Pixologic
ZBrush is rapidly becoming the best 3D modeling software for product and characters. The vast capabilities of this software for ideation and development are incredible. I’ve never had to pay for an update since my initial purchase…unlike some software that costs thousands every year for the “maintenance”.
Keyshot
Keyshot is the software I use for rendering. I really love the renders and the integration with ZBrush.
3D Systems
3D Systems is the maker of “Gemagics FreeForm Modeling Plus” digital modeling software. I use it on at least half the sculpting projects I do now. Sometimes it is just for the accessories, sometimes I even sculpt portraits with it. It also allows me to engineer to very high accuracy and tolerances. While using the software, you can feel the objects through a patented haptic (force feed-back) stylus. It’s awesome!!! My first sculpting attempt was the mini-bust I did of “Spock.”
Minitech Machinery Corporation
I have used several CNC mills and this one is the best.
MicroSystems CNC Controller
When I purchased my Minitech mill, it came with a controller that had some problems, Jack at Minitech replaced it immediately with this controller and I have never had a problem since! They have great support too!
DeskProto
DeskProto is the tool path software I prefer currently. It’s mother company is “Delft Spline Systems” of the Netherlands. It is very easy to use and extremely fast at building the tool paths for both 3-Axis and 4-Axis milling.
Chavant, Inc.
Take a look at their Brochures Online to find the two clays I use the most: NSP (Med and Hard) and P-40 compounds. This is the highest quality plasteline I have ever used and as an added plus…NO SULFUR! All my traditional sculpting starts in Chavant plasteline before I move on to wax.