Blender

By C.K. Sample, III

If you're interested in getting into 3D high end graphics, but the nosebleed prices of the software out there keeps getting in your way, why not go free with Blender? Blender is "the open source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback. . . . Available for Windows, Linux, Irix, Sun Solaris, FreeBSD or Mac OS X under the GNU Public License."

There was a new version released today, and there are flavors available for OS X 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4. Head over to the downloads page and grab your copy. Post links to your Blender-created stuff in the comments and we'll check it out. If you feel like supporting this open source project, you can invest in the 800 page manual.

Did I mention that it is free? 

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