Truespace3

[Josh]

Okay, well since I am a member at Atari forums, some people told me about some software that let's you create 3D creations. So I said "Hey, I think I'll give this a shot!"

Unfortunately, it ran once, crashed and never ran again until today I got lucky. I accidentally clicked the wrong icon in quick launch and up it popped.. So I figured I would make an object that I could import into RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 so I tried and failed and made something a bit more easy for a demonstration.

[img]http://www.killanet.net/uploads/LightHouse.jpg[/img]


I attempted to make a light house, all this is just cylinders put together and texters put on them to create the "lighthouse" appearence. This is my 2nd try at working with this and it is pretty simple to use. Once you learn how to move frames, it's 100% easy. There's a lot of tutorials for this program too. I haven't followed any yet but plan on it by tomorrow.

This comes straight from the website of where I downloaded this. It says:

[ [url=\"http://www.caligari.com/products/truespace/ts3/\"]Site[/url] ]
[quote name=\'trueSpace3 WebSite\']trueSpace3 is a 3D authoring tool which Computer Graphics Magazine described as: "a remarkable program that stands out for its modeless interface and price-performance accomplishments....there's no question that at a suggested retail price of $795, this program delivers value that is tough to beat." Now you can have this remarkable 3D authoring tool for free!


[b]Modeling
  * Collision Detection[/b]
trueSpace3 uses accurate real time collision detection to position objects easily and precisely, even in perspective space. Use the Magnetic tool to combine objects just by colliding and sliding along surfaces. Or simply roll an object along any surface without losing contact. That’s total control.


[b]  * Live Skin[/b]
Organic modeling is taken to an all time high. Real time metaballs allow you to see the skin of an organic animal deform in real time as you move any metaball particle around. With Live Skin you get realistic natural objects faster than ever before.


[b]  * PlastiForm[/b]
Until now, particles have been for animation only. PlastiForm gives you a ‘hot’ engraving tool to generate new surface particles. This tool pushes surfaces and forces them to expand and deform, conforming to the tool's shape. This is modeling taken to the next level.


[b]Animation[/b]
Animation is more interactive then ever before with seamlessly integrated Key-Framing, Collision Detection, Dynamics, Inverse Kinematics, and Metaballs. Animation to the limits of your imagination. And beyond.



[b]Physics[/b]
Give objects properties of real materials like wood or rubber with weight, elasticity, torque and velocity. Apply gravity, wind and other forces. Then just click ‘Play’ to see objects fall with gravity, slow down from atmospheric density and collide with each other. You can animate a leaf dancing in the wind simply by dropping it.


[b]Inverse Kinematics[/b]
Manipulate a figure simply by shaking its hand. Or animate walking by key-framing the figure's footsteps. Inverse Kinematics is integrated with Dynamics -- including degrees of stiffness for each joint. Animate complex behavior with global actions, so you don’t have to manually manipulate each individual object. Create and edit joints with direct manipulation – without opening one dialog box!


[b]Rendering
  * 3D Paint[/b]
Paint textures or bumps directly on objects in 3D. You won’t have to spend hundreds on a separate 3D paint package, and you won’t have the hassle of switching between two separate programs – it’s all in the same workspace with trueSpace3!


[b]  * Direct 3D Support[/b]
Manipulate solid objects including lights and textures using software or hardware acceleration. All in real time. The direct manipulation design of trueSpace3 accelerates all aspects of your work.


[b]trueSpace3 works like you work[/b]
[b]  * Constant Frame Rate[/b]
Constant Frame Rate maintains smooth motion in editing or navigation, regardless of the scene’s complexity. Your interaction with your work never gets interrupted.


[b]  * 3D Plug-Ins[/b]
trueSpace3 can grow according to your needs. trueSpace3 uses 32bit Adobe compatible plug-ins and includes free 3D eXtensions like Particle Fountain, Primitives Plus, and TrueView. And new trueSpace3 plug-ins are on their way for even more specialized effects.


[b]  * 3D Guides[/b]
Tool Guides explain each trueSpace3 tool just by clicking. You’ll get a full 3D simulation tutorial. Task oriented tutorials teach you how to build a building, spaceship or realistic animal. So you’ll be productive. Right now.


[b]  * Universal Authoring[/b]
Output to any medium, including Paper, Film, Video, AVI, HTML, or VRML without the need for translation filters. You won’t need to use external applications. You get an abundance of tools and the ability to publish in multiple media, all in the same workspace.


[b]  * 3D Sound[/b]
Attach audio to any 3D object with true positional 3D sound, attenuation and Doppler effect. trueSpace3 creates more realistic environments with navigation by sound, making your world a more sensory experience.


[b]The Web[/b]
trueSpace3 seamlessly integrates Web functionality. You avoid programming, using friendly modeling and animation tools to create complex 3D Graphics, VRML objects and fully animated worlds.

[b]  * Integrated VRML 1.0 Browser with Publishing[/b]
Navigate to any VRML site, 1.0 edit, and save the changes with one button push using the Publish feature. All without leaving trueSpace3.


[b]  * In-lining, LOD and Polygon Reduction[/b]
Download only visible portions of VRML sites, and display objects with detail based on the distance from the viewer. Create several levels of detail for any object with the touch o f a button. So even large worlds will navigate smoothly.[/quote]

Now I normally don't post new software, but this is a MUST HAVE for you people wanting 3D software that costs nothing. I reccamend this 100% to anyone of you. It's really easy, and fun to work with. Did I mention you can save as .avi for your animations? I think this program is very neat..

[url=\"http://www.caligari.com/products/truespace/ts3/\"] trueSpace3 Site [/url]
[url=\"http://forms.caligari.com/forms/ts3all_free.html\"] Download Link (Must Fill Form Out)[/url]

~Josh

[Vercz]

[color=\"green\"]ok i got it...downloaded, almost installed...and it wants a serial key...and i checked and re-checked the site, no key...uhm, and it wont finish the install without the key /shocking.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'(ack)\' />


Oh...hum...it turned up in my email... NeverMind :$


hmm..playing...3d paint is a btch to do...you have to paint each polygon >.< [/color]

[Josh]

*smacks vercz* Well duh! Didn't you read anything it had to say? /dry.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'<_<\' /> heh lol

Any reviews would be appreciated lol; No body believes it could be "That good of software" /bigwink.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\';)\' />

[Marko]

yes i've had a bit of a play with it, its not really as impressive as the $1000 + programs but its for beginers and "you cant get a better price" which makes it pretty cool.

I might have a proper play with it later but right now i'm kinda getting the hang of 3ds max. /shades.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'B)\' />

[to@ds]

One of my friends at college used true space for his first modeling package and he made some good stuff with it.

I think there is also another free one called Milkshape. Im not 100% sure that its free, but its worth a look