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- Price: Free; Requires free registration
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: July 27, 2007
- Total Downloads: 927,693
- Downloads last week: 11,853
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 255 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
From the makers of the popular scene rendering program Bryce comes DAZ Studio, a powerful freeware 3D modeling and CAD program that looks great, but is a resource hog and can be sluggish for the average user.
The publisher recommends at least 256MB of RAM, but we found that to be wishful thinking. The program runs choppily on anything less than 1GB, although some of the more complex rendering was processed more slowly than others. It also requires an OpenGL compatible graphics card with at least 128MB of RAM onboard, so machines built before 2003 will certainly struggle. This isn't unusual for this kind of program, though.
DAZ offers up a wide array of built-in models and tools and for creating, animating, and recording life-like scenes. Users can purchase additional models through the publisher's Web site. Free tutorials on the site take a bit of the edge off the learning curve, although it's still steep. The feature set is nothing short of incredible: You can take a model, manipulate it, add detail and texture, have it interact with other models, and manage your art files. The tool panels on the left and right navigation bars can be hidden, to maximize screen space, and all the tools have mouse-over labels to help newbies learn what's what. There are also components for easy export to other programs like Photoshop.
According to the publisher, the program is compatible with Windows Vista, however, we were unable to install it on our Enterprise edition. Also, all users must register on the publisher's Web site to get the free serial number for the program.
Publisher's description
From DAZ 3D :DAZ Studio is a feature rich 3D figure posing and animation tool that enables users of any skill level to easily create stunning digital imagery. Whether youre a 3D newbie or an avid 3D artist, youll find DAZ Studio is the perfect tool for designing unique digital art and animation with virtual people, animals, props, vehicles, backgrounds and more. Experience total creative freedom with DAZ Studio and express yourself in 3D like never before.
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User reviews of DAZ Studio 1.7
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 255 votes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7
"A fantastic alternative to the expensive Poser 3D Character Modeling program!"
Pros: For a free application, DAZ Studio is full of 3D figure modeling features. This program provides novices and hobbyists with the tools to create beautiful computer images. Since many Poser Web sites provide free models, no expense is needed to explore the creation of 3D images. The figures can be posed and altered in many ways. Each new DAZ Studio release comes closer to being a good alternative to the Poser application.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7
Pros: Great software, easy to use, and, best of all, FREE!
There's enough freebies on the site to get you started, and plenty more in the forum's Freepozitory to make some pretty nice stuff. 'Course, after you've got a taste for it, you'll almost undoubtedly be frequenting the store!
Cons: None that I can think of.
Wait, no, in the new version, for some reason you can't seem to leave things in "Ascending" (alphabetical) order; it keeps switching back to no order. But that's not really a major complaint, just slightly annoying.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7
Pros: I thought 1.5 was great but this new version is even better...kudos to the daz team!
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7
"They give away what others charge for."
Pros: This incredible program allows you to make your own 3d animations and is perfect for making Myst like games. The fact that it is free is unbelievable but these guys give away software that is better than what others pay for.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7
"It's amazing! better than others!"
Pros: Simple, interative, many options(a lot), easy to work. intuitive e integrate with others of tthe group, whow bryce.
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