Commercial 3D Software
- Poser
A 3D CGI rendering and animation software program optimized for models that depict the human figure in three-dimensional form, mostly used to pose and animate the figures in a similar way as a mannequin. The program has become very popular due to its ease of use, which allows beginners to produce basic animations and digital images, and the extensive availability of third-party digital models. - Bryce
A 3D modeling, rendering and animation program specializing in fractal landscapes. - SketchUp
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architectural, civil, and mechanical engineers as well as filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It is designed to be easier to use than other 3D CAD programs - Maya
Maya is a 3D computer graphics software for Linux, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows developed by Autodesk, Inc, used to generate visual assets, usually 3d, for use in film, television, game development and architecture. - Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is a modeling, animation and rendering package. It is noted for its flexible interface and ease of use. It is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modeling, animating, lighting, texturing and rendering. - Carrara
Carrara is a general purpose 3D figure posing, modeling, landscape design, rigid and soft-body dynamics, animation and rendering all within a single application at an affordable price. Carrara is now owned and developed by DAZ 3D. - 3ds Maz
Autodesk 3ds Max, formerly 3D Studio MAX, is a modeling, animation and rendering package. It has modeling capabilities, a flexible plugin architecture and is able to be used on the Microsoft Windows platform. It's frequently used by video game developers, TV commercial studios and architectural visualization studios. It is also used for movie effects and movie pre-visualization. - AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a CAD (Computer Aided Design or Computer Aided Drafting) software application for 2D and 3D design and drafting.
Free 3D Software
- Blender
A free 3D graphics application that can be used for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, water and smoke simulations, skinning, animating, rendering, particle and other simulations, non-linear editing, compositing, and creating interactive 3D applications, including video games, animated film, or visual effects.
3D Communities
- Blender Artists
BlenderArtists.org is the most popular community site dedicated to the free, open-source 3D animation program Blender. On the site, users of the program can discuss their artwork, ask questions and find resources such as textures and tutorials.
3D Tutorials
- CG Society Tutorials
Gathered here are artist's views of how they construct their creations. Hear from the new kids, the industry experts and your elders. - Poser Tutorials
Learn all about how to use Poser—from basic useage tips to expert techniques.
Online 3D Magazines
- IT'S ART
Digital art, animation, 3D, 2D, Video, Games, Software and more.
Irish 3D Artists and Studios
- Narfnarf.com
Fran Power of Narfnarf Animation - Blog, portfolio and showreels.