A great tool for artists of any level: DesignDoll! Easily create, edit, and pose 3D models - additional helpful resources are linked in the post

I'm rather surprised this program hasn't been mentioned in the sub yet. DesignDoll is a tool I've been using to improve my anatomical skills since June, and while I'm still far from the best I've noticed many improvements in my figures. You can create virtual models, change their proportions, resize them, give them insane muscles or slender hips, and in general it's truly a flexible and useful tool. Unfortunately, however, it doesn't seem to be available for Mac. :(

I will provide as many helpful links as I know, but as a preface, if you can afford the full license, please choose to buy it.

• The official download page. You can either download the free trial version, which has no time limit but restricts you from opening saved models, which can be frustrating if you want to reuse a model you've made.

• Mega.nz download with serial key generator, alternately available on Mediafire. (The original forum post this was on can be found here.) Directions for installation below.

• Doll Atelier, user-created models and an official DesignDoll/Terawell site. It's all in Japanese, but simply copy the DA code at the top-right corner, then click on where it says 'Enter DA Number', and it'll automatically paste the code. Hit Enter on your keyboard, and it'll download the model for you in a jiffy.

• Archive3D.net, a great site full of 3D models of everything from toilets to food to airplanes and more. You can use these as props for whatever scene you're setting up. You only need to extract the .3ds model from the downloaded .zip file, but then you must convert it to .obj for it to be used in DesignDoll. Also note that you may need to resize the model in DD if need be. Trust me, you usually will, but it's not much trouble.

• 3D file converter. Simply upload your file and select '.obj' to convert it to that file type. Download it, then click 'Add' in DD to open the file explorer and find the file, then drag it into a model layer for use. (If it's a stationary object like a chair, click on the Box model layer and drag your chair model to that. If it's held like a sword, click on your model's layer and drag the sword 3d file to that.)

• DeviantArt has plenty of 3D models as well.

1. Extract DesignDoll folder to where you want.

2. Go to location of designdoll.exe: DesignDollDH1P3N36.WWRA37MEE9V.XEMdesi..tion_edb36ae7cf19da31_0001.0001_f7d72a59728dc589 and make a shortcut/send to desktop, then run DesignDoll.

3. Run designdoll_Serial_gen.exe, copy the generated serial/key, and paste it in the Help(H)- License Menu window. You will be asked to register. Click ok, then restart DesignDoll.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, lemme know! If you know of any other good resources to add to this, tell me so I can add them!