# 3D Video Card Movie Software

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**Created:** [July 30, 2004, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3d-video-card-movie-software/257539 "2004-07-30T01:46:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 30, 2004, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3d-video-card-movie-software/257539/1 "2004-07-30T01:46:02Z")

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I’ve seen a couple of short films made using the level editors for 3D video games; basically, you just create a long cut scene without a level. These allow you to make a computer animated film without rendering by using the power of your 3D accelerator card. Is there any software out there **dedicated** to this purpose, perhaps with a free player plug-in so you don’t have to buy Max Payne II to watch the film?