Diadem Graphics

So what happens if you want to do more with 3D models than Anim8tor allows but you still don't want to drop the big bucks? Luckily, there is another free program that approaches professional quality. This is the open source Blender. Blender has almost everything found in top-line software like 3D Studio or Maya. Check out this site for charts comparing all the big 3D programs to see what I mean. Blender can run on all major operating systems. I suppose I could talk more about this program, but that would just mimic what is on blender.org. Check out this site to not only download the software but also access the many tutorials and galleries that illustrate what Blender is capable of. One note on Blender: its user interface is somewhat hard to use when compared to other programs. Unless you're a real pro, expect to spend a significant amount of time learning the ropes.