Model (computer games)

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A model is a fully-3D computer graphic, polygonal object or character used in computer and video games.

3d character models are jointed posable figures which can be posed like a marionette puppet or action figure, but they are in a posing and animation program in the computer. The user can pose the figure and then take a single frame non-moving 'photo' 2D bitmap by clicking the rendering icon. The 3D model can also be animated.

Programs that can make 3D models include Blender (free of charge), 3D Studio Max, Maya, Softimage XSI , MilkShape 3D and LightWave.

Collections of hundreds to thousands of 3D models on CD, often royalty free, are for sale. These models include different types of people, animals, objects, plants, rocks, tools, furniture, buildings, landscapes, historical objects, cartoon characters, monsters, science fiction objects, medieval fantasy objects, etc. A person who buys such a CD can import these posable ready-made models into their computer animation program.

Some artists create original 3D models and sell them individually or as part of a collection. They are often bought by animators, architects or game designers. The artist retains copyright ownership of the 3D model. The buyer is allowed to use the 3D models for any purpose, both commercial and not; however the resale and redistribution/repackaging of the model is not permitted.

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