3D Art Articles & Editorials - Page 5

How 3D Modeling is Transforming Cosplay from Pixels to Props

Cosplay has evolved from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon, with enthusiasts striving for screen and/or page accurate costumes and props.

Hit or Miss: Why Some Fan-Made Projects Excel While Others Fail

When Black Mesa by Crowbar Collective - a fan-made remake of the original Half-Life by Valve - emerged in 2020 as a standalone commercial product, it quickly became a sensation.

3D Fantasy Worlds: How 3D Connects Us to Our Heritage through Stories and Art

Storytelling and art are a natural part of our history and self-expression. Throughout millennia, they have provided us with a means to connect with others and understand the world around us.

Architecting the Apocalypse: Why Dystopian 3D Environments Are So Popular

The popularity of these digital wastelands is not accidental. In an era marked by climate anxiety, political division, and the rapid acceleration of technology, dystopian art becomes a cathartic lens through which to process unease.

Status Cloth: Today's Cloth Simulation and the Role of Machine Learning

Explore the state of today's cloth simulation and how machine learning is contributing to its advancements.

Retro Onslaught: Exploiting Nostalgia in Gaming

Type 'retro' into the search box of any large social network, and a whole lot of groups or separate accounts dedicated to all things retro will pop out. Retro video games will account for a significant percentage of them.

Reimagining Graffiti with AR and 3D to Preserve Street Art in Digital Space

As cities change and walls are repainted, the stories embedded in graffiti are at risk of being lost. But thanks to advances in 3D scanning and augmented reality, preservation is no longer confined to static photos or videos.

The Faces Behind the Mesh: Scanning, Modeling, and Ethics in Digital Identity

The rise of facial scanning and 3D character modeling has transformed industries from gaming to social media, while also raising significant ethical and privacy concerns.

Tackling the Challenges of Rendering Liquids in 3D

Water. A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, covering 71% of our planet's surface; the main constituent of the fluids of all known living organisms...

The New Digital Canvas: 3D Art’s Influence on Modern Tattoo Design​

In recent years, the integration of 3D modeling software into tattoo design has revolutionized the industry, offering unprecedented precision and visualization capabilities.