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Description

Bforartists is a comprehensive, free, and open-source 3D software suite designed for creating 3D content. It provides a complete pipeline for generating game graphics, pre-rendered films, and still images, encompassing all stages from modeling and sculpting to texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, and post-processing. The name Bforartists emphasizes a focus on artists, reminding developers to prioritize user experience over programmer convenience. This software is a fork of the widely-used open-source 3D platform Blender, crafted by a group of 3D enthusiasts with the aim of enhancing its functionality. The main objective of the Bforartists project is to offer an improved graphical user interface and enhanced usability, shifting from a hotkey-driven approach to a more intuitive and user-friendly design. Bforartists maintains full compatibility with Blender files and add-ons, ensuring that every feature available in Blender is also accessible in Bforartists. Furthermore, the toolset remains consistent with Blender's, and the software is regularly updated to align with the latest Blender version, providing users with the most contemporary tools available. This commitment to user experience makes Bforartists a valuable option for both novice and experienced artists alike.

Description

Mudbox is a powerful software for 3D digital painting and sculpting, enabling artists to craft stunning characters and immersive environments. With its tactile toolset, users can sculpt and paint intricate details on 3D geometry and textures. This software, Mudbox® 3D, offers an intuitive interface that mimics real-world sculpting techniques, allowing for the creation of complex 3D characters and settings. Artists can paint directly onto their 3D models across various channels, enhancing the texturing process. The camera-based workflow allows for the addition of resolution only in specific mesh areas, making it an artist-friendly option. Users can produce clean, production-ready meshes from a variety of sources, including scanned, imported, or sculpted data. The software supports the baking of normal, displacement, and ambient occlusion maps, streamlining the texturing process. Effective brush-based workflows are available for both polygons and textures, promoting efficiency and creativity. Artists can seamlessly transfer assets from Maya into Mudbox to enrich their geometry with detailed features. Moreover, characters can easily be sent from Maya LT to Mudbox for sculpting and texturing, and then transferred back to Maya LT for final adjustments. This integration allows creators to elevate their 3D assets and environments from initial concepts to polished, high-quality final frames, showcasing the full potential of their artistic vision. Ultimately, Mudbox serves as an essential tool for artists seeking to bring their imaginative worlds to life.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Chrome No 
Maya No 
Microsoft Edge No 
Mozilla Firefox No 
Safari No 

Integrations

Google Chrome Yes 
Maya Yes 
Microsoft Edge Yes 
Mozilla Firefox Yes 
Safari Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$7 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bforartists

Founded

2015

Website

www.bforartists.de/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/mudbox/overview

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Game Development

2D No 
3D No 
Analytics No 
Animation No 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management No 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

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