This great article from 3dnatives covers the top 12 best 3D software for beginners. We often discuss 3D scanning on this website and often overlook that sometimes you may need to clean up your results. Fear not, as 3dnatives.com comes to our rescue with their (very well done!) top 12 of easy to use 3D…
The best DIY 3D scanners (2019)
Great article by 3Dsourced that covers DIY scanners – while obviously there are professional solutions for professionals lets not forget that a lot of people do 3D scanning for fun, maybe with just a cellphone and a copy of 3DF Zephyr Free or Meshroom. So lets see what you can 3D print / DIY in…
Videotutorial: 3D scanning with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro telephone
For YouTube user 3d print creator, this videotutorial shows 3D scanning using the Huawei Mate 20 Pro device.
Blender 2.8 released
Blender 2.8 has been released – a tool that everyone working with 3D scanning should learn sooner or later! Check the fantastic video by YouTube channel Gamefromscratch below! It’s finally happened, the final version of Blender 2.8 is here! UI redesigned, EEVEE realtime renderer, new cycles features, 2D grease pencil support and so much more….
Photogrammetry contest by 3Dflow
Photogrammetry company 3DFLOW has announced a new contest: 3D scan (using their Photogrammetry Software 3DF Zephyr) anything for a chance to win software, sketchfab subscription and the grand prize, a Valve Virtual Reality Kit! Learn more: https://www.3dflow.net/3dflow-world-cup-2019-contest-announcement/
How structured light scanners work
From YouTube user RangeVision 3D Scanners, a quick and nice video (around 2 minutes) that visually explains how structured light scanners work. What role do cameras and projector play? How the system measures the distance to the object? How is triangulation related to the process of 3D scanning? Get answers to all these questions in…
Videotutorial: photography for photogrammetry
From the official YouTube channel of the company 3Dflow, this tutorial is not focused on the photogrammetry software 3DF Zephyr, but rather on how to take good pictures for photogrammetry in general. This tutorial doesn’t simply explain the overlap requirements or the classic acquisition techniques, but rather delves deep into more advanced techniques (for example,…
Tutorial: using skanect with Structure Sensor by occipital
From occipital’s official Support page, a tutorial on 3D scanning using Skanect with their Structure Sensor in just 10 steps: Using the Structure Sensor with Skanect makes it incredibly easy for nearly anyone to capture, refine and share high-quality 3D scans of people and objects. Here’s how to get started. […] If you want to…
Tutorial: how to setup a successful photogrammetry project
Sketchfab user Abby Crawford has written a nice tutorial on how to setup a successful photogrammetry project. This tutorial explains the steps required in order to take good photos for photogrammetry, the subject’s qualities and some post processing tips. A short read worth your time that can be read directly on Sketchfab’s website at the…
Tutorial: 3Dscanning with skanect
Learn 3Dscanning with skanect (and of course, a kinect!) with this great step-by-step guide written by instructables user azelinskie: The tutorial goes through the full process, from setting up the capturing devices (including a turntable) to the full 3D model generation and cleanup. Read the full tutorial: https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-scan-with-Skanect/
Videotutorial: integrating scans in Unreal Engine
From the official YouTube channel of the company Quixel, a great breakdown on the re-creation of the iconic de_dust2 map in Unreal Engine 4. Quixel shows us how to integrate their Megascans ( a massive asset library generated with the help of photogrammetry and 3d scanning) very quickly and easily in UE4. In order to…
Videotutorial: learn photogrammetry with 3DF Zephyr
From the official YouTube channel of the company 3Dflow, the first tutorial on their photogrammetry software 3DF Zephyr. This tutorial is focused on basic photogrammetry and can be also processed with their free edition, although you can easily apply it to any other photogrammetry software. Watch the tutorial on the official 3Dflow YouTube channel: