3D Modeling

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A Wee Little Scan
3D Baby Scan – How to 3D Scan Your Child

Many of us have photos from our days as a baby, but what if we could have something more than just a 2D photo for the next generation? Well now you can with a 3D baby scan.

by Jaime Rios Velasco
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Print Your Own Steve?
Minecraft Update Lets You Officially Export 3D Models

World-building gets a new meaning in the latest Minecraft update. Players can now export creations to Remix 3D - possibly 3D printing them.

by Matthew Mensley
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Say Cheese
3D Rendering a Fake Image for a French Photo ID

Blurring the lines of identity and what is real, a French artist has used 3D modeling to fake a image for his government photo ID.

by Hanna Watkin
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Making Profits Take Shape
3D Modeling Jobs: The Best Sites

Read all about the best sites to explore 3D modeling job opportunities and make a profit online as a 3D designer!

by Mônica Laiolti dos Santos
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New Modos of Work
Modo (3D Modeling Software): All You Need to Know

With Modo, 3D modeling ascends to new heights of artistry. Read on to learn more about the program and how it'll fuel your artistic drive!

by Lauren Fuentes
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Practice Makes Perfect
Best Maya 3D Modeling Tutorials (Most Are Free)

Maya can be a bit intimidating, especially for beginners. Read on for the best Maya 3D modeling tutorial videos. Almost all are free!

by Naomi Kaye
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Design for Perfection
How to Design Parts for SLA 3D Printing

Learn how to optimize your designs for SLA 3D printing, a not-so-simple 3D printing technology. In this guide, we present a number of tips that'll take you down the road to success!

by Brian Obudho
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Thingiverse Trends
Most Popular Software and Models on Thingiverse Over 30 Days

Exclusive look at Thingiverse trends over a 30 day period, with the most popular models and software, plus geographical and demographic data.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Judging Blocks by Their Covers
Free 3D Textures for 3D Modeling: The Best Sites

If you're looking for free 3D textures to improve your renderings, check out our selection of the best sites where you can get them for free.

by Jackson O'Connell
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The Heavyweight Class
SketchUp vs AutoCAD: The Differences

If you're deciding between SketchUp vs. AutoCAD, read on to find out how they compare and which is better for you!

by Lucas Carolo
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Real-time Rendering
Vectary Updates Platform to Expand 3D Modeling Tools

by Anne Freier
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3D modeling software
Autodesk 123D Design Review: Powerful & Simple

It is a powerful, yet relatively simple to use 3D creation and editing tool. For more details, read this Autodesk's 123D Design review.

by Victor Anusci
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Super Model
Nvidia Showcases LATTE3D Text-to-3D Generative AI Model

The model can generate 3D models from user-input text prompts in less than a second, and produces better or equal quality than other similar models, Nvidia suggests.

by Adam Kohut
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Modeling Truly in 3D
The Best Gravity Sketch Tutorials

Learning any new software can be challenging. Fortunately, Gravity Sketch tutorials are easy to come by. Read on for the best!

by Nadav Hakak
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Blend It All
Blender 4.0 Improves Search, UI, BDSF and Just About Everything Else

From the UI to rendering to Geometry Nodes and the introduction of Light Linking, Blender's 4.0 update touches on everything the software has to offer.

by Adam Kohut
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Make It So
AnkerMake’s Make It Real Update Turns Cities and 2D Images Into Stunning 3D Prints

Two new features, 3D Paint and CityPrint, enable users to generate customized STLs that bring a bit more life to the model creation platform.

by Adam Kohut
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Taking Shape
OpenAI Is Back With Another Text-to-3D-Model Generator

Shap-E is a step up from the recent, point cloud-based Point-E, featuring more-realistic textures and lighting.

by Adam Kohut
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Maximum Update
Maxon Releases Huge Update for Maxon One Software Suite

Update sees new tools and features for ZBrush, Forger, Cinema4D, Red Giant, and more.

by Adam Kohut
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Across the Metaverse
Epic Games, Sketchfab Announce ‘Unified Marketplace’, Fab

Fab will launch later this year as a one-stop-shop for digital assets, with Sketchfab as a "foundational pillar".

by Adam Kohut
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Shake Your Womp
Even Potato Computers Can Run This New 3D Modeling Software

Browser-based 3D modeling software, Womp, is free during its alpha and has a beginner-friendly approach that leverages "pixel streaming" and SDF modeling.

by Adam Kohut
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