[Freddy]

Just came across this in my travels....

http://www.daz3d.com/i/3d-models/-/daz-studio-4?item=13176

Blurb....

Voted "Software Innovation of the Year" by a panel of leaders in the 3D industry, the GenesisTM figure platform built on DAZ Studio 4's new technology was determined the best software break-through that "...delivers new techniques and algorithms, and provides a clear benefit for artists in the creation or implementation of CG assets..."
DAZ Studio 4 Professional is a brand new version of DAZ Studio. It includes everything in DAZ Studio 4 Advanced plus the Content Creator Toolkit and a host of other plug-ins and add-ons that will empower any 3D artist to bring their work to 3D software applications, games, real-time apps, animations, high resolution art, and more.

Created for professionals, by professionals, the Content Creator Toolkit is geared toward serious Content Creators, developing complex figures and accessories. These tools will save you weeks, or even months, of development time.

If you have ANY interest in creating YOUR OWN 3D content, you NEED this toolkit.

[Freddy]

Thought it was worth mentioning that this offer is still on.

Dave, you might be interested in Bryce 7 being free too as well as Hexagon.

[DaveMorton]

Actually, I had already purchased Bryce 7 Pro a few months back, when I had the funds to do so. The free edition is pretty good, but didn't do the HDRI skies that I wanted to try out, so I bit the bullet, and spent some of my trip money on the Pro version. I see now that this is what they're offering for free, which makes me want to kick myself, but such is life. I'm happy with the program, and it's well worth what I paid for it, so I can't really complain.

[Freddy]

That's a shame then, oh well so long as you are happy.

I noted that they often have give-aways in late Spring, early summer, either like this or on some magazines.

I try to spot them and usually drop details in this board.

[Art]

Yep, it says "Till End of March" but you can still download it!!

Hexagon is so much like Wings 3D or Nendo 3D software. Push and pull effect. I never cared that much for them because it was difficult to measure how far the object was being pushed or pulled. With Rhino 3D and others, there are rulers and fine measurements one can make and adjust to get the desired results. Just my take and still fun to fool with especially since Hexagon is "free".