Free DAZ Studio 4 Pro, Bryce 7 Pro, Hexagon 2.5

jason_maranto

http://www.cgchannel.com/2012/02/daz-makes-3d-software-worth-800-available-for-free/

Could be a good option for some people as there is SketchUp import support in Bryce.

Best,
Jason.

pilou

And you can also try Hexagon : a very cool French modeler!
Maybe one of the best on the place!

zapwizard

This is an awesome steal for that much software.
Also of note the $100 FBX import plugin is also free right now:
Search their store for "FBX Plug-in for DAZ Studio"

jason_maranto

I got an email saying this has been extended through the end of March http://www.daz3d.com/

I'm enjoying playing with the GoZ functionality of DAZ Studio and ZBrush -- and I'm also playing with some dynamic clothing samples I got free here: http://www.optitex-dynamiccloth.com/

Best,
Jason.

Khai

@jason_maranto said:

I got an email saying this has been extended through the end of March

current betting is through the end of May....

d_say

Just to let you all know i just signed up and downloaded the free programs today.

Hopefully i can get some time set aside to check them out

pilou

@Simon
Yes the French Hexagon is a cool one Its "Dynamic geometry" (history tree) is like CAD
Seems you have a cool toolbox 3D Polys / Nurbs!
Just missing for the fun Qubicle!

simon le bon

Just to announce you that the DAZ offer (DAZ Studio + Bryce + Hexagon) is still available until the end of April!
http://www.daz3d.com/i/3d/free-3d-software-overview

It is a good offer with no bad deal. You get yours serial numbers and upgrades will be free too. The mail announcements are a bit too recurrent

My personal interest goes Mainly to Hexagon which seems to be a good modeler and secondly to "Bryce"

At a first glance Hexagon works like a super "Artisan Tool"

[flash=800,450:378f1zdt]http://www.youtube.com/v/k0DPa7PmS74[/flash:378f1zdt]

import / export abilities:

links for complete beginners:
in french: Gérard SOOKAHET "Bien débuter avec Hexagon" + + +
http://gersoo.free.fr/Download/docs/hex-begin.pdf

in English: Hexagon Beginner's Tut on DeviantArt by ~Kethaera
http://kethaera.deviantart.com/art/Hexagon-Beginner-s-Tut-Part-1-128942202
http://kethaera.deviantart.com/art/Hexagon-Beginner-s-Tut-Part-2-128952991
http://kethaera.deviantart.com/art/Hexagon-Beginner-s-Tut-Part-3-128961275

links for home site, guides, help, video tutorials, external links:
Hexagon_links.txt

Re: I'm also learning Blender and giving a try to MOI at the same time. I can't actually say if I shall keep Hexagon aside blender..

++Simon

simon le bon

Hi Pilou,

Hope you feel good.
I often discover the tracks of your participation into the many places i'm grabbing informations concerning 3d activities

@unknownuser said:

Just missing for the fun Qubicle!

You may kidding a little I guess Qubicle seems very specialized in Lego modeling..

I'm surprised you don't speak about
Wings 3D as a free credible alternative

Do you know something about
Ayam

or

ZModeler

@unknownuser said:

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