This is my attempt at creating a comprehensive list of software you can use to aid your creative outbursts. It's based on personal exprience and no doubt anyone has contributions. Post them and I will add them!

Contributions from: Maikel, Strobe, Stroggy, Fawfulhasfury, TaloN[/i]

Update:

Added some nifty video-tuts for Photoshop, Max and Maya. Also added a huge online book on Blender.
All new stuff is marked with: (New)

Added souvereigncraft.com

i've cleaned this thread of all posts which have already been included into the
main list.

Quite informative. :ok:

can u add this note to sovereigncraft - we will hepl anyone with any graphics package on a 1to 1 basis. many of our users use most fo the above software and would happily hlep.

NOTE TO STROBE:

any way you can send me the orginal post with the imbedded HTML so i can put it on the soveriegncraft boards? i can copy paste it but the links dont go, and the few guys ive persuaded to register ont his site so they can see it say its an awesome post (kudos to u) but you have to register to see this forum!

@Talon:
'Twas I that created this thread, but nevertheless, I'll be happy to PM you the HTML code. If there's any updates, you'll have to change them yourself though!

Added @Last Sketchup 5 to the list. It's a great tool! Download the demo :w00t:

Like my stuff?

And you spelt Adobe wrong somewhere in that post. Just press Ctrl+F and type Abobe.

There is a bunch of useful things at http://www.polykarbon.com/tutorials/index.htm
Also, he has a list of reference books: http://www.polykarbon.com/library/index.htm

Side question, does anybody know a GIMP plugin or a freeware external program capable of smoothing out lineart like shown here?

Can those 2 be added?
Paint.NET
A nice free picture editor. It may not have all of the photoshop options - but it's better than paint and is very intuitive.

Anim8or
A free 3D modeler. Wasn't been made for complex projects, but is very usefull at teaching how to create 3D objects.