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Right Brain 3D Artists Are Geniuses

The right side of our brain is our creativity center. In addition to things like artistic creativity, this is the intuitive part of our brain. It is where problem solving happens. In genius brains, this part of the brain is also believed to be more honed than in normal brains. It tends to be less… Continue Reading Right Brain 3D Artists Are Geniuses

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The Future Of Design With 3D Models

SpaceX the company founded by Elon Musk, the world’s busiest rich dude and mad scientist, has just posted a video showing off the Iron Man-inspired 3D modeling setup and is exploring methods for engineers to accelerate their workflow by designing more directly in 3D. By combining the gesture-sensing Leap Motion controller with an array of… Continue Reading The Future Of Design With 3D Models

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Teaching My Mum 3D Modeling (Week 9)

I have not spoken to my Mum for the last couple of months due to the wig incident at Aunty P’s funeral. However, I heard from family members that my Mum was saying that I had abandoned her and was not returning her calls anymore.  Now, I don’t recall receiving any call or voice messages… Continue Reading Teaching My Mum 3D Modeling (Week 9)

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The Beach (Week 10)

Last weekend was very hot in Los Angeles, so my girlfriend Katrina and I decided to go hang out at the beach. I brought my laptop, speakers and camera with me to the beach. My goal was to use the beach environment to stimulate my imagination to create. While chilling on the sand listening to… Continue Reading The Beach (Week 10)

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Software That Can Make 3D Models From A Single Photograph

Most image-based modelling packages can recreate 3D models from two or more reference photos of an object. 3-Sweep goes one better – or rather, one fewer. This magical software can almost instantly turn a still photo into a 3D model. Demonstrated at Siggraph Asia 2013, the software only requires the user to define the three… Continue Reading Software That Can Make 3D Models From A Single Photograph

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Soccer 3D Modelers (Week 11)

It has been several years since I played the game of soccer or as some will say football.  My buddy Larry who is an avid soccer player told me over the weekend that two of the guys that play on his soccer team were 3d modelers. He said that they were also brothers and very… Continue Reading Soccer 3D Modelers (Week 11)

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Google Earth No Longer Accepting Hand-Built 3D Models

With only a few weeks left until new 3d models in the Google 3D Warehouse are no longer loaded into Google Earth, we are seeing that 3d modeling is becoming more of a specialized industry for 3d artist that continue to build amazing 3d models. While we can appreciate that Google is pushing more toward… Continue Reading Google Earth No Longer Accepting Hand-Built 3D Models

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New Sensor That Turns Your IPad Into A Mobile 3D Scanner

Capture a 3D model of a room, or create 3D images of objects, just by walking around the space or the objects with a tablet Relevant Products/Services equipped with a clip-on sensor. That’s the idea behind the first 3D sensor specifically designed for mobile Relevant Products/Services devices.

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Why 3D Artist Gain Weight (Week 12)

Like every 3d artist that I know, I spend countless hours a day on the computer working on one 3d modeling project after another. With most projects having aggressive deadlines it is almost impossible not to work long hours in order to meet the timelines. This of course means lots of sitting in front of… Continue Reading Why 3D Artist Gain Weight (Week 12)

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2015 Ford Mustang Rendered In 3D [Video]

Even though the 3D rendering is far from being finished, with minor changes to be added in the future – the author says the quarter window “may need a little tweaking” and the taillights are obviously similar to those on the current musclecar – this “360 degree spin” video is one that Mustang enthusiasts can’t… Continue Reading 2015 Ford Mustang Rendered In 3D [Video]

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3Doodler Gadget Makes Handheld 3D Modeling Possible

The 3Doodler, a sort of handheld 3D modeler.The gadget extrudes heated plastic, similar to an electric glue gun, that allows users to make a variety of objects. The company plans to offer stencils on its website for beginner users to make everything from the Eiffel Tower to a horse-drawn carriage. See the 3Doodler in action… Continue Reading 3Doodler Gadget Makes Handheld 3D Modeling Possible

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Mr Tapia – The Nasty 3d Director (Week 13)

I met Mr. Tapia last weekend at a friends wedding. He was sitting on the same table with me and so we got talking. I discovered that he was a 3d Art Director at a production studio in Hollywood. We exchanged business cards and I setup an appointment to meet with him on Tuesday for… Continue Reading Mr Tapia – The Nasty 3d Director (Week 13)

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Autodesk ReCap Photo – Photo Scan Software For Image-Based Modeling

You can now create high-quality textured 3D mesh models and point clouds from photos for digital or physical use with Autodesk® ReCap™ Photo, an advanced professional-grade service. Capture and upload photos into this cloud service where you can automatically stitch them together to create an image-based model, as well as add survey points or known… Continue Reading Autodesk ReCap Photo – Photo Scan Software For Image-Based Modeling

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3D Modeling History Lesson (Week 14)

This week was a very busy week for me. It started off with my Mum calling saying she was not feeling well and requesting that I come see her immediately. So I said I would stop by that evening around 6pm after my appointment. However, my appointment was rescheduled so I decided to visit a… Continue Reading 3D Modeling History Lesson (Week 14)

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3D Party (Week 15)

Cornelius had a very big face with a balding hair line and big popping eye balls. He knocked on my door early Sunday morning and as I looked through the peep hole, I saw his very large face staring back at me. I was still recovering from my hangover from the night before so I… Continue Reading 3D Party (Week 15)

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