In computers, 3-D (three-dimensional) describes an image that provides the perception of depth in a two-dimensional space.

A 3-D image creation can be viewed as a three-phase process of tessellation, geometry, and rendering.

Popular products for creating 3-D effects include Extreme 3D, LightWave 3D, Ray Dream Studio, 3D Studio MAX, Softimage 3D, and Visual Reality. The Virtual Reality Modeling Language allows the creator to specify images and the rules for their display and interaction using textual language statements.

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  • Alice.org
    Free scripting and prototyping environment program for 3D object behavior. Runs on Windows 95/98/NT. Reads many common 3D file formats.
  • PatchDance
    3D graphics software for modeling, vertex-oriented and spline based. Shareware for PowerMac.
  • SIAMS Company
    SIAMS S3D is 3D-structure design and visualization software useful for the researches and practicians, mathematicians and physicists, tutors and students and even artists and designers. Works on Windows 9x/2000/NT4.0 and does not require additional libraries.
  • Genesis 3D editor
    Realtime 3D editor for windows. Objects can be loaded, edited, viewed and saved to disk while enjoying the luxury of realtime rendering.
  • Meshbox
    Manage and convert 3D objects. Supports batch conversion, search and storage in databases and with special export functionality for Macromedia Shockwave 3D and Viewpoint Corporation's VET file formats.
  • PeakWork Software
    Peak3D is a interactive 2D and 3D modeler, which contains a boolean3D algorithm for polygonal meshes, an integrated 2D editor including 3d view and a binary filter which provides simple editing.
  • Waves World
    A program for simulating waves. Give it a height map of the terrain, specify where sea level should be, create some wave fronts, then let it work.
  • CEI, Inc.
    EnSight post-processor for scientific/engineering data, EnVideo animation viewer, EnLiten 3D animation viewer. Support stereo and VR environments.
  • Kitware Inc. Visualization Toolkit
    VTK is an open source, freely available software system for 3D computer graphics, image processing, and visualization. Supports a wide variety of visualization algorithms including scalar, vector, tensor, texture, and volumetric methods
  • Etdips
    Clinical Image and Processing software. National Institute of Health Supported Visualization software for radiological 3D imaging. Free downloadable Windows 2000/NT/9x software for volume rendering, image processing and surface rendering.
  • Zpaint
    Free tool for creating 3D-looking elements for websites and software interfaces. Easily paint raised or lowered shapes such as buttons, rings, and boxes.
  • ZBrush
    A combination of a 3D modeling and 2D paint program. Create 3D objects, manipulate, scale, rotate and move as well as performing Boolean add, subtract and cut operations on them. Features include a real time rendering engine with a customizable interface.
  • Amira
    Advanced 3D data visualization and reconstruction software for microscopy, biology, medicine, and engineering, with powerful automatic and interactive segmentation tools support processing of 3D image data. Fast and robust reconstruction algorithms make it easy to create polygonal models from segmented objects.
  • Anto Matkovic Pages
    Collected works of Artist, and free sPatch models and POV source files. Zipped tutorial and pages with tips and tricks in HTML format, and tutorial examples on Head modeling in sPatch. Provides related 3d links.
  • Strata 3d
    Software for 3D multimedia and animation. Products include MediaPaint a video painting and special effects program. VideoShop a digital video, audio, animating, compositing, and editing application.
  • QX3D/Mechanical System Animator
    Concurrent Dynamics specializes in multibody dynamics simulation tools. Its QX3D program interacts to define the mechanical system, and generates VRML files to visualize and animate models.
  • Pixels 3D
    A 3D graphic and animation software package. Provides resources to users and people looking to buy software.
  • ARC+ Render Pro
    Innovative, easy to use and powerful 3D photo-realistic rendering, animation and virtual reality software.
  • 3D Graphics Editor and Viewer
    Create 3D scenarios with a small Windows self-sufficient program. Draw 3D figures, define color, light position, view angle, paste textures or texts on the shapes, replicate and manage 3D bodies.
  • RapidForm2001
    Software for 3d reverse modeling and 3dphotography, supports mass customization, inspection of industrials, medical operation simulation and cg works.
  • Eroiica Profi
    Software is for users that need to work with various types of raster, vector, text, and hybrid document formats. Edit technical documents, process and enhance digital images, examine graphics, CAD and engineering drawings. Includes 169 import and export filters. (Win 95/98/2000/NT)
  • 3d Lenticular and Holograms Printing Software
    3DZ offers professionals and amateurs alike to quickly and easily produce every type of 2D and 3D lenticular image, from 3D to. Providing an easy to use interface, 2D/3D Layering module, Barrier screen generation with many added features package from the UK.
  • Steve Abbott's Computer Drawn Celtic Knotwork
    Create custom shapes Celtic knots in 2D then make them into 3D knots then rotate in 3D space. Knots can be exported in various 3D formats including VRML for viewing in browsers. Knots3D is written in Visual Basic 6.
  • Armanisoft Software Development
    'Spiralizer' generates any kinds of 3D spiral models for all renders that can import DXF objects. There is also the possibility to export to MORAY/Povray. 'Elefont' is a free tool to create 3D text objects from TTF fonts. They are generated into DXF-files that can be import into Bryce. [Win NT/95/98]
  • b3d Studio
    Real time engine providing a WYSIWYG editing environment. Edit video clips, import scripts that have been written in screenplay format.
  • 3D Stereography Software
    Shareware products include 3DMiracle a program for creating single image Stereograms and movies from depth masks and 3DMonster a tool for creating depth masks from 3d objects, importing from 3DS format. Useful information about 3d, several stereograms and 3d depth masks.
  • The Cloth Simulator
    Syflex is an extremly fast, stable and accurate cloth simulator plugin for Maya.
  • Virtual Decor
    Interactive 3D software for creating online catalogs for business.
  • Shapescape
    Easy to use Windows program that automates the process of designing and constructing polyhedral models. It can also produce animated GIF files of rotating polyhedral.
  • Advantage3D, LLC
    Web-based software tools to create 3-D images, panoramic images, 360-degree images, and animated images from pictures taken with digital camera. No browser plug-in required for viewing.
  • Illusion
    A particle effects system and compositing tool that adds countless particle effects to 3D animation or digitized video. Supports multiple layers and other functions to integrate its effects into a 3D environment. [Mac/Win]
  • Informative Graphics Corp
    Free ModelPress software is a 3D model publishing and viewing system that solves the problems associated with distributing native format 3D CAD models over web technologies or networks to personnel that do not have access to the original files.
  • VBvisual.com
    Software plugins VB Exteriors 3D plants and textures optimized for a low data workload. Models and textures for various 3D platforms like 3D-STUDIO MAX/VIZ, AutoCAD, MicroStation can be previewed and purchased. Demo downloads available.
  • Easy Stereo
    Professional utility for creation of high-quality stereograms. Supports the following formats: 3D Studio 3DS, ASC; Quake MDL, MD2; BMP, PNG, JPEG; and AVI.
  • Rational Reducer
    A 3D-image file compression tool designed to help speed 3D rendering by reducing polygon count. Supports VRML, AutoCAD's DXF, and 3D Studios 3DS formats.
  • Blackbox
    OpenGL-based software that adds behaviour to 3D models and lets them exist outside of the 2D window.
  • ClothSim
    Software simulates whatever mass-spring system, cloths of any form, and volumetric structures. Includes download, screenshots, and product description.
  • QuadriSpace
    Develops, an easy to use authoring environment with a proprietary 3D rendering engine. The product provides the ability to deliver engaging presentations using existing 3D models and 2D drawings.
  • Psyc3D Online
    3d animation, videos, tutorials for Maya and 3d Studio Max, images, wallpapers and information for the 3d Artist.
  • Google SketchUp
    A 3D software tool that combines a tool-set with an intelligent drawing system. Enables to place models using real-world coordinates and share them with the world using the Google 3D Warehouse.
  • Carrara 5
    3D graphics applications for Macintosh and Windows, a complete, extensible solution for modeling, animation, rendering, and special effects.
  • K-3D
    A GPL'd 3D modelling and animation system with professional features including RenderMan support, unlimited undo/redo, scripting, and recordable interactive tutorials. [GNU/Linux/Win32]
  • Terrestris
    Generates terrain based on the musical output of an MP3 player. It translates the song into a 3D surface of a planet, cruise this terrain as the music plays. Written in OpenGL, so it renders smoothly and easily ported to any platform.

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  • 3D computer graphics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_computer_graphics
    Despite these differences, 3D computer graphics rely on many of the same ... In computer graphics software, the distinction between 2D and 3D is occasionally ...[2008/11/23]
  • Amazing 3D Graphics, Inc.
    URL : www.amazing3d.com
    Services include 3D modeling, animation, virtual reality, graphic design, and web page design.[2008/11/28]
  • 3D Graphics
    URL : www.fropki.com/3d-graphics-vf60.html
    3D Graphics : Ever Imagined the true power of Photoshop? ... Fropki.com " Images " Wallpapers " 3D Graphics. All times are UTC. Who is online ...[2008/11/21]
  • 3D computer graphics software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_computer_graphics_software
    3D computer graphics software refers to programs used to create 3D computer-generated imagery. ... 3ds Max is used in many industries that utilize 3D graphics. ...[2008/11/22]
  • 3D Graphics - 3D Modeling - Three-dimensional Graphics Design
    URL : graphicssoft.about.com/od/3dgraphics/3D_Graphics_and_3D_Modeling.htm
    Starting points for learning about 3D graphic design, 3D modeling, and three dimensional computer animation. ... and Shade, a 3D graphics toolkit for designers, ...[2008/11/11]
  • The Tutorials : 3D Graphics
    URL : www.the-tutorials.com/3d_graphics
    Tutorial Search Engine and Directory. Index of Learning ... 3D Graphics have total of 140 tutorials indexed. Last Tutorial Added: 15.09.08 ...[2008/11/21]
  • 3dcgi.com
    URL : www.3dcgi.com
    3D news and resource site that showcases new graphics technologies.[2008/11/26]
  • Infinitee 3D Art graphics Infinity Delaware Web design digital artist
    URL : www.infinitee-designs.com
    Galleries 3D computer graphics site Delaware Web design sci-fi fantasy Rock n Roll T-shirts free downloads digital 2D art tutorials artist Ralph Manis[2008/11/01]
  • Ethereal 3D - 3D Graphics and Animation
    URL : ethereal3d.com
    Make the visual power of 3D animation work for you. Free objects and tutorials are available. ... our online portfolio of sample 3D graphics and animation work. ...[2008/10/25]
  • Nexus3D
    URL : www.nexus3d.com
    Independent studio with a special focus on 3D graphics which develops a wide range of multimedia products.[2008/11/28]
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