3D Rendering software ...

[Izobalax]

Hi all,

In my graphics work I use primarily GIMP with the ocassional help of Inkscape when I need to do complicated vectors. But I'm wondering ... can anyone recommend me a decent 3D rendering program, for creating abstract 3D renders and similar? Something like Chaoscope would be great, but that's Windows only.

Thanks in advance.

/izo

[DirtDawg]

Blender

[ComplexNumber]

k3d. click. k3d also comes with a tutorial. and contrary to the fact that it begins with k, it is, in fact, written in gtk2 .

[mrunion]

Blender. Nuf Said. http://www.blender3d.org

[Izobalax]

Thanks a lot guys. I may give Blender a go. Is it on Synaptic at all?

/izo

[Nano Geek]

It is:

sudo apt-get install blender

[DirtDawg]

and contrary to the fact that it begins with k, it is, in fact, written in gtk2 .

Strange decision on their part. I avoid anything that starts with "K" like the plague as I don't want the bloat (but I like KDE just fine, thankyouverymuch). GTK apps, on the other hand, I go out of my way to find as they run like greased lightning. Why not 'G3d' instead.

Anyways, thanks for the link.

EDIT: Izobalax, you may also want to know that k3d, too, is available in the repositories. I've never tried it, but ComplexNumber's opinion is a good one to go on. Give it a try if you find Blender's interface daunting. If you do, please let us know how it is.

[ComplexNumber]

Strange decision on their part. I avoid anything that starts with "K" like the plague as I don't want the bloat (but I like KDE just fine, thankyouverymuch). GTK apps, on the other hand, I go out of my way to find as they run like greased lightning. Why not 'G3d' instead.

Anyways, thanks for the link.

EDIT: Izobalax, you may also want to know that k3d, too, is available in the repositories. I've never tried it, but ComplexNumber's opinion is a good one to go on. Give it a try if you find Blender's interface daunting. If you do, please let us know how it is.

yeah, i know. its like kino, though....begins with a k but built using gtk2.
i'm not too sure what the k stands for in k-3d. i've just had a look on the home page, and i found this:

The name begins with K but it's not a KDE app ?!?

There's been a lot of fuss with this topic. The application's original name was Equus-3D, later changed by Tim to K-3D because the meaning of Equus was lost on too many people, and he was feeling particulary un-creative that day. At that time, Tim was unaware of the existence of the KDE project. As it happens the K in KDE may either stand for 'Kool' or nothing, as you wish! The K in K-3D means nothing. Manuel Bastioni has proposed Kinka, which stands for K-3D Is Not a KDE Application. On his more stubborn days, Tim has been known to blurt out that the KDE project doesn't have a patent on names beginning with K.

http://www.k-3d.org/wiki/FAQ#What_is_K-3D_.3F

if you read earlier on in the FAQ, it mentions that it started on the amiga.

[IYY]

Blender is the best. I've also used a program called 'Art of Illusion'.

[roh8880]

Blender, wings3d, and the like don't seem to want to run on my system. I try to click on them once installed, but nothing happens. I really want blender to work for me, any suggestions?