Where may one get sample 3d environments?

Question

I want to test my 3d rendering engine as it gets developed, but I am using really lame objects like COLLADA models and such.

I was wondering if anyone knew about a repository where one could download full 3d scenes, like cities, but not full levels.

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Answer 1

The classic test model is the Sponza Atrium scene (http://hdri.cgtechniques.com/~sponza/files/) by Marko Dabrovic.

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There are many, many images of this scene from different rendering engines around, so you have lots to compare your results to.

Otherwise, here are some other useful model sites:

• http://www.turbosquid.com
• http://www.modelup.com
• http://www.archibase.net/gdl
• http://modelsbank.3dm3.com
• http://www.max-realms.com
• http://www.3dlands.com
• http://www.evermotion.org/
• http://archive3d.net/

Summary

A recent high-res update of the Sponza Atrium scene (among other widely used test models) can be found here: graphics.cs.williams.edu/data/meshes.xml – Reality