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Description
Bforartists is a comprehensive, free, and open-source 3D software suite designed for creating 3D content. It provides a complete pipeline for generating game graphics, pre-rendered films, and still images, encompassing all stages from modeling and sculpting to texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, and post-processing. The name Bforartists emphasizes a focus on artists, reminding developers to prioritize user experience over programmer convenience. This software is a fork of the widely-used open-source 3D platform Blender, crafted by a group of 3D enthusiasts with the aim of enhancing its functionality. The main objective of the Bforartists project is to offer an improved graphical user interface and enhanced usability, shifting from a hotkey-driven approach to a more intuitive and user-friendly design. Bforartists maintains full compatibility with Blender files and add-ons, ensuring that every feature available in Blender is also accessible in Bforartists. Furthermore, the toolset remains consistent with Blender's, and the software is regularly updated to align with the latest Blender version, providing users with the most contemporary tools available. This commitment to user experience makes Bforartists a valuable option for both novice and experienced artists alike.
Description
Horde3D is a compact open-source 3D rendering engine designed to deliver impressive visual effects characteristic of next-generation gaming while maintaining a lightweight and clean conceptual framework. Its user-friendly interface can be utilized through nearly any programming language, making it especially adept at rendering extensive crowds of animated figures with high-quality graphics. The engine's complete scene graph and animation systems are tailored specifically for this purpose, ensuring efficiency in performance. To minimize call overhead, Horde3D focuses on maintaining smaller node hierarchies and leverages cached data to enhance the speed of animations. Additionally, the geometry is fine-tuned for optimal cache effectiveness, allowing for multiple levels of detail in models. It also supports vertex skinning and implements deferred shading techniques, which help decrease the number of draw calls in scenes that feature numerous light sources. Overall, Horde3D stands out as a versatile tool for developers seeking to push the boundaries of visual fidelity in their projects.
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bforartists
Founded
2015
Website
www.bforartists.de/
Vendor Details
Company Name
The Horde3D Team
Country
Germany
Website
www.horde3d.org
Product Features
3D Modeling
2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation
Game Development
2D
3D
Analytics
Animation
Asset Management
Drag & Drop
IT Asset Management
Network Management
Physics
Player Management
Prototyping
Virtual Reality
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