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- Price: Free; Requires free registration
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Date added: August 29, 2007
- Total Downloads: 927,693
- Downloads last week: 11,853
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 257 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, you'll 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.
Version 1.7.1.9 adds compatibility for the 3D Bridge for Photoshop plugin.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.7.1.6 adds Carrara 6 Compatibility.
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User reviews of DAZ Studio 1.7.1.9
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 257 votes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7.1.9
Pros: Free!
Seems faster than Poser4. Theres OpenGL in Daz, not sure about Poser.
Interface is great for the TONS of settings.
Free figures are superb, digitized from living models.
Lots of free content.
Imports from lots of 3D formats including all Poser filetypes.
Exports to .obj for use with poseray, povray, etc.
Cons: Not a con, just a wish-list:
Export figure's skeleton to Poser, not just one big posed obj.
(but I think you can MAKE a skel from there.
Could use some controls for shaders.
Wish Daz had all of Posers export types.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7.1.9
"Excellent 3D Creation Program"
Pros: Once you mastered cameras, lights, and posing - your ready to create. Easy to use, good instructions and a lot of folks who use the program have developed informative tuts.
Cons: Not enough free items to load such as scenes, props, models.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7.1.9
"Wow! This is the best in freeware I've ever seen! Better than most $100.+stuff."
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: DAZ Studio 1.7.1.9
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