3d + 2d = 5d

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My favorite thing to do is combine 3D with 2D (Xara).

So I recently purchased Vector Style 2, a plug in for Carrara that converts your 3D models to vector shapes.

In case there are other folks here that like to do the same, I thought I would post up my first quick test with the product.

I'm pretty happy with it. IMHO, I think it may be better than Swift 3D.

Vector Style 2 = 99.00, works with Carrara.

Swift 3D = 250.00, stand alone program.


The model was done in Hexagon. Rendered in Carrara. The vector re-coloring was done in Xara.

The model and rendering themselves are nothing to brag about...it was just a quick test of VS2. (The blades aren't correct..but oh well.)

Chose a the ice skates since we are in the midst of the Winter Olympics.

First pic = the actual Carrara render.

Second pic = the image after being converted to vector w/ added color fills in Xara.

Thanks for letting me share.

~Liam~