Wings 3D

Probably the best known 3D modelling and animation application is 3DS Max (that used to be called 3D Studio Max). But if you aren't willing to pay the expensive license for that application and you need a good 3D modelling solution, we have Wings 3D.

  Wings 3D is a free open source application focused at the construction of 3D models, that makes use of the subdivision of polygons technique, that allows the user to start with very few polygons, to finish by applying a transformation that multiplies the polygons, smothing the texture of the objects surface.

  The main features of Wings 3D are:
- 3D modelling based on the subdivision of polygons technique.
- Easy to use by means of contextual menus, that unfurl when we click the right button of the mouse.
- Great amount of tools to assign materials and textures.
- Export to various formats, where you will find: Nendo, 3D Studio, VRML, Povray, Collada, ...
- Import vairous formats, including: NDO, 3DS, OBJ, AI, etc...

  To sum up, Wings 3D is an excellent utility to start modelling 3D objects and familiarize oneself with the basic tools, by means of simple contextual menus.