Filter Forge is Awesome

I've discovered a new program that is going to be incredible. It's not free but it's reasonably priced. The Professional version is a bit more, especially when they aren't running the 33% discount but they do that occasionally so you can wait for it.

Go have a look at the site (filterforge.com) and you'll see what all the excitement is about. You can create Photoshop Filters and procedural textures for your 3D work without writing one line of code. It's a node based app so it takes some time to get used to but it's very, very powerful.

I've created a filter and submitted it to Filter Forge for inclusion in their catalog and it was accepted. They have a great program that if you submit filters and they get used (downloaded) by enough people, they go as credit towards a free copy of the program and ultimately, a free lifetime license. It's a pretty sweet offer. So, go have a look and get to work making filters and textures. It's a lot of fun and a powerful new tool.

Here is a link to my filter:  http://www.filterforge.com/filters/9135.html . I needed a texture to simulate an urban area as seen from a very high altitude and couldn't find the right texture. So, I created one in the trial version of Filter Forge and was hooked.