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Curvy 3D
Fast+Easy 3D Sculpting Software by Aartform

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Introduction to Curvy 3D



So you've already got the perfect paint tool,
Project Dogwaffle.

Now you're still looking for a quick and easy 3D modeler to explore some 3D creativity. It has to be intuitive, artsy, fast, very affordable, and work well with Dogwaffle. It should let you create colormaps, bump maps, displacement maps, light maps and much more.
And on top of it you feel like drawing, not like modeling in 3D. You want this tool to use your drawn brush strokes to create 3D shapes... Could it be possible that there is such a tool?

Search no longer, you have found it!  it's called Curvy 3D and it's from Aartform!

Whether you already use other 3D modeling and animation tools, or are starting from scratch with 3D, this is a companion 3D modeler you don't want to miss.


Check the gallery at curvy3d.com! Be sure to come back here to order.





 
Regular price:
$85

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This promotion is good through April 1st 2009
 
IMPORTANT! YOU MUST USE THIS DISCOUNT COUPON WHEN ORDERING:  C3D-BONUS-50

Please note:
You will need your Product ID Code from the Demo to order Curvy. Successfully running the demo ensures that your computer meets the minimum specification to run Curvy.


Please note: you should download and install the Demo to run it in order to get your personal demo key, based on which a license code is then generated.

Get the Demo:
(right-click to download)

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Curvy Forums

Look for tutorials and Galleries and user feedback there.






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from 2D to 3D in just seconds!
create realistic textured 3D models in seconds
Just trace an outline and see it automagically turn into fully textured 3D shapes for Second Life, Google Sketchup / Google Earth, Direct X & Games, Wavefront OBJ and other popular 3D file formats!

Archipelis
Designer
simply trace a shape from a backdrop image, and see it turn into 3D
rapid 3D model creation and prototyping from mere images - for 3D content creation, games, IM Avatars, SL models, 3D illustration in Photoshop(R) and more
New! now also for Mac!

Finally! 3D for everyone:
around $17
around $40-$50
Carrara
3D Express:
wow!
Carrara 3D Express on sale



Product Info


Overview

Aartform Curvy 3D is an innovative sculpting package for Windows, ideal for first time 3D artists.

Drawing is Fast: Curvy brings new speed to 3D modelling by letting you draw shapes straight into 3D. Create whole models with just a few strokes. Sculpting 3D models for art and games is quick and hassle free.

Painting is Easy: Colours and shapes are easy to work with using Curvy's artist friendly tools. You can sketch and paint colours, forms and bumps directly onto your 3D models, and then export models and textures for use in other 3D software.



Features

Draw forms straight to 3D. screenshot

Sculpt details by painting on the model. screenshot

Paint colour and bump textures onto your sculpture. screenshot

Pose models using groups. screenshot

Create materials from painted lightmaps. screenshot

Export textures to edit in your own paint software. dogwaffle

Export models to 3DS to animate & render in other software.





Read the Press Release : Curvy 3D 1.5

What's New in v1.5 ?   


Curvy 3D 1.5, has new import and export choices, new curve editing tools, and a set of mesh warping tools. Also the maximum resolution of meshes has been increased and a high-res screenshot command added.

In addition to better tools, Curvy 1.5 now has an extended lightmap library you can use.


Import/Export Obj, X, 3DS formats supported for export + Obj supported for import.

Curve Editing Straighten and Trim Curve tools for smart editing of curves.

Mesh Warp Tools New mesh tools are Add, Sub, Flatten, Pinch.

Widgit Edit Mesh Meshes can now be edited with the widgit tools for full freeform deformation.

All of these new features and full documentation can be found in the Curvy 3D 1.5 Demo






ScreenShots
Draw basic shapes
using displacement maps
adding detail with texture maps
Alien
using lightmaps
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System Requirements


Important: Curvy 3D needs a good graphics card to run.
NB: Try out the demo to test your graphics card.


Minimum

Microsoft(R) Windows.
DirectX 8.0 compatible 3D Graphics Card.

Recommended

GeForce3 Ti graphics card or better
256 Mb RAM and more
1.0 GHz CPU




a great, low-cost painting
companion for Curvy3D:
Digital Painting with

PD Particles


For the Artist in you:
PD Artist


Galleries















Use Curvy to make
 Poser Props!
beyond
Project Dogwaffle:



Poser 5 &
Carrara 5  &

PD Pro 3.5

Curvy 3D can now
import OBJ files

and export to
.X, 3DS and OBJ!


Getting started with Digital
Painting on a slim budget:


PD Artist now $29!
Draw, Sketch, Animate & Paint
powered by Project Dogwaffle



Reviews


  • DesignerToday.com
    "Curvy3D is a wonderful 3D modeling program that is different than most of the rest. The interface is intuitive and very easy to use..."
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