Name/Type |
Blender |
3D Creation |
Site/Creator |
http://www.blender.org/ |
Blender.org |
Download |
Click here to download |
Information |
Blender is an open source (formerly a commercial package) 3D creation suite. You can create both static and animated 3D characters and worlds. Note: this is a complex piece of software that will take time to learn. Check out the website to see what amazing things can be created using this free software. |
Ade's Comments: |
I haven't used it much - had a quick look round and did a tutorial. It is an impressive piece of software. Check the blender website for some of the wonderous animations that have been created with it my many clever souls! |
Date Added: |
28/10/2009 |
db id: 27 |
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Name/Type |
FairUse Wizard 2 |
DVD to AVI |
Site/Creator |
http://fairusewizard.com/lang_en/fairuse_wizard_dvd_divx_xvid_backup_tool_light_edition.html |
FairUse |
Download |
Click here to download |
Information |
Convert your DVD's to Divx/Xvid quickly and easily to store either on a DVD (backup of your original movie - can be played on PC's and some DVD players) or on your media player. |
Ade's Comments: |
FairUse rips your DVD (you need the original disc) and converts it into a smaller file (about 700MB from 4-9GB). Ideal for putting on your handheld media player or on your media centre pc. Quick and easy wizard format makes it simple to use. The free (lite) version doesn't have all the functionality and control of the paid for version, but still does a great job! |
Date Added: |
02/04/2009 |
db id: 23 |
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Name/Type |
Google Sketchup |
3D Artwork |
Site/Creator |
http://sketchup.google.com/ |
Google |
Download |
Click here to download |
Information |
Google Sketchup is a powerful 3D modelling tool. It is very quick to pick up and use. The online video tutorials are excellent and get you started really quickly. You'll be creating some amazing 3D images in no time. There is also the facility to creat animations of your models - you can also import objects that other people have created, or that you have created previously. |
Ade's Comments: |
Good fun to use. I have created a few models for use with some website work (see my artwork page). The intuitive interface and simple controls make this a joy to use for all ages. You can create objects to exact sizes in the design areas. |
Date Added: |
02/04/2009 |
db id: 24 |
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Name/Type |
Wax |
Video Editing |
Site/Creator |
http://www.debugmode.com/wax/ |
DebugMode |
Download |
Click here to download |
Information |
Wax is a high performance and flexible video compositing and special effects software. The idea for Wax is to be very general purpose and flexible in video compositing and effects, so that you can compose your dream video sequence with ease everytime.
Wax can create 2D & 3D special effects and can work in two modes - as a standalone application which would appeal for home users/beginners, and as a "plug-in" to video editors/NLEs which would be more useful for professional editors. Currently Wax can work as a plug-in with Sony Vegas®, Pure Motion EditStudio and Adobe Premiere® and work for integrating with various other NLEs is in progress. |
Ade's Comments: |
Wax is a fantatic video editing software. I do quite a bit of video editing myself, and I use MAGIX, which is a commercial (paid for) package. Wax however is completely free, with a vast amount of visual effects, transitions and title options. It doesn't offer DVD creation/burning options, but can certainly help your next YouTube production look stunning. |
Date Added: |
01/04/2009 |
db id: 22 |
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Name/Type |
Inkscape |
Art & Photo |
Site/Creator |
http://www.inkscape.org |
Inkscape |
Download |
Click here to download |
Information |
Open Source vector graphic creator/editing tool with features similar to Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw |
Ade's Comments: |
I've not used this software, although I have heard it is very good! |
Date Added: |
01/02/2009 |
db id: 9 |
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Name/Type |
Paint.Net |
Art & Photo |
Site/Creator |
http://www.getpaint.net/ |
Rick Brewster |
Download |
Click here to download |
Information |
Paint.net is a image and photo editing software. It has a huge amount of functionality and tools to choose from - alllowing you to create some highly impressive results. |
Ade's Comments: |
This software is similar in many ways to the commercial packages Adobe Photoshop and Painshop Pro. These package come with a price tag though - especially Photoshop which is nearly £500. A good way to get into using layers with you images. |
Date Added: |
30/01/2009 |
db id: 6 |
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Name/Type |
Google Picasa |
Art & Photo |
Site/Creator |
http://picasa.google.com/ |
Google |
Download |
Click here to download |
Information |
A photo editor with many features. You can edit your photos (crop, rotate, remove red eye etc), you can also manage your photo albums and transform your photos into slide shows. Easy to use! |
Ade's Comments: |
Easy and simple photo editing tool. |
Date Added: |
29/01/2009 |
db id: 3 |
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