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Title: Raytrace software? For (micro)stock...
Post by: bjorn on May 24, 2008, 11:20

Hi,

What 3d raytrace software is used for generating stock images?  ???
I want to give it a try (used autocad/inventor at work), but don't want to start with buying a $$$ 3d software package  :(. And perhaps something more image related (iso technical)
Is there something free or cheap around that generates good enough quality for the stock sites?


Thanks,
Bjorn

Title: Re: Raytrace software? For (micro)stock...
Post by: Leo Blanchette on May 24, 2008, 11:25

www.blender.org

Download above first...

www.yafray.org

Then get this.

Its awesome!

Title: Re: Raytrace software? For (micro)stock...
Post by: bjorn on May 24, 2008, 11:30

thanks!

what about PovRay?
http://www.povray.org/

found this image on IS (made by povray)
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/style_and_design/illustrations/3d_renderings/95164_tulips.php?id=95164

The tulips looks a bit plastic still, but sold 100x...

Title: Re: Raytrace software? For (micro)stock...
Post by: Leo Blanchette on May 24, 2008, 15:07

I've never heard of that one. Can it be used in conjunction with any 3d package? Yafray is pretty good all the way around though.

Title: Re: Raytrace software? For (micro)stock...
Post by: bjorn on May 25, 2008, 06:21

About PovRay....

have a look at this:
http://hof.povray.org/

I love Gilles winning image:
http://www.oyonale.com/image.php?code=464

Title: Re: Raytrace software? For (micro)stock...
Post by: araminta on May 25, 2008, 18:25

POV-Ray is an old classic!!

But not for the faint of heart  ;D