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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi Kathryn, there are 'cheap' even free 3D
software - Truespace 3.0 is free, but not the easiest interface to use, Realsoft
and Blender were other giveaways. Pose 3 was also a give away some time ago
but this is a character modelling tool. Maya PLE is free, but I believe there is
a watermark left on the render, some of the other high-end 3d packages also have
introductory - entry level versions. GMax is Discreets 3d Maxs' version for
creating game levels. These are all product promotions but I am sure a room-full
for learning purposes would not upset the publishers - free advertising I would
imagine.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We teach 3D MAx at year 10 which "awesome", "cool"
etc. etc. and some the kids have asked the same question as yours. I have given
them copies of some of these free applications. I can send you a CD if you
like.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>BTW hope 3D is in the next revised VET MM course -
it was popular in the competency based course, shame it was dropped in
the Training Package.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Glenn Drew</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=klocke@stcatherines.net.au
href="mailto:klocke@stcatherines.net.au">Kathryn Locke</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=vet-mm@edulists.com.au
href="mailto:vet-mm@edulists.com.au">vet-mm@edulists.com.au</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 08, 2005 3:48
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [vet-mm] 3D imaging
software</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hi all,
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am just wondering if anyone
could recommend a budget priced 3D imaging software for use in school? I am
currently using Lightwave but for school use I need to find a very cheap
option. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks in
advance<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Kathryn
Locke</SPAN></FONT></st1:PersonName><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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