Sharp Construct

SharpConstruct is an OpenGL graphics application that supports real-time sculpting of polygon meshes. The process is similar to painting on a canvas in a traditional 2D image program, but with an added dimension.

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SharpConstruct is an OpenGL graphics application that supports realtime sculpting of polygon meshes. The process is similar to painting on a canvas in a traditional 2D image program, but with an added dimension. Depth is simply brushed onto the model, offering an easy way to create highly detailed meshes.

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The Best 35 Sharp Construct Alternatives

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Blender

Blender is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.

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MakeHuman

MakeHuman is a free, open source, interactive modeling tool for creating custom 3D human characters.

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ZBrush

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MODO

MODO is a fully featured 3D content creation application, famous primarily for it's modelling capabilities, MODO also offers a fast renderer, sculpting, painting, dynamics and animation tools.

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Sketchfab

Sketchfab is the first web service to publish interactive 3D content online in real-time without plugins. Every new format has its global platform: videos have Youtube, photos have flickr, sounds have Soundcloud...

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Autodesk Mudbox

Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software offers 3D modeling professionals the ability to quickly and easily create highly detailed organic and inorganic 3D assets.

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Cheetah3D is a computer graphics program for 3D modelling, animation and rendering. It is written in Cocoa for MacOS. The program is aimed at beginning and amateur 3D artists.

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meshmixer

meshmixer is an experimental 3D modeling tool for making 3D mashups without too much hassle. The goal of meshmixer is to make it easy to compose new 3D models from existing meshes.

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ShapeShop

ShapeShop is a new 3D modeling and design tool with a fun, easy-to-learn interface.

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Structure Synth

Structure Synth is a cross-platform application for generating 3D structures by specifying a design grammar. Even simple systems may generate surprising and complex structures.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

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3D Model Maker

3D Model Maker lets you create virtual 3D models in your computer. You can create anything your imagination can think of. (Not limited to simple cubes or blocks like some apps!) It uses meshes of polygons just like they used in Toy Story.

Commercial Windows Android Android Tablet iPad Windows Phone
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Created a 3D model from photos with two standard front and side view of a head, the user has to various reference points and contours for the face, nose, ears, etc.

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Free for a limited time! With Autodesk® 123D™ Sculpt you can sculpt and paint interesting and realistic 3D shapes. It’s easy to get started. Choose a shape...

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Bforartists

Bforartists is a fork of Blender. It comes with the same features, but with an improved UI and usability.

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Swift 3D

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LipService w/LBrush for Maya

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Sharp Construct

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The Best 35 Sharp Construct Alternatives

Blender

MakeHuman

ZBrush

3D-Coat

MODO

Sketchfab

Autodesk Mudbox

Cheetah3D

meshmixer

ShapeShop

Structure Synth

3D Model Maker

3D Faceworx

123D Sculpt

Bforartists

Swift 3D

LipService w/LBrush for Maya

Awakening

Sunny 3D

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