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****You can use whatever software you want and are not forced to use the below. You need to make a memory from "found" 3d graphics. Then render it and post it on your personal blog page.

3dwarehouse
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/?redirect=1
to use these models with maya or blender
also download sketchup-
http://www.sketchup.com/?gclid=CMaivceI3MACFSsV7AodCTsALQ

Download the sketchup model format from the 3dwarehouse site and open the file with sketchup.

Use sketchup to convert the models to .obj which can be opened by Maya.
File>export>3d model > .obj

You may have to load the .obj format-
Maya> Windows> Setting/ Pref > Plugins> .obj [its a ways down the list]

To open the file
File>import> .obj

Use maya to organize your memory.


Finally you need to make an image or movie
the below video shows you how to render-
**start the movie at 1:00 [theres a lot of info you dont need in this movie]
once you create a render - click the file button on the renderview window-
> save as> .jpeg


or you can make a movie


using the play blast function to make the movie

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other free 3d sites

thingiverse
http://www.thingiverse.com/newest/page:1

creativecrash
http://www.creativecrash.com/maya/3dmodels
free
http://www.creativecrash.com/maya/downloads/character-rigs/c/?

tf3dm
http://tf3dm.com/

Please use google and let us know if you find a great site-


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Try Autodesk 123D Catch to scan your own models-
***Note - its a little tricky-