3DVirtual Figure Drawing Studio (Female) for Windows

User Reviews

• Easier to just find picture references on google.

  shiliciousMarch 23, 2011

  Pros

  Can rotate completely

  Cons

  The entire screen is too small, so I can't read anything. The poses aren't as diverse as I was hoping.

  Summary

  Uninstalled after 10 minutes. Might work for you, but was a waste of time for me. Great idea, poor execution.

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• fun fun fun

  donaldleemoyerSeptember 22, 2010

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  fun fun fun

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  lots of work

  Summary

  cool

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• Very good for begginners.

  wrongleverSeptember 17, 2007

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  There are very few choices for figure drawing software. Poser figure artist is fine but it is very fussy about the graphics board that you have. It won't work on most computers. This software is great way to practice. Of course it isn't a subsititute for figure drawing classes. I don't think it is meant to be.

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• Just a hastle

  v4562sSeptember 21, 2006

  Pros

  Can rotate around the model, has a good skeletal form and graph.

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  I'm really disappointed. When I first saw the program I thought "That would be great!", becuase I live in a small area with no life-models. So I downloaded the VFDS (Female). <p>I'd like to buy it - but I can't use PayPal or my e-mail account. <p>I'd like to ask questions, but there are no forums! <p>The 2-d sketched outline doesn't work (I've only gotten it to work once, the rest of the time it just changes the figure to a silhouette), if it's running in the background and you click on something the perspective view moves, the free orbit light is hard to manouvre... and still! I would have bought it! But now I can't do that either! <p>It's a good idea, but it really needs some work and a larger help file. There's pretty much NOTHING in the help file to turn to if you have problems.

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• nag screen on demo is a pain

  ajchgoDecember 4, 2005

  Pros

  good idea, needs work.

  Cons

  nag screen comes up too often. not many options.

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• Useful software!

  nailujJuly 2, 2005

  Pros

  If you hate the wooden posing dummy, this is for you!

  Cons

  Limitation, can't be posed. But for that price, I am not complaining.

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• USELESS

  January 9, 2005

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  'useless' - one word is enough to describe this . I don't found any options to modify those models. not a good software.

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• August 12, 2004

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  This is a cool program, considering that it is free! If you need to practice basic figure construction, give it a try. There are however,some very odd looking, even detached limbs and joints. Also, the figures lack muscle detail and stress.

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• Not a substitute for figure drawing BUT...

  April 2, 2004

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  Virtual Figure Drawing Studio(VFDS) is not a substitute to real human models nor any current programs or software does nor ever will. The intricacy of the human form like muscle deformation under the skin, the influence of gravity on the body tissue, muscle contraction, skin stretching and the way skin react to light, all these are absent in posing program even 'Poser'. But what VFDS is, a tool or even a useful utility for artist to get over that difficult initial stage of visualizing, understanding and knowing the intricacy of the human form in figure drawing. Wooden posable dolls are boring and limited to it's range of motion. Referring to flat images or photos can only reveal so much. VFDS provides that crucial 3rd dimension. Being able to view from all imaginable angles and to zoom in and out, I was able to study and observe the all so common problem of foreshortening and perspective angles of every artist will experience.The other feature I find most helpful is being able to change the model into different modes. Cell shading, simplified blocks and simplified skeleton, even an X-ray mode was generously included to help see through the form of all the poses.This really makes visualizing easier and being able to see through helps me to draw through my drawings and getting the correct forms that I often don't. So far VFDS comes with one figure to study. A female body with 30 loadable poses. These 30 poses are well selected and tastefully posed. Sliding the slider upon loading these poses reveals a short range of motion from the initial position of the pose to the intended posing position. Turning on the turn table button will rotate the model on the pedestal. Turning on the drawing Grid helps me in measuring the model as a visual guide. VFDS also allows me to adjust the lighting condition of the model. Ambient,Rim and Fill Light can be turned on or off. Adjust the lighting position and color could achieve some interesting and dynamic lighting effect. Deformation of the the ankles and shoulders can still be improved especially upon loading complicated poses, but you do get 30 well balanced and dynamic poses to practice on. All in all VFDS has been very helpful to me. Twisting torsos, foreshortening perspectives, body proportions, all these I draw with a smile now. Retailing at just $12.95 even the poorest of poorest artist who use to burn their brushes during cold winters could afford it now :o). I would also suggest this to anyone who wants a fast and convenient way to practice drawing in the convenience of their room. VFDS is easy to install and comes with a clean uninstall too.

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• March 27, 2004

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