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  • SketchUp Make 2015

    (32-bit) 15.3.330

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    Windows

    Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software

    7
    7100 votes
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    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps
    • CONS: Lacks advanced features of major CAD apps, No export to CAD format in free version, Can't add text and images to designs in free version
  • SketchUp Pro 2015

    64-bit 15.3.331

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    Platform
    Windows

    Powerful, professional, yet accessible 3D modeling software

    5
    22 votes
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    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Integrated with Google Maps, Export to CAD format, Add text and graphics to designs, Upload your creations to Google Earth
    • CONS: Creating domed surfaces can be tricky, May lack some of the functionality of major CAD packages
  • Blender

    (32 bits) 2.66a

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    Windows
    Mac

    Truly amazing modeling, animation and rendering

    7
    491 votes
    • PROS: Incredible variety of features, Extensive online help, Non-overlapping interface
    • CONS: Aimed at advanced users, Sheer degree of variety is overwhelming
  • SketchUp Pro 2014

    14.1.1282

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    Platform
    Windows

    Powerful, professional, yet accessible 3D modeling software

    6
    43 votes
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    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Integrated with Google Maps, Export to CAD format, Add text and graphics to designs, Upload your creations to Google Earth
    • CONS: Creating domed surfaces can be tricky, May lack some of the functionality of major CAD packages
  • Autodesk Maya

    2017

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    Windows
    Mac

    Powerful 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution

    7
    542 votes
    • PROS: Industry standard 3D animation package, Many objects and animations, Open Python scripting language, Lots of video tutorials, 64 bit support
    • CONS: Very lengthy installation, Slow startup, Hard for beginners
  • Pokémon: Generations

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    Platform
    Windows

    Become a great Pokémon trainer

    7
    1650 votes
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    • PROS: Modeling of the Pokémon, Single and multiplayer game modes
    • CONS: Still incomplete, No help for understanding the combat system, You have to left click to shoot continuously, Not very fun
  • SketchUp Pro 2015

    32-bit 15.3.330

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    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Powerful, professional, yet accessible 3D modeling software

    7
    689 votes
    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps, Export to CAD format, Add text and graphics to designs
    • CONS: Creating domed surfaces can be tricky, May lack some of the functionality of major CAD packages
  • SketchUp Make 2015

    (64­-bit) 15.3.331

    License
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    Platform
    Windows

    Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software

    7
    80 votes
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    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps
    • CONS: Lacks advanced features of major CAD apps, No export to CAD format in free version, Can't add text and images to designs in free version
  • SketchUp

    Trial 15.3.329

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    Platform
    Mac

    Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software

    6
    596 votes
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    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps
    • CONS: Lacks advanced features of major CAD apps, No export to CAD format in free version
  • Sculptris

    1.02

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    Platform
    Windows

    Impressive free 3D modeling software

    6
    146 votes
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    • PROS: Easy to pick up, No installation, Lightweight
    • CONS: Little help, Non standard interface
  • SketchUp Make 2015

    15.3.329

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Mac

    Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software

    8
    7 votes
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    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps
    • CONS: Lacks advanced features of major CAD apps, No export to CAD format in free version, Can't add text and images to designs in free version
  • Anim8or

    b 0.95

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    Platform
    Windows

    Free modeling and 3D animation software

    6
    102 votes
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    • PROS: Introduces 3D graphics, No install required
    • CONS: No light sources available, Difficult to navigate, No help file
  • modo

    601

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    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    An extremely powerful 3D animation tool

    7
    100 votes
    • PROS: Speedy rendering engine, Character animation, Bullet physics, Pixar subdivision modeling improves efficiency, Easy manipulation of volumetric ojects
    • CONS: Steep learning curve
  • Blender Portable

    2.60a

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    Platform
    Windows

    Truly amazing modeling, animation and rendering

    6
    22 votes
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    • PROS: Incredible variety of features, Extensive online help, Non-overlapping interface,
    • CONS: Aimed at advanced users, Sheer degree of variety is overwhelming
  • Quantum of Solace

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    Platform
    Windows

    New Bond demo is no Goldeneye

    7
    137 votes
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    • PROS: Realistic character modeling for Bond, Play action scenes from two Bond movies
    • CONS: Clunky, tacked-on 3PS elements, Poor graphics, Bad implementation of COD4 engine, Too short

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