3D Modeling

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Mix It Up
The Best Blender Alternatives

Blender is a popular modeling program, but it's good to know what else is out there. Read on to learn about the best Blender alternatives!

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The Mighty Beast of 3D Design
Rhino3D Models – 5 Best Sources

Rhino3D, a cutting edge 3D software, rams through design barriers to help you design anything from graceful buildings to sexy cars. This article delves into where to find models online so you can hit the ground running.

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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.

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Heaven for Anime Fans
3D Models Extracted From Video

A new 3D models generator service promises extraction of characters from videos. Currently, it’s limited to animations.

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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!

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Designs You Can Touch
New MakeVR Modeling App Allows for 3D Printing VR Designs

Bringing powerful design tools to your fingertips, MakeVR has just launched for the HTC Vive. Best of all, you can 3D print your designs.

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New Ways to Share
Facebook Supports New Format for Interactive 3D Model Uploads

You can now digitally sculpt a 3D model and upload it straight to Facebook to share with your friends. But, better yet, Facebook is now offering support for higher-quality glTF 2.0 files.

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Rebuilding Syria’s Treasures, Bit by Bit
#NewPalmyra Launches #Palmyraverse Online Space with Monthly Prompts to Create

The NewPalmyra project is an effort to reconstruct the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria using modern technologies. The project has now launched Palmyraverse, an online space to view the resulting monuments.

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New 3D Modeling Software
PlastiSketch Debuts Alternative 3D Modeling Method Using Vectors

PlastiSketch offers a new method of 3D modeling that is an alternative to established tools. It is designed for those that want to create sculpted 3D objects, but lack the artistic finesse required by the likes of Zbrush and Blender.

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Building the Resistance
Star Wars Models Made by Zortrax Machines

A lot of work goes into modeling Star Wars ships like the U-Wing and the Resistance Bomber. For that, model maker Alexander Hutchings trusts Zortrax machines.

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Organizing the Virtual World's Information
Google Launches Poly, a Full-Color 3D Model Library

Internet giant Google has opened a 3D asset library. Called Poly, the repository teems with everyday and exotic objects for VR/AR creation.

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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.

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Around & Around
Could the LyfieEye 360-Degree Camera Offer 3D Scanning Too?

The LyfieEye is a plug-in 360-degree camera for your smartphone from startup eCapture, who also promise 3D scanning in a future update.

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iRumors
Preview the New iPad with a 3D Printed Dummy

Youtube Blogger reverse engineers new iPad design using a leaked case, providing clues to the latest hardware Apple will launch on 21 March.

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All you need to know about 3D file formats
The Most Common 3D File Formats

Which 3D file formats are there? How do they compare? We simply explain the most common 3D file formats used today: STL, OBJ, FBX, COLLADA, 3DS, IGES; STEP, and VRML/X3D.

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

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ParaMatters Releases CogniCAD, a Cognitive Design Platform at CES 2018

ParaMatters is releasing CogniCAD, a cloud-based, cognitive design platform which is currently pay per design, at CES 2018. It's available to use immediately. 

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Mobile Sprout Pro Capabilities
HP Z 3D Camera Offers HP Sprout’s 3D Scanning Capabilities For a Fraction of the Price

HP releases Z 3D Camera which is offers the 3D scanning capabilities of the Sprout Pro PC in a portable camera accessory which attaches to your computer.

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iCAD
Shapr3D Introduces Powerful CAD Modeling into the iPad Pro

Shapr3D integrates with Siemens PLM and Tech Soft 3D to release professional-grade 3D CAD modeling software for the iPad Pro. 

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Wrecktacular
Researchers Digitize WW2 Shipwreck, Viewable in VR

Marine archaeology project Presence in the Past brings WW2 shipwreck the SS Thistlegorm to VR, thanks to photogrammetry.

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