Blender

Free, open-source 3D creation software for 3D modelling, scientific visualisation and scene rendering.

Details

Blender is mature free, open-source 3D creation software supporting modelling, materials, animation, rendering, script automation and post-processing. In research it can be used for 3D schematics, experimental setup illustrations, terrain/structure model presentation and science communication visualisation.

Alternative to: some uses of 3ds Max / Maya / Cinema 4D

Use cases: 3D modelling, scientific visualisation, scene rendering, research schematics