Cyber Studio

Cyber Studio CAD-3D
Original author(s)Tom Hudson
Developer(s)Antic Software
Initial release1986; 38 years ago (1986)[1]
Stable release
2.02 / 1987; 37 years ago (1987)
Operating systemAtari TOS
Type3D computer graphics
LicenseProprietary

Cyber Studio CAD-3D (or just CAD-3D) is a 3D modeling and animation package developed by Tom Hudson for the Atari ST computer and published by Antic Software. The package is a precursor to 3D Studio Max.[2][3][4]

CAD-3D is a basic polygonal 3D modeling and rendering program. An operator can assemble a scene out of geometric primitives or custom extruded or lathed objects. Various view ports are available to adjust lighting and camera positioning. The limited rendering functionality allows for flat shading in 16 shades. Rendered images can be exported in Degas Elite or NEOChrome format.

By making changes between rendering separate cels, CAD-3D can be used for simple animations. Without its scripting extension Cyber Control changes have to be made by hand.

  1. ^ "START VOL. 4 NO. 8, Tom Hudson's CAD-3D review: Three-Dimensional Modeling for Everyone", 2010-04-30
  2. ^ "The Antic Cyber Graphics Software and the Pre-history of Autodesk 3D Studio and Discreet 3ds max", 2009-06-14
  3. ^ "The history of 3D Studio, Tom Hudson interview", 2010-04-30
  4. ^ "The history of 3D Studio, Gary Yost interview", 2010-04-30