Graphics:Tools

From Post-Apocalyptic RPG wiki

A page for listing the graphical tools and scripts that can help you with creating art assets for PARPG.

2d

• Gimp. Photoshop alternative for Linux and Win32.
• Paint.net. Gimp alternative for Win32.
• Stripe Generator. A cool online tool for making seamless stripe textures.

3d modeling

• Blender
• Wings 3D Nendo style low-poly modeler
• Arbaro A tree generator
• ngPlant Another tree generator
• Milkshape Modeler & animator only
• Art Of Illusion Small modeling utility

Do not use:

• Gmax Free version of 3ds Max now distributed by TurboSquid
  • Not compatible with the PARPG license as it does not permit creating assets for commercial purposes!
• XSI ModTool
  • Not compatible with the PARPG license as it does not permit creating assets for commercial purposes!

External renderers

Kerkythea

• http://www.kerkythea.net/joomla
• Compatible with: 3dsMax/Gmax. Blender, Sketchup
• OS: Win, OSX, Linux
• Comments: Tested. work fine, easy workflow

Indigo

• http://www.indigorenderer.com/
• Compatible with: 3dsMax Blender, Sketchup, XSI, Cinema4D, Maya
• OS: Win, OSX, Linux
• Comments: Tested. work fine, easy workflow, not free of charge anymore!

Lux

• http://www.luxrender.net/
• Compatible with: Maya, XSI, Cinema4D, Blender
• OS: Win, OSX, Linux
• Not Tested

Sunflow

• http://sunflow.sourceforge.net/index.php?pg=down
• Compatible With: 3DS Max, Maya, XSI, Blender
• OS: Win
• Not Tested

Toxic

• http://www.toxicengine.org/download.php
• Compatible with: seem like every package that can output OBJ (not tested)
• OS: Win
• Not Tested

Vector graphics

• Inkscape.
• DIA. A program to draw diagrams and flowcharts.

Misc

• Agave. Colourscheme designer (for GNOME).
• Color Scheme Designer. An online colour scheme designer (no installation required).