppo,
Thanks for your recommendation.

Hi Lauren,
Glad to be back, I am afraid my head is full of Weather Pops (hopefully the first story will be in a kids mag next year), and other ideas I am trying to develop. I used Strata 3D for the trade show visuals. I have been using Strata for about 6 years now, it’s very mac like and not too hard to use though not as good for organic modelling as some high end programs. When I first started using strata there used to be a free lite version but they don’t seem to do that now. I have tried Lightwave but like you with Maya found it too complicated.

For me knowing a basic 3D program makes it a lot easier for me to visualise my ideas (personal projects and live work), I do a lot of package design so can give a client a realistic visual they can sell their product from. It’s something that a lot of print designers can’t do.

By: LaurenMarie - Creative Curio

LaurenMarie - Creative Curio — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:55:27 +0000

Hi Tara! Glad you’re back! Missed you for a few weeks. Things get so busy around the holidays, don’t they? Goodness!

Ah, I think everyone knows by now that very much dislike 3D. I learned Maya and I couldn’t get the hang of the tools! It’s difficult for me to think in terms of spacial relationships, too. Oh well, I didn’t want to go into 3D anyway!

Do you use these programs to render booth designs for tradeshows? I remember you’ve talked about those in the past. Do you find it necessary to learn these other tools (like 3D and web) in order to stay competitive?

By: Teppo

Teppo — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:39:01 +0000

One word: Blender. Of course it’s kind of complicated and takes some time to learn (especially if you have no experience with similar programs) so it might not be the best choice for someone just wanting to play around a bit but it’s pretty much the best you can get (for free, that is – though it does compare quite well with certain very high-priced commercial software also)