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This is a list of programs that can be used for modeling, animation and rendering of 3D objects, characters, environments, etc.
This is a list of programs that can be used for modeling, animation and rendering of 3D objects, characters, environments, etc.


* [http://alias.com/ Maya 3D] - Excellent modeling and animation package.  Considered to be one of the best among modders. Also expensive.
* [http://alias.com/ Maya 3D] - Excellent modeling and animation package.  Considered to be one of the best among modders. Quite expensive.
* [http://www.autodesk.com/ 3D Studio Max] - Powerful tool for modeling and animation, one of the industry's best. Expensive.
* [http://www.autodesk.com/ 3D Studio Max] - Powerful tool for modeling and animation, one of the industry's best. Also expensive.
* [http://www.blender.org/ Blender] - Free, open source modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback library/engine/IDE.
* [http://www.blender.org/ Blender] - Free, open source modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback library/engine/IDE.
* [http://www.milkshape3d.com Milkshape3D] - Low cost, popular and simple to use 3D modeling program.
* [http://www.milkshape3d.com Milkshape3D] - Low cost, popular and simple to use 3D modeling program.

Revision as of 15:44, 8 February 2007

This is a list of programs that can be used for modeling, animation and rendering of 3D objects, characters, environments, etc.

  • Maya 3D - Excellent modeling and animation package. Considered to be one of the best among modders. Quite expensive.
  • 3D Studio Max - Powerful tool for modeling and animation, one of the industry's best. Also expensive.
  • Blender - Free, open source modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback library/engine/IDE.
  • Milkshape3D - Low cost, popular and simple to use 3D modeling program.
  • Lightwave 3D - Excellent modeling & animation tool. See Lightwave for links to HL2 exporters. Like every other high end package, it is considered to be one of the best by its fans. :) Expensive, but less so than others.
  • Softimage|XSI - Program used to make models & animations for HL2. XSI Mod Tool is available for FREE.
  • Wings3D - Free, open source Nendo-alike natural modeling IDE.