Matterfield

What Matterfield is

Matterfield is a web library of scanned real-world 3D assets and tools for VFX, computer vision, and video game developers. Its asset types include models, textures, HDRIs, and software, with downloads in FBX, PNG, EXR, and HIP (ZIP) formats. The free No Sponsorship plan provides common models and textures, collections, a blog, and a knowledgebase. Friend costs $10/mo and includes all 3D models and textures. Partner costs $25/mo and adds HDRIs, software, scripts, tools, and asset sponsorship. Benefactor costs $75/mo and adds high-poly source data plus revision and variation requests; it is required for companies with revenue >100k. Downloads are unlimited with the required subscription, but individual asset purchases are unavailable. Commercial use is permitted, though assets may not be resold on other websites or used for AI training without an agreement with Matterfield. A Houdini toolset page describes UV proxy output that can be unwrapped in RizomUV or Blender. Matterfield says it uses 3D scanning and multiple capture methods. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Who it suits

Matterfield suits 3D creators and teams working in VFX, computer vision, or game development who need scanned assets. The Friend plan is described for hobbyists, casual users, and creators; Benefactor is aimed at companies needing rich content and support.

Limits

No Sponsorship includes common models and textures rather than all catalog assets. Friend is $10 per month for all 3D models and textures; HDRIs and software, scripts, and tools are included starting with Partner at $25 per month.

Getting started

1. Visit matterfield.com.
2. Choose No Sponsorship, Friend, Partner, or Benefactor based on the included assets and tools you need.
3. Create collections on the free plan or select a paid plan for broader catalog access.
4. Download assets in available formats once your subscription provides access.
5. Use the Houdini UV proxy output with RizomUV or Blender if needed.

Verdict

Matterfield offers a free entry plan and paid subscriptions with broader asset access. Check the plan scope and commercial-use restrictions against your intended projects before subscribing.