Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When creating 3D art there are a lot of different programs that can be used, some are once off applications for single tasks, others can be a swiss army knife of purpose.

In this video I go through which programs 3D character artists use most regularly for each part of the process, the ones I use and also the price associated with each different program. I will also link down below the programs mentioned in this video.

REFERENCE GATHERING
PureRef - pureref.com

MODELLING
Blender - blender.org
Maya - autodesk.com/ca-en/products/maya/overview
Zbrush - maxon.net/en/zbrush?srsltid=AfmBOoqgBz-W7UEbG3Jslinr7fYK4YJ978oWIXeOw-ZZxkC0a7F0pUjs

TEXTURING
Substance Painter - adobe.com
Marmoset Toolbag - marmoset.co/shop
Mari - foundry.com/products/mari

There are obviously a lot of other applications out there, these are just the ones I find most artists use on a day to day basis. If you have any other suggestions please leave them in the comments section below!

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