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‘Animation General’ by Sawyer Geffert “In a hospital for animated characters, a classic 2d doctor and a clay animation nurse must operate on a broken 3d model.” Thesis film by Sawyer Geffert made at Ringling College of Art and Design, USA, 2018. Music by Kare Wade. Voice credits: Margaret Manning (Nurse Clay), Sawyer Geffert (Dr. Paper)

Polish your 3D skills by creating this amazing suit of armor that could be a perfect prop for a video game. Make the most of the tools ZBrush has to offer and see what you can do! Just Enroll in the free course by Dídac Soto. About this course On this course, we’ll create a suit of… Continue Reading Design a Suit of Armor

In this video, Darrell walks us through his process for 3D modeling a helmet replica using photo reference. Follow along as Darrell explains how he approaches creating digital forms to exacting detail. Shot and edited by Darrell Maloney 

Imagine if you could have a 3D model inside your sketchbook. Then, imagine that it would automatically generate perspective lines for you. And now, imagine that you could fly between views to present your work. Would you believe it? Today, meet Drag’n’Fly­ — the new way to sketch over 3D models. It’s truly this simple:… Continue Reading How To… Sketch with “Live” 3D Models

In this video we will check the Meshroom – a new free and open source Photogrammetry software that enables you to create 3D models using a series of photos. Available on Windows and Linux machines with a CUDA GPU, you can create complex textured 3D objects from a scene virtually reconstructed from a series of pictures. This video… Continue Reading How To Create 3D Models Using a Series of Photos.

In this 3D modeling video tutorial, FlippedNormals is covering some examples where triangles can be great in order to make modeling easier and faster. 

These tools, similar to free CAD software, enable users to sculpt three-dimensional models of objects and characters and subsequently enhance those graphic design creations with realistic detailing. 3D modeling software is commonly used in entertainment spaces, such as film or video game creation. However, they can also be utilized for building design or marketing and advertising. And believe… Continue Reading 7 Best Free 3D Modeling Software Tools in 2018

Many people across the world enjoy 3D animations by Pixar and Disney for their humor and the endless things that can be done with the power of computer animation. What most people do not care to think about is the time and effort that goes into creating these works. As a former animation major who… Continue Reading What Most People Don’t Know About 3D Animation

While VR is still seen by many as mainly for gaming, one of its most promising use cases is actually how it could enhance professional 3D creation workflows such as modeling, CAD, or animation. In VR you have all the space around you for UI and content to float, rather than being restricted to your… Continue Reading Oculus Rift ‘Hybrid Apps’ Could Bring PC Modeling, CAD, and Animation Software To VR

Umbra, a 3D modelling company based in Helsinki, Finland, has set its sights on making a highly-detailed scan of the whole world. A potentially Google Maps-beating technology, Umbra uses photogrammmetry data to stitch together its highly complex models which can be viewed in the cloud. Crunching large datasets Primarily, Umbra’s real-world applications are in product development, gaming, architecture/construction and VR/AR.… Continue Reading Umbra Large-scale 3d Modeling Beats Google Maps At Its Own Game

Switching between modeling and drawing just got easier. Credit: Jim Keen. Image courtesy of Morpholio. With Apple’s recent release of its latest mobile operating system, iOS 12, we’re now seeing new feature releases in a variety of apps. Two players in the world of architectural software, Morpholio Trace and Shapr3D, today announced a joint effort that promises… Continue Reading Morpholio Trace and Shapr3D launch new iOS 12 features to integrate 3D modeling and sketching for architects

Discover 20+ styles of 3D modeling ranging from good old sub-d modeling to a neural network-aided design by Gleb Alexandrov. 

Introduction Character modeling is the process of creating a character within the 3D space of computer programs. The techniques for character modeling are essential for third – and first – person experiences within film, animation, games, and VR training programs. In this article, I explain how to design with intent, how to make a design… Continue Reading Tutorial: Character Modeling for 3D Applications

On September 12, Vectorworks released the 2019 version of its BIM software, including updates to add-ons Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, Designer, Bracework, and Vision. The move comes less than six months after the company released its 2018 version of the software. As usual, Vectorworks asked for user feedback on what changes it should make, then… Continue Reading Vectorworks Releases 2019 Version of Its Software

One of the earliest use cases in both AR and VR was using these new mediums as a canvas for different creations. From Google’s Tilt Brush to paint in 3D space in VR to their “Just a Line” app to draw in 3D space using their AR framework, ARCore. Magic Leap also launched its highly anticipated mixed… Continue Reading 2D design still has a place in a world with 3D AR and VR