Affordable SpeedTree Cinema alternatives

[art3mis]

SpeedTree Cinema is truly amazing, but for an indie artist just wanting to create 1 or 2 pieces for his reel with realistic tree foliage a bit pricey.

Anyone care to recommend and good alternatives?

[StepbyStepVFX]

You can try this : https://www.thegrove3d.com/

I never tried it, but it is less expensive than Speedtree, and seems promising.

But if you need only 2 models, buy them on a model store like Turbosquid or CGTrader (well, depending on the model, the license of the grove maybe less expensive and reusable :-) )

Edited May 14, 2018 by StepbyStepVFX

[art3mis]

Thanks!

[Jesper Rahlff]

if you are looking for something that is already ready to go and good quality you should check out https://polyget.com/

its created in 3ds max, but I have used their stuff in houdini and it works just fine. very nice geo to work with, and easy to manipulate to your own needs

Edited May 15, 2018 by Jesper Rahlff

[Atom]

Here is another one. (Windows only)

http://www.evolved-software.com/treeit/treeit

 

[art3mis]

Thanks. Great resources. On a quick inspection the polyget library looks like an amazing value at a substantial savings over Speedtree. Would luv to see a side by side comparison.