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3d animation, videos, tutorials for Maya and 3d Studio Max, images, wallpapers and information for the 3d Artist.
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::Psyc3D Animation 3D Studio Max, Images, Models, Tutorials, Plug ins, Galleries  Thanks to all those that have contacted me with projects over the last year. I have been busy working at my full time job and have been working on some CG and Web contracts also. Life has been busy, I...
http://members.shaw.ca/psyc3d/

Free scripting and prototyping environment program for 3D object behavior. Runs on Windows 95/98/NT. Reads many common 3D file formats.
http://www.alice.org/

Viewer for Windows which allows browsing of many popular 3D file formats plus common 2D file. Also a slide show presentation features.
http://www.xdsoft.com/explorer/

Computer graphics plugins designed to improve the creativity and productivity of 3D animators and game developers.
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TextureTools.com TrU-View Web Editor, MeshPaint 3D and TrU-V software tools make game developers more productive  Editor is an affordable way of showing interactive 3D models via the Web. Using the TrU-View Web editor and a few lines of HTML you can place models on any Web site. With our free downloadable plugin, site visitors can...
http://www.texturetools.com/

SIAMS S3D is 3D-structure design and visualization software useful for the researches and practicians, mathematicians and physicists, tutors and students and even artists and designers. Works on Windows 9x/2000/NT4.0 and does not require additional libraries.
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SIAMS  Partner site in English SIAMS Photolab SIAMS 700 SIAMS MesoPlant SIAMS Nanotech SIAMS 620 7 web SIAMS SIAMS Nanotech TEM, SEM, AFM 6613 simagis.com Smart Imaging Spreadsheet. WebWarper Web Internet Web WebWarper rus-art.com SIAMS RU.C.31.005.A 18352 SIAMS Photolab web SIAMS...
http://siams.com/

Realtime 3D editor for windows. Objects can be loaded, edited, viewed and saved to disk while enjoying the luxury of realtime rendering.
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Silicon Dream Ltd Genesis 3D editor  Genesis is a fully functional, realtime 3D editor for windows. It has many unique features not found on other editors and is very intuitive to use. 3D objects can be loaded, edited, viewed and saved again to disk while enjoying...
http://www.silicond.demon.co.uk/

Manage and convert 3D objects. Supports batch conversion, search and storage in databases and with special export functionality for Macromedia Shockwave 3D and Viewpoint Corporation's VET file formats.
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Meshbox  You have reached the crossroads of development and entertainment. Meshbox Design is a leading provider of original, licensable 3D characters and assets for art, animation and film. News and Events 09.30.2005 Elven Village Volume 1: The Sea Elves Ships. New...
http://www.meshbox.com/

Peak3D is a interactive 2D and 3D modeler, which contains a boolean3D algorithm for polygonal meshes, an integrated 2D editor including 3d view and a binary filter which provides simple editing.
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PeakWork Software, Win32 2D/3D modeler, installer and programming.  Software has developed the win32 Win95, Win98, WinNT, Win2000 2D and 3D modeler (modeller) Peak3D and the Win32 Win95, Win98, WinNT, Win2000 installer SmartInstall to install software. The 2D and 3D modeler modeller Peak3D is a 2D and 3D computergraphic...
http://www.peakwork.de/english/index.html

A program for simulating waves. Give it a height map of the terrain, specify where sea level should be, create some wave fronts, then let it work.
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About Waves World  All of these images were created with Metatool's KPT Bryce and Waves World: Pretty, but what is it? Waves World is a program for simulating waves. You give it a height map of the terrain, specify where sea level should...
http://www.hknot.com/wavesworld/

EnSight post-processor for scientific/engineering data, EnVideo animation viewer, EnLiten 3D animation viewer. Support stereo and VR environments.
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CEI FEA and CFD post-processing visualization and meshing  How to read your data into EnSight Try the Software! Click here for a free trial. Sign up for our email newsletter Computational Engineering International (CEI) develops, markets and supports software for visualizing engineering and scientific data. Animation image credits:...
http://www.ensight.com/

Real time 3D graphics technology, visibility and occlusion determination, software rasterization.
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Hybrid Graphics OpenGL ES, OpenVG, JSR 184, JSR 239 for Wireless Devices  D graphics technology to consumer electronics, ranging from computers and mobile phones to automotive systems. Our partner and distributor network already covers more than half of the global mobile phone market and industry high rollers ask us for graphics technology...
http://surrender3d.com/

Clinical Image and Processing software. National Institute of Health Supported Visualization software for radiological 3D imaging. Free downloadable Windows 2000/NT/9x software for volume rendering, image processing and surface rendering.
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Clinical Image Processing Department Software etdips  Features etdips user interface, click here to see interface in full size. Win 2000/NT/9x based system for 3D image visualization and analysis Fast Ray Cast, Hybrid, MIP, X-Ray Volume Rendering Iso-surface extraction and Surface Rendering Real-time volume rendering using the...
http://www.cc.nih.gov/cip/software/etdips/

Free tool for creating 3D-looking elements for websites and software interfaces. Easily paint raised or lowered shapes such as buttons, rings, and boxes.
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Freeware Section  This tool uses a unique concentric pie chart to display the usage of your hard disk or other media. The chart shows all major files and folders from all directory levels at once. Delphi sources (simplified) ZPaint VERSION 1.425-JAN-00 DOWNLOAD(286K)...
http://www.steffengerlach.de/freeware/#zp/

A combination of a 3D modeling and 2D paint program. Create 3D objects, manipulate, scale, rotate and move as well as performing Boolean add, subtract and cut operations on them. Features include a real time rendering engine with a customizable interface.
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Simply create 3D graphic with ZBrush from Pixologic, our easy-to-use painting tool, rendering software, visual modeler and sculpting tool all in one.  Brush the innovative and unequalled 3D paint program with which you can quickly convert any 2D image to 3D.ZBrush is a 3D paint program, not a classical computer graphic software. It is an award-winning 2D and 3D drawing program and...
http://pixologic.com/

Resource for 3D and 2D animators and artists offering many objects, textures, images and utilities.
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3D Spot  This site is undergoing a major overhaul and will be changing its name to 3D Spot! The new site will Ok who am I kidding I haven't worked on this site for years! Ah well, some links work, some don't....
http://www.3dspot.com/main.html

3d computer graphics rendering software developed for architectural animations, renderings and illustrations by architects. Free downloads.
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REALS 3D Rendering Tool for Architects by Architects  Download a free trial version to see the high end quality and easy use of REALS. Recent dramatic improvement in computer hardware has made Computer Graphics more of a practical tool for architectural design. Many architecture firms have started using...
http://www.reals3d.com/

Advanced 3D data visualization and reconstruction software for microscopy, biology, medicine, and engineering, with powerful automatic and interactive segmentation tools support processing of 3D image data. Fast and robust reconstruction algorithms make it easy to create polygonal models from segmented objects.
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Amira Homepage: 3D Data Visualization  D data sets have to be processed, e.g. in microscopy, medicine, biology, or engineering, Amira offers fascinating new opportunities. State-of-the-art visualization techniques allow you to gain detailed insight into your data. Graphics hardware is utilized to display even very large...
http://www.amiravis.com/

Collected works of Artist, and free sPatch models and POV source files. Zipped tutorial and pages with tips and tricks in HTML format, and tutorial examples on Head modeling in sPatch. Provides related 3d links.
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a 3d by Anto Matkovic  ...
http://www.matkovic.com/anto/

Software for 3D multimedia and animation. Products include MediaPaint a video painting and special effects program. VideoShop a digital video, audio, animating, compositing, and editing application.
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S T R A T A The Creative Dimension  Strata presents some great holiday bundles. As usual, that is good news for all of you. Whether you are just starting out or are a long time user, Strata has a gift for you this holiday season. Are you or...
http://www.strata.com/

Develops, an easy to use authoring environment with a proprietary 3D rendering engine. The product provides the ability to deliver engaging presentations using existing 3D models and 2D drawings.
http://www.quadrispace.com/

Program that reads a description of a 3D figure and generates a printable diagram, that can be cutout and glued to resemble the 3D figure. Offers tutorials and download.
http://bonito.atc.unican.es/~esteban/steamroller/

Concurrent Dynamics specializes in multibody dynamics simulation tools. Its QX3D program interacts to define the mechanical system, and generates VRML files to visualize and animate models.
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QX3D for Dynamics Animation  D package is for animating mechanical models. Whether you are studying the motion of a double pendulum, a robotic arm moving objects, or a satellite deploying its payload, QX3D can help you build that model quickly and animate it with...
http://www.concurrent-dynamics.com/qx3d/

A 3D graphic and animation software package. Web site provides users and people looking to buy the software some excellent resources.
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PiXELS 3D for OSX  ComputerArts At $149, this is amazing value for your money George Cairns Digital Creative Arts Magazine Full Quote Runner-up Macworld Digit 2004 PiXELS Digital...
http://www.pixels3d.com/

Innovative, easy to use and powerful 3D photo-realistic rendering, animation and virtual reality software.
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ARC+ Render Pro  Pro let you design and communicate your ideas through the use of unsurpassed rendering technologies. Rendering High quality, photo-realistic images with accurate reflections, refraction, transparency, shadows and textures. Animation Create photo-realistic walk-throughs and fly-bys animation in your 3D designs. Virtual...
http://www.arcrender.com/

A CAD application that provides features based and Boolean solid modeling, as well as 2D drafting and free form surface modeling. Features complete drawing compatibility with the ability to import and export DWG, DXF, IGES, Parasolid, and STL (export only) files.
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CADMAX Mid-range CAD software for Windows 95/98/NT Products SolidMaster Product Details  Master is the standard in Windows-based mechanical design software available for purchase through the internet. CADMAX Solid Master offers feature-based solid modeling, boolean solid modeling, free-form surface modeling and 2D drafting all integrated into a single application with a common...
http://www.cadmax.com/products/solidmaster.cfm

3D graphics applications for Macintosh and Windows, a complete, extensible solution for modeling, animation, rendering, and special effects.
http://www.eovia.com/carrara/

Create amazing 3D scenarios with a small Windows self-sufficient program. Draw 3D figures, define color, light position, view angle, paste textures or texts on the shapes, replicate and manage 3D bodies.
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Before you enter  D graphics programs available from this site. Select one. ImgMan http www.raczynski.com/img/imgman1.htm NEW Mesh http www.raczynski.com/img/mesh.htm NOTE the NEW feature of Mesh now it can import/export STL files. Contact: Use ImgMan to create images composed by geometrical 3D figures, textures...
http://www.raczynski.com/img/imgman.htm

Gallery of architectural visualizations, and downloads of some of their model objects in 3D-Studio format (max).
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Architectural 3D Presentations  Loading Graphics, please wait...
http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/5648/

Software is for users that need to work with various types of raster, vector, text, and hybrid document formats. Edit technical documents, process and enhance digital images, examine graphics, CAD and engineering drawings. Includes 169 import and export filters. (Win 95/98/2000/NT)
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Viewing, annotating, redlining, editing, scanning and vectorizing of 169 engineering size document formats.  Eroiica comes in five basic versions (Lite, Redline, Edit, Profi and API) and is intended for users that need to work with various types of raster, vector, text, and hybrid document formats outside of the often very expensive native application...
http://www.parallax69software.com/eroii_us.htm

3DZ offers professionals and amateurs alike to quickly and easily produce every type of 2D and 3D lenticular image, from 3D to. Providing an easy to use interface, 2D/3D Layering module, Barrier screen generation with many added features package from the UK.
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Lenticular Printing Software For 3D Holograms  K are two of the of the most advanced easy to use Lenticular and barrier screen printing software (often mistaken for hologram software) packages available. 3DZ LCK offer professionals and amateurs alike to quickly and easily produce every type of...
http://www.3dz.co.uk/

Create custom shapes Celtic knots in 2D then make them into 3D knots then rotate in 3D space. Knots can be exported in various 3D formats including VRML for viewing in browsers. Knots3D is written in Visual Basic 6.
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Steve Abbott's Computer Drawn Celtic Knotwork  The latest version has an AutoGrid feature that lets you create complex knots from a simple graphical template. The knot at the top of this page was done with this technique. You can also create Celtic rings or bracelets, such...
http://www.abbott.demon.co.uk/knots.html

'Spiralizer' generates any kinds of 3D spiral models for all renders that can import DXF objects. There is also the possibility to export to MORAY/Povray. 'Elefont' is a free tool to create 3D text objects from TTF fonts. They are generated into DXF-files that can be import into Bryce. [Win NT/95/98]
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Armanisoft: Software Development and Webdesign Luzern-Switzerland  ...
http://www.armanisoft.ch/webdesign/default.htm

Real time engine providing a WYSIWYG editing environment. Edit video clips, import scripts that have been written in screenplay format.
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3D Web Animation:  With browser and fullscreen desktop animation overlay modes, transparency and anti-aliasing, Projector 3200 is set to revolutionise rich-media advertising. Doubleclick Certified Build brand awareness online with the creative scope and unmatched visual appeal of 3D. Engage viewers with b3d's interactivity,...
http://www.brilliantdigital.com/

Windows freeware application that can translate between several 3D file formats, including 3D Studio, VRML 1, POVRay v2.2, and Wavefront.
http://home.europa.com/~keithr/Crossroads/index.html

Shareware products include 3DMiracle a program for creating single image Stereograms and movies from depth masks and 3DMonster a tool for creating depth masks from 3d objects, importing from 3DS format. Useful information about 3d, several stereograms and 3d depth masks.
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Software for Creation Stereograms SIRDS Hollusion  Powerfull tools for creation of single image stereograms, also known as SIRDS, hollusion and Magic Eye. 3DMiracle software for creation stereograms and 3D movies (animated stereograms) from depth masks. It supports up to 24 bits color bit rate and output...
http://www.ixtlan.ru/

Syflex is an extremly fast, stable and accurate cloth simulator plugin for Maya.
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SyFlex The Cloth Simulator  London based special effects studios used SyFlex for their digital doubles in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Framestore CFC used SyFlex for the clothes of the kids in the underwater scene. Double Negative used it in the Portkey...
http://www.syflex.biz/

Interactive 3D software for creating online catalogs for business.
http://www.virtualdecor.com/

Offers seamless textures containing all relevant shader maps, several packages are available or purchase textures individually. Free samples available. Also models, and digital products.
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RansomActive Seamless Texutres, 3D Models, Traning, Audio and Images  Multimedia 3D Modeling Animation Architectural Visualization Game Development Graphic Design Powered by The NetHood Engine Version 1.1b Copyright 2001-2004, The Ransom Group, Inc. All rights reserved....
http://www.ransomactive.com/start.php

Easy to use 3D surface modeler targeted to designers, illustrators, multimedia and Internet content creators. It uses NURBS (Non Uniform Rational B-Splines) as its geometry type. features an advanced polygonal modeler with support of n-side polygons. [Mac OS 8.6]
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solidThinking State-of-the-Art Design Solutions for Win and Mac  Nuovo tutorial tratto da solidThinking Techniques (in lingua inglese Disponibile solidThinking 6.5 Principali novità di solidThinking 6.5 EVOQE annuncia la partnership con PTC EVOQE continua a registrare forte crescita anche nel secondo QT 2005 Piena compatibilità di solidThinking 6.5 con...
http://www.solidthinking.com/it/index.htm

Easy to use Windows program that automates the process of designing and constructing polyhedral models. It can also produce animated GIF files of rotating polyhedral.
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Shapescape  This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them....
http://www.shapescape.com/

Generates terrain based on the musical output of an MP3 player. It translates the song into a 3D surface of a planet, cruise this terrain as the music plays. Written in OpenGL, so it renders smoothly and easily ported to any platform.
http://www.freewebz.com/terrestris

Largest annual experimental 3D web contest founded by Electric Rain, SOFTIMAGE, 3D World Magazine, UltraShock, FlashForward, and FlashKit. Submit projects and tech notes.
http://www.thebig3d.com/

Character animation system for 3D Studio MAX, it combines breakthrough motion capture, editing, and blending technology with traditional key frame animation, and comprehensive new skin deformation tools.
http://www.discreet.com/products/cs/

Web-based software tools to create 3-D images, panoramic images, 360-degree images, and animated images from pictures taken with digital camera. No browser plug-in required for viewing.
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Digital Web Image Software to make 3d images 360 images slide shows panoramic images rotating animated images  D digital images convey more compelling information than standard images. Best of all, Advantage3D images are also easy- to-view; no plug-in or high-speed link is required to experience them. Explore the links to the right for examples of how Advantage3D...
http://www.advantage3d.com/

A particle effects system and compositing tool that adds countless particle effects to 3D animation or digitized video. Supports multiple layers and other functions to integrate its effects into a 3D environment. [Mac/Win]
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Wondertouch  Combustion users discount More news particleIllusion 3.0 is now available for OS X demo version now available too If you think that particle systems are too complicated to use or are too slow, then you must not be using particleIllusion....
http://www.wondertouch.com/default.asp

Create custom 3D graphics and image fonts with hi-resolution, high quality photo-realism, for print, film, television, video and the web.
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Custom Designed 3D Graphics and Dream Text 3D Type. Objects can be typed as 3D font images.  D design company that specializes in creating custom 3D graphics with high resolution, high quality photo-realism. We are creating object type for making outstanding titles for print, film, television, video and the web. The solution for conceiving the creative ideas...
http://www.ydream3d.com/

Free ModelPress software is a 3D model publishing and viewing system that solves the problems associated with distributing native format 3D CAD models over web technologies or networks to personnel that do not have access to the original files.
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ModelPress Software to View 3D Models, Web Publish 3D Models, 3D Model Compression, Web 3D  Via exchange format requires GRANITE option Technology Free 3DF Viewer (Reader) Free 3DF Publisher (Writer)CAD to Web 3D Software STL Software VRML Software 3D CAD Visualization Use ModelPress to view, measure and publish 3D CAD model assembly/part files. Desktop Viewer...
http://www.modelpress.com/

Software plugins VB Exteriors 3D plants and textures optimized for a low data workload. Models and textures for various 3D platforms like 3D-STUDIO MAX/VIZ, AutoCAD, MicroStation can be previewed and purchased. Demo downloads available.
http://www.VBvisual.com/

Professional utility for creation of high-quality stereograms. Supports the following formats: 3D Studio 3DS, ASC; Quake MDL, MD2; BMP, PNG, JPEG; and AVI.
http://stereo.victorovich.com/

This archive contains single image random dot stereo (SIRDS) and other 3-D images, together with related information and software. Available directly using anonymous FTP.
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3-D and SIRDS images  This archive contains single image random dot stereo (SIRDS) and other 3-D images, together with related information and software. Alternatively, it is available directly using anonymous FTP. See also the alt.3d.misc, alt.3d.sird and other alt.3d newsgroups and related FAQs. See...
http://archive.comlab.ox.ac.uk/3d.html

A 3D-image file compression tool designed to help speed 3D rendering by reducing polygon count. Supports VRML, AutoCAD's DXF, and 3D Studios 3DS formats.
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software: 3D graphics polygon reduction software Rational Reducer 3D optimization software supports VRML 1.0, VRML2.0, VRML97, AutoCAD dxf, 3D Studio 3ds and OpenFlight 3D graphics software demo reduce triangles 3D graphics software reduces file size 3D graphics software reduces models  D rendering by as much as 90 Reduces polygon count and allows user to easily control 3D model visual quality, giving excellent, scalable 3D visual quality control. Reduction is automatic. No parameter tuning is necessary. Rational Reducer is fast. Achieve...
http://www.taylortrade.com/sim/rationalreducer.htm

OpenGL-based software that adds behaviour to 3D models and lets them exist outside of the 2D window.
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Bbox main  To answer the myriad emails the Toybox is still alive and kicking. Relocating half-way round the world can sometime slow things down tremendously when it's done, dammit DNF-ed 14th July 2003 Hit some unexpected roadblocks gimme another month 14th August....
http://toybox.150m.com/

Windows-based 3D modeling and graphics software package. Program developed to exploit a unique mathematical method to describe the visible edges on an arbitrary shape in 3D space.
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Solid123D: 3D Modeling Software for Project Design Construction  Creates dimensionally accurate 3D models of just about anything that can be built. A unique productivity tool for anybody involved with project design, engineering and/or construction. Professional Quality. Develop and communicate designs using 3D plots and images with truly automatic...
http://solid123d.com/

Suppliers of 3D visuals, animation, and interactive media solutions to aid design proposals, planning applications and marketing strategies.
http://www.mtm3d.com

Application to create stereogram images. Start with a 3D model, continue with hidden image settings, and finish with pattern generation. Includes product description, FAQs, downloads and gallery.
http://www.inforpak.com/scpro

Software simulates whatever mass-spring system, cloths of any form, and volumetric structures. Includes download, screenshots, and product description.
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ClothSim The real-time Cloth Simulator (for VideoGames)  Sim you can watch various cloth models (tablecloths, flags, garments blowing in the wind, and you can freely move around them: you can examine each single wrinkle under every angulation. But ClothSim isn't limited to this: you can change the...
http://www.benve.org/ClothSim/indexeng.htm