Can you recommend a guide and software for making 3D objects?

Tomas

My idea is to take photos of bones (scapula, femur...) from different angles, run them through a software which will somehow combine them and make a 3D object in space, that i can rotate and add annotation (tags?, description for different parts of bone)

I am not a programmer and i need something easy.

Do you have any ideas? :)

Answer
photos are 2d. you can get depth, but not 3d. you need a 3d scanner like a next engine 3d scanner they run $3000. the web site is pretty cool, it will show you how to scan and print. the printer in the web site is is a year old and now they have much better printers with more options on materials available.
for software you will need a program like Solidworks. it is #1 right now for 3d. it is what Pixiar animation use and many large companies. there are other programs, but after my research for myself most will not talk to the scanner. down side is cost and you need a pretty big system to run it.
then if you want you can send it to a 3d printer for a few dollars you will get a actual 3d sculpture. there are several 3d printers, but after looking at many the 'shapesways gallery' they can print in plastics, metal, ceramics.
this stuff is super cool. this should lead you in the right direction. these printers have only been available for public about a year, but they have been around since the 80s.

What software (s) are the best for beginner cad/cam hobbyist? ? ?

G

I want to learn how to make simple 3d molds using 3d software, cad, cam software, and a cnc machine. Am just trying to figure out where to begin....What software Tools should I start with?

Answer
tools and software may depend on design product ,

Google Sketchup free version may be best to try and start with ,
http://sketchup.google.com/

http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/70
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodnews/2009october/sketchup.html
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SolidWorks - 3D CAD
http://www.solidworks.com/
Ascon Kompas 3d
http://ascon.net/solutions/kompas_3d/
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5-axis CNC Software
http://www.mastercam.com/
Vectric Aspire
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/aspire/whats_new/aspire_v3/whats_new_overview.htm
BobCAD Cam
http://www.bobcad.com/products/cad

NextEngine 3D Scanner
http://www.nextengine.com/
Handyscan Handheld 3D Scanners
http://www.creaform3d.com/en/handyscan3d/default.aspx
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