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How You Can Make 3D from Photos with Archipelis Designer

Archipelis Designer offers an easy way to make 3D models. By drawing the outline of a model in 2D, Archipelis Designer makes the 2D to 3D conversion. But does it work?
Traditional 3D polygonal modeling packages have a steep learning curve. The modeler must learn to model in polygons, to unwrap the 3D model, and to apply textures to the model. Part art and part craft, the subtleties of mastering a top-end modeling studio such as 3D Studio Max or Maya can take months or even years depending on the experience of the user.Archipelis Designer claims or watches like Seiko Chronograph Black Dial Black PVD Mens Watch SSB093
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to remove this learning curve. The Archipelis 3D model starts as a 2D drawing or photo which the modeler uses as a reference to trace out the shapes of the model. The software then creates a 3D polygonal representation of this 2D drawing, and the texture from the reference image is automatically transferred to the model.3D from PhotosThis innovative approach of making 3D models from 2D images is both intuitive and fast. The initial drawing that will be converted to 3D can be roughly sketched in, then by magnifying the drawing, the contours can be more accurately adjusted. The results are quite staggering: a photo-realistic 3D model can be achieved in only a few minutes.2D to 3D ConversionArchipelis Designer has no animation options, but can export to the following formats so that an Archipelis model can be imported into another software package for rigging purposes:•  The wide range of format types means that supported third-party products include, but are not restricted to, Quidam, Truespace, Carrara, 3DS Max, Maya, Milkshape and Google Sketchup. Archipelis Designer also includes an exporter to create sculpted primitives (more commonly known as “sculpted prims” or “sculpties”) for Linden Lab's Second Life online world.Second Life Sculpted PrimsA sculpted prim is a three dimensional textured mesh that can be used in Second Life as an avatar or object.