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Heads Up - New Free Sketch-based Modeler
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Heads Up - New Free Sketch-based Modeler // Roundtable
Post by 3dvisuals dude // Dec 22, 2007, 9:48am
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Hi folks, this is a "heads up" on a fairly cool 3D Christmas Freebie.:)
I've been watching one of those free sketch-based modelers out there which seems to be improving now pretty rapidly. THis one is called "ShapeShop," and is much more powerful than "Teddy" and produced by a different Author.
They just released a new version recently which supposedly will work with my Athlon based CPU now so I grabbed it to try out sometime over the Holidays.
Since this is a program which is definitely no competitor to trueSpace, while I was there I grabbed a few of the links to let you folks know it exists since it is sort of cool and fairly powerful for a sketch-based modeler and exports to formats where we can use it with trueSpace.
Here's the links, enjoy!
- 3dvisuals dude
About ShapeShop (quoted from their Homepage):
ShapeShop is a new 3D modeling and design tool with a fun, easy-to-learn interface. Sketch-based shape creation and editing tools make it simple to quickly translate your ideas into a 3D shape, and drag-and-drop decal compositing makes texturing simple. Best of all, ShapeShop is free!
ShapeShop uses state-of-the-art procedural implicit surface technology, allowing you to drag-and-drop 3D parts to quickly assemble a seamless, smooth surface. You won't have to worry about details like mesh topology or resolution. Procedural modeling means you can generate meshes at any resolution you need, just like with NURBS or SubDs. But with procedural implicit surfaces, you have a true construction history. You can "go back in time" and tweak any editing operation in the entire model tree, even across modeling sessions! ShapeShop uses a hierachical CAD/CSG workflow, applied to a free-form modeling interface.
ShapeShop's advanced decal texturing tools also support simple drag-and-drop interaction. Textures can be quickly layered directly on the surface. Decaling compositing is procedural too, so you can always go back and tweak a decal or change layer ordering. You can even edit the underlying implicit model, your decals will stick to it!
ShapeShop currently exports meshes in the ubiquitous OBJ format, which can be loaded directly into many standard tools. You've got nothing to lose - ShapeShop is free!
ShapeShop YouTube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyJUG2VSvqw
ShapeShop Homepage:
http://www.shapeshop3d.com/index.html
ShapeShop Development Blog:
http://www.shapeshop3d.com/blog/
ShapeShop Forums:
http://www.shapeshop3d.com/forum/
ShapeShop Gallery Page:
http://www.shapeshop3d.com/gallery/index.html
ShapeShop Downloads Page:
http://www.shapeshop3d.com/download.html |
Post by jayr // Dec 22, 2007, 9:53am
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bloody hell thats a good find, the video demo is very impressive, nice one 3Dvis dude! |
Post by 3dfrog // Dec 22, 2007, 6:01pm
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Cool, I sent the link to my brother to see if him and his son would enjoy it as well. Thanks Mark. |
Post by 3dvisuals dude // Dec 24, 2007, 10:42am
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My pleasure guys.:)
It's always nice finding a cool new toy with export to trueSpace usable mesh format, especially at an unbeatable price like this!:D
Enjoy, and Merry Christmas.:)
- Mark |
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