3D modeling isn't necessarily the easiest field to break into. Not only will you need a relatively high-powered PC (those polygons don't come cheap), but you'll also need modeling software and knowledge of several different systems just to get started.
For many, starting with pre-built models is the way to go: it's tough to build something complicated from scratch, but if you break something down and learn how all of the moving parts work together, learning tends to come a bit more easily.
The only real problem with that strategy is that pre-built 3D models can be ludicrously expensive. Granted, creating highly-detailed, well-lit models takes a lot of time and effort, but the higher-end 3D models are typically far out of the price range of the average consumer.
That's what makes Video CoPilot's latest deal so great: not only is the studio offering up a slew of high-res, 4K-textured models for free, but the models are based on something that people will actually care about: Star Wars!
In celebration of May the 4th (otherwise known as Star Wars Day), Video CoPilot has released its library of high-end Star Wars models, all for absolutely no charge. It's a pretty robust collection, too: everything from droids to scenery to fighters to a few famous lightsabers are up for grabs.
As it stands, it looks like these models will be free for the time being — but there's always a chance a price tag could pop up. If you're looking to download the models, simply head on over to Video CoPilot's official site.
