- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: October 28, 2008
- Total Downloads: 927,693
- Downloads last week: 11,853
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 254 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 2.3.3.89 includes many bug fixes for crashes and also enables Figure Setup; fixes to the PowerLoader scripts enable PowerLoader to work with Michael 4.
What's new in this version:
Version 2.3.3.89 includes many bug fixes for crashes and also enables Figure Setup; fixes to the PowerLoader scripts enable PowerLoader to work with Michael 4.
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User reviews of DAZ Studio 2.3.3.89
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 254 votes
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Version: DAZ Studio 2.3.3.89
Pros: works lots of free content
Cons: no material room ala poser
Summary: worth trying and some use it all together.
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Version: DAZ Studio 2.3.3.89
Pros: Free! Easy to use. Old Bat friendly. Just 'tweaky' enough to keep me from getting bored. I've been messing around with D|S since 2004 and things just keep getting better and better.
Cons: Poser exclusive items don't always render like the thumbnails imply. I think this has something to do with how D|S reads the shaders or something. Furry things are NOT furry and water doesn't look right. Could be me, however. ::chuckles::
Summary: It's easy for me to use. I can quite honestly say that the only thing I DON'T like about it has nothing at all to do with the program but the fact that there aren't enough hours in a day for me to truly have fun with it. ::grins::
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Version: DAZ Studio 2.3.3.89
Pros: Stability fixes make this easier to learn, easier to use.
Cons: Only that it takes more of my time that it ought to.
Summary: Worth the time, and you can't beat the price.
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Version: DAZ Studio 2.3.3.89
"User friendly with ver good results"
Pros: Easy learning
Cons: Haven't found anything so far
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Version: DAZ Studio 2.3.3.89
Pros: It has tons of features.
Cons: no any problem
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