Misc 3D Resources

Links to miscellaneous 3D sites that are not specifically geared towards one type of software, helpful software (like online magazines or 3D format converters), you know, stuff for any artist.

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• Bakhter.com - the information resource for 3d software, 2d software, web software, authoring tools, ink & paint software, sound software, and shopping stores
• Bourke's Listing of 3D Formats
• Bourke's Simulating Depth of Field Blurring using standard rendering packages
• Bourke's Generating Hiddenline (wireframe) Images with Rendering Software
• Bourke's Antialiasing and Raytracing (an explanation)
• Search Engines -
  • 3DUp
• Articles -
  • The Digital Novice 3D Primer - 3D imagery in a nutshell
• Mailing Lists -
  • Graphics Extreme Workshop -
    • A web-browsable mail list that is open to anyone interested in 2D or 3D computer graphics, regardless of experience or specific software. Share tips and tricks, images, tutorials and more
  • All3D List @ Topica - This list is to discuss all matters related to 3D art making
• 3D Forums & Messageboards -
  • 3D Commune
  • 3D World Magazine
  • Computer Arts Magazine
  • In Depth Discussions
  • Renderosity
  • The Digital Connection
    • Forum home of the Houston Area Poser/Bryce User Group
  • Dreamworksland - in German and English
• 3D Software - moved to Other Modeling Software page
• DEM Resources -
  • Up All Nite - link page
• Tutorials -
  • WebReference - 3D animation, modeling & VRML
  • Web Resources Compiled for Terrrain Modeling
• UV Mappers -
  • UVMapper - Steve Cox
  • Super Mapper - Clive Pygott
  • UV Edit
  • Map Magic - Roy Riggs

• Converters -
  • 3D Exploration -
    • Discover Edition - viewer; doesn't convert between file formats
    • Enterprise Edition - converts between file formats
  • Crossroads - 3D format converter - freeware
  • OBJ Converter - Pangea Software - freeware

• Websites -
  • 3D Construction -  convert photos to 3d
  • 3D Point - Render for your pleasure
  • Computer Graphics - Intergraph Corporation (based in my hometown of Huntsville, AL)
• Online & Printed Magazines -
  • 3D Artist -
    • covers a wide variety of 3D programs
    • order back issues for $6 each
  • 3D Magazine
  • 3D World
  • Computer Artist
• Galleries & Resources -
  • 3D Gate
  • StormVision - The home for 3D enthusiasts
  • Home of 3D - in German
    • Bryce, Lightwave & Cinema 4D
    • Forum
  • 3D Artist - Your 3D Art Source on the Web
    • Artist Listing
  • Lannie's 3D Model World
  • Digital Blasphemy
  • Digital XChange - Dutch digital artists exchanging digital scenes
  • Bullzeye Productions - guest gallery
• Contests, competitions & such -
  • Internet Ray Tracing Competition
  • TAACCL Science & Technology Digital Art Contest -
    • Held yearly with submissions due mid-July
    • Headquarters are directly across the street from Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, one block from the building I currently work in (until October 2001 that is)
    • Very active and respected in the Houston area
• Link pages - 
  • 3D Point
  • 3D Cafe - links to 3D websites/artists
  • 3D Cafe - CAD Resources
  • Bakhter.com - the information resource for 3d software, 2d software, web software, authoring tools, ink & paint software, sound software, and shopping stores
  • Directory 3D -
    • submit your site in a variety of 3D categories
    • also has a banner exchange program
• Wallpaper sites -
  • Aleksantra's Planet - 3D Wallpaper
  • Railz - free wallpaper & user galleries

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