Three dimensional animation, or 3D, is a growing segment of the entertainment world. Archive3d.net is a website designed to provide assistance to programmers, designers and hobbyists working in this exciting field.
Archive3d.net claims over 30,000 different models available for download and use. The selection is indeed impressive, broken down into various categories. There are examples of household furnishings, various types of equipment and appliances, structures, people and the equipment they use and carry. All can be immediately downloaded, ready for incorporation in any number of virtual worlds and video games, or for use in business presentations and advertising. There are name-brand products, collections of furniture from famous makers to further add authenticity to any display.
Use of the site is simple – just find the pieces you want and click on them. The search engine at the top of each page of archive3d.net is helpful here. Once the selection is made, the file may be saved. Download time is fast. Those looking for tips and hints can check out the various ads on the page that lead to training sites for the use of 3D applications as well as stock footage and other production needs.
All of the models on archive3d.net are free for any use, and can be downloaded in standard user formats. The site offers a free Download Manager application for Windows computers that speeds and manages the download process for multiple files. Anyone may contribute their own 3D models to archive3d.net in order to keep the site growing and useful to users.