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A curated list of references, software and other resources for scientific illustration

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# Essential Resources for Scientific Illustration

A curated list of references, software and other resources for scientific illustration

# **3d**
## **Scientific Software**
- [Chimera](https://www.cgl.ucsf.edu/chimera/): Software for molecular representation and visualization. (free for academic use)
- [Vesta](http://jp-minerals.org/vesta/en/): Visualization and analysis software for crystal structures. (free)
- [VMD](https://www.ks.uiuc.edu/Research/vmd/): Molecular visualization program for displaying, animating, and analyzing large biomolecular systems. (free for academic use)
- [Avogadro](http://avogadro.cc/): Advanced molecular editor designed for cross-platform use in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, bioinformatics, materials science, and related areas. (free)
- [CellView](https://www.cg.tuwien.ac.at/cellview/): Visualization software for cellular structures.

## **Modelling**  
- [Blender](https://www.blender.org/): Open-source 3D creation suite with a comprehensive set of tools for modeling, animation, rendering, and more. (free and opensource)
- [Wing3D](http://www.wing3d.com/): Open-source subdivision modeler. (free and opensource)
- [SculptGL](https://stephaneginier.com/sculptgl/): WebGL-based sculpting software. (free)
- [3ds Max](https://www.autodesk.com/products/3ds-max/overview): Professional 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. (paid, subscription)
- [Maya](https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview): 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. (paid, subscription)
- [Houdini](https://www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/): 3D animation and visual effects software. (free version)
- [Modo](https://www.foundry.com/products/modo): 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering software. (paid, subscription)
- [MagicaVoxel](https://ephtracy.github.io/): Free lightweight 8-bit voxel art editor and interactive path tracing renderer.
- [ZBrush](https://pixologic.com/zbrush/): Digital sculpting and painting software. (paid, subscription)
- [Nomad](https://stephaneginier.com/): Sculpting software designed for tablets and touch devices.

### Blender Addons

**Molecules**
- [Atomic Blender](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/addons/import_export/mesh_atomic.html): Blender addon for importing and exporting atomic structures.
- [Molecular Nodes](https://bradyajohnston.github.io/MolecularNodes/): Blender addon for creating and manipulating molecular structures.
- [Molecular Plus](https://github.com/u3dreal/molecular-plus/releases): Blender addon for molecular modeling and simulation.
- [Crystal Nodes](https://giorgioluciano.github.io/CrystalNodes/): Blender addon for illustrating Crystal Minerals forms.
- [Beautiful Atoms](https://github.com/beautiful-atoms/beautiful-atoms): Blender addon for visualizing atomic structures.
- [AutoPack](https://www.autopack.org/install/blender-installation): Blender addon for packing objects into containers.

## **Rendering**  
- [Mitsuba](http://www.mitsuba-renderer.org/): Physically based renderer with advanced capabilities. A wonderful tool for research. (free and opensource)
- [LuxCore](https://luxcorerender.org/): Physically based and unbiased rendering engine. (free)
- [Unity](https://unity.com/): Real-time 3D development platform for creating interactive experiences. (free version)
- [Unreal Engine](https://www.unrealengine.com/): Real-time 3D creation platform for gaming, architecture, and more. (free version)
- [VRay](https://www.chaosgroup.com/vray): Rendering software for visual effects, architecture, and design.
- [Redshift](https://redshift3d.com/): GPU-accelerated renderer for cinematic-quality production.
- [RenderMan](https://renderman.pixar.com/): Advanced rendering software used in film and visual effects.
- [Tachyon](http://tachyon-renderer.org/): Parallel ray tracing system for high-quality image rendering.
- [Nvidia Omniverse](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/gpu-accelerated-applications/omniverse/): Real-time 3D simulation and collaboration platform.
- [Arnold](https://www.solidangle.com/arnold/): Production-quality rendering software.
- [OctaneRender](https://home.otoy.com/render/octane-render/): GPU-accelerated renderer for high-quality production.

## **Gumroad tutorials and Assets**

# **2D**
## **Compositing**  
- [Affinity Designer](https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/): Vector graphic design software. (paid, no subscription)
- [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/): Color correction and non-linear video editing software. (free version)
- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html/): Professional image editing and compositing software. (paid, subscription)

# **Others**  
- Markdown: [Quadro](https://quarto.org/docs/get-started/hello/rstudio.html) Lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using a plain-text editor.
- [Jupyter](https://jupyter.org/): Web-based interactive development environment for creating and sharing documents with live code.
- [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/): Open-source distribution of Python and R programming languages for scientific computing.
- [Slicer](https://www.slicer.org/): Open-source software for medical image informatics and image-guided intervention.
- [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/): Free source code editor for Windows.
- [PureRef](https://www.pureref.com/): Standalone reference image viewer and manager.
- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/): Open-source vector graphics editor.
- [Paintstorm Studio](https://paintstormstudio.com/): Digital painting software with natural brush effects.
- [Autoremesher](http://autoremesher.com/): Automatic retopology software.
- [Marmoset](https://marmoset.co/): Real-time rendering and baking tools for 3D artists.
- [ArmorPaint](https://armorpaint.org/): 3D texture painting software.
- [ArtRage](https://www.artrage.com/): Digital painting and drawing software.
- [BirdFont](https://birdfont.org/): Font editor for creating vector graphics and exporting fonts.
- [Krita](https://krita.org/): Open-source digital painting and illustration software.
- [ShareX](https://getsharex.com/): Free and open-source screenshot and screencast tool.

## **Articles**
- Toumey, C. Cubism at the nanoscale. Nature Nanotech 2, 587–589 (2007). [Read Article](https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2007.310)
- Toumey, C. Images and icons. Nature Nanotech 5, 3–4 (2010). [Read Article](https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.458)
- Nakauchi, S., Tamura, H. Regularity of colour statistics in explaining colour composition preferences in art paintings. Sci Rep 12, 14585 (2022). [Read Article](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-18847-9)
- Nakauchi, S., Kondo, T., Kinzuka, Y. et al. Universality and superiority in preference for chromatic composition of art paintings. Sci Rep 12, 4294 (2022). [Read Article](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-08365-z)
- Iigaya, K., Yi, S., Wahle, I.A. et al. Aesthetic preference for art can be predicted from a mixture of low- and high-level visual features. Nat Hum Behav 5, 743–755 (2021). [Read Article](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01124-6)
- [Google Art Story](https://artsandculture.google.com/story/XAVxHxByw1SoIw)
- Batt, C.A., Waldron, A.M. & Broadwater, N. Numbers, scale and symbols: the public understanding of nanotechnology. J Nanopart Res 10, 1141–1148 (2008). [Read Article](https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-007-9344-1)

## **Books**
  - [Google Books](https://books.google.com/)
  - [Nature Chemistry](https://www.nature.com/nchem/)
  - [Nature](https://www.nature.com)
  - [Advanced Materials](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1468053X)

## **Photography & Art**
  - [Science Photo Library](https://www.sciencephoto.com/)
  - [Getty Images](https://www.gettyimages.com/)
  - [Google Arts & Culture](https://artsandculture.google.com/)
  - [MetMuseum.org Openaccess](https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search?searchField=All&showOnly=openAccess&sortBy=relevance&pageSize=0=)
  - [Smithsonian Open Access](https://www.si.edu/openaccess)
  - [National Gallery of Art Openaccess](https://www.nga.gov/open-access-images.html)
  - [Europeana](https://www.europeana.eu/en)

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