Sketchsoft’s Feather 1.0 is a new 3D drawing and modeling tool, optimized for rapid sketching and asset creation in real time. Feather uses an innovative workflow, where users first draw 3D guide surfaces, then layer strokes on top of the guides while rotating the sketch in 3D with touch gestures. The tool supports fluid, responsive sketching for concept art, pre-visualization, and detailed 3D modeling, keeping production seamless without sacrificing control.
Real-Time 3D Drawing
Feather’s sketching tools offer precise, responsive control over form and contour in 3D space, supporting both traditional drawing and sculptural sketching. Users can create 3D guides freehand by drawing and connecting curves or use geometric primitives—cubes, pyramids, spheres, and toruses—as readymade guides, which can also be saved and reused in future projects. Artists can export 3D models in glTF or OBJ formats to other DCC (digital content creation) applications, with a free Blender add-on for seamless editing in the open-source software. The app also allows direct export of 2D images, videos, and turntable animations, broadening output options.
Efficient 3D Modeling
Designed for speed, Feather’s modeling tools offer shape manipulation and extrusion capabilities that transition sketches into fully realized 3D models. Real-time feedback lets users make adjustments on the spot, improving workflow and reducing setup time. Feather also provides a range of flexible features for working offline, drawing straight lines, circles, and smooth curves, erasing, and using live mirroring for symmetry.
Integrated Asset Management
Feather includes an asset browser for tagging, organizing, and retrieving files, with API integration for project management systems. Other practical features include importing reference images or 3D models directly into the workspace, displaying images in a separate clipboard window, and adding background colors or images behind artwork. To enhance flexibility, Feather supports viewing creations in AR, generating shareable 3D viewer links, organizing files in folders, and backing up data with iCloud support.
Pricing and Considerations
Feather 1.0 is priced at $14.99 and available from Sketchsoft here. Early testing is advised to ensure compatibility within existing pipelines, as Feather focuses on streamlined 3D creation rather than advanced sculpting or heavy rendering.
