This is the area where you can download the various open-source programs that we collectively call the toolkit. Since many of the appplications listed here change on a weekly basis, we thought you would be best served by always going to the source for the lastest version. Clicking on the links below will take you to the developers' web site where you can choose your platform and version.
The Science Museum of Minnesota is not responsible for support of these programs or for the content you find on these websites.
However, the forums on this site are established for the visualization community to discuss the pros and cons and technical limitations of the software, and share ideas generated from the use of the software.

Use the GIMP to create textures, modify 3D renders, create red-blue anaglyph 3D images, or any other image modifications you need to make.
Download the GIMP from the gimp.org website.

Use Audacity to mix or record sound files for use in a high-definition or standard definition animation or video project, or for use in a realtime environment created with Blender.
Download Audacity sound editor from Sourceforge.

Use blender to create, modify, import or export 3D models. You can also animate and export to video or still images in high-definition. Use Blender to create realtime interactive games or visualizations using the built in game engine.
Download Blender from the Blender site.

If you're having trouble with getting started with Blender, you can visit our knowledge base of tutorials about using Blender for visualization.