3D Building

3D Models & Animation

Software

• Blender

open source 3D editor available for Windows, MacOS and GNU/Linux

• Autodesk 12DCatch

free cloud app for scanning with smartphone, tablet or digital camera

• Autodesk 123D Design

free app for designing 3D objects on PC, Mac or iPad

• TinkerCAD

free cloud app for designing in 3D, from AutoDesk

• Autodesk Tinkerplay

free app for 3D design on iOS or Android, specifically for action figures (avatars?)

• Meshmixer

free app for editing mesh objects, also part of the AutoDesk suite of 3D design tools

3D Printing

• Shapeways 3D printing service

• Dremel Idea Builder

• MakerBot

• Build your own 3D printer

• DaVinci Jr 3D printer

Tutorials

• 3D Scanning with a Camera at Lynda.com

• Meshmixer 101 on YouTube

• List of Blender tutorials on the official website

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