Import images as planes (this was suggested to me and I couldn't get it to work, although it seemed like this was not the result I'm looking for either).Surface modeling (this doesn't preserve internal structure (duh) but also doesn't preserve color).

Voxel texturing of an object (I'd like it to be a 3D model, I also couldn't figure out how to color this).Below is an example of one of the slices: Blender didn't seem to like the fact that there was color. I couldn't get the voxel texturing to work. I have a stack of images that (when stacked) look like that model. I want to maintain the color of the image while making black transparent, like in the model below. Essentially, each image is a slice of a 3D object such that, if stacked along the z-axis, would make a 3D object. If you have a better method or know of the tutorial I mentioned in the question let me know.I have a stack of 2D images that I would like to render as a 3D object. Hope this info helps those that are trying to turn their 2D drawings into a 3D object.

If the links for #8 ever disappear, think of the layout(s) as a split view for x and y for the front and side or with a z for the top down view, plus maybe a 4th view that has the camera angled to see a decent 3D view of the item as a whole.Īs for the technique I was looking for, it was along the lines of the 'ZBrush - Concept Sculpting' method but using the lines and shape of the two drawings as guidelines for the pen, inflate, deflate and grab tools to transform your 2D drawing on a plane or cube into the 3D object you wanted. Which you could go back and forth between ZBrush and Blender where needed depending on your work method.Ĩ - Use Blender to set your layout to look about the same as in the following video: or this image to be able to develop/create your mesh to the shape you need. Then work on refining it in Blender where needed.ħ - ZBrush, Use their Concept Sculpting method. Though you might need a blender add-on for the isometric view.Ģ - Smoothie-3D, One 2D picture to create model from, then import into Blender.ģ - Regard 3D, by using multiple views to create a model and bring into Blender.Ĥ - Kinect with 3D Scan app, then work on your file in Blender.ĥ - 3Sweep, though you'll have to check when it'll be commercially available to the public and by then you can use Blender to flesh out any issues.Ħ - PhotoAnim 3D, you can use one 2D image to work from. Such as the following:ġ - Extruding a simple mesh or vector graphic in a 2D or isometric view. I did find some useful techniques/methods/programs over the years that were just as good with using one or several background images.

Blender 2d image to 3d model