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  • How to Change From 2D to 3D

    Three-dimensional (3D) images appear to jump off the screen or page. They are created with layers of the same still or motion image. The layers are slightly misaligned so that they appear blurry unless you are wearing 3D glasses. There are several pieces of software available that will allow you to convert your 2D images or movies into 3D. You may need a little knowledge in each piece of software but the processes of the conversion are fairly simple.

  • How to Convert 2D to 3D in Photoshop

    Being able to show concepts from different angles is a useful part of presentations. Adobe Photoshop has a number of features for enhancing the display quality of images. One such feature is the ability to turn 2D image into 3D models. This can be done in the CS3 and newer versions. You should practice on simple image shapes before moving onto more complex objects.

  • How to Create Your Own Media Player Buttons

    If you are using programs like Silverlight or Adobe Flash to create your own video content, embed media controls like "Play" or "Pause" directly into the video. Usually, the applications for producing this kind of content will provide graphics presets that you can use for your button controls. However, you might decide that you want to give the controls a more personal touch by using image you have or even use graphics related to the video content in some way. Use one of several graphics programs to create graphics for your buttons.

  • How to Create Free Personal Characters and Avatars

    Avatars are often seen in blogs and forums. They are used as a way to have a visual representation of yourself in the discussions without having to use a real picture. Often, these avatars are meant to look cool or funny. Although in some cases the site itself will supply you with a list of avatar images you can use, many people prefer to create their own avatar and upload it, if the site allows this. Fortunately, if you would like to create an avatar, several free applications can assist you.

  • How to Design a 3D Avatar

    An "avatar" is a digital representation of one's self. It can be used as a profile picture, a character in a game or an animation to add to emails, a personal website or a social website. Some people choose to create an avatar that resembles themselves as closely as possible, while others choose to accentuate a specific characteristic or design an alter ego. Whatever the purpose, there are plenty of websites that allow users to design intricate 3D avatars.

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  • How to Render a 2D Design to a 3D Design

    Artists can render a 3D design from a 2D one with a 3D modeling program. After producing a 2D design, an artist will use the 3D modeling program's tools to project the design into 3D space. This process involves additional design decisions because there are many ways to convert 2D to 3D and different ways to produce various effects. For example, a company logo projected onto a sphere (a basic 3D solid) will appear very differently than the same logo projected onto corrugated sheet metal. The potential advantage of a 3D design is increased visual interest, resulting from a depiction…

  • 3D Design Software for Children

    With the increase in three-dimensional films and advancing technology, there are several types of software programs for that child who is interested in designing a character, machine, or even a house in 3D.

  • How to Design a Bathroom in 3D

    Designing a bathroom in 3D is a project best done with a computer-aided design (CAD) application and the advice of an architect. Since both of these resources require significant time or money, consider taking the following "baby step" before investing in either of them. Try out some of the Web applications that let you quickly create floor plans free of charge. These applications typically feature galleries of sample plans on which you can base your own design. After learning some design fundamentals from these programs, you may be ready to invest the money and time needed to actually design a…

  • 3D Design Tools

  • How to Design a Free 3D Human Figure

    Designing a three-dimensional (3D) human figure used to require expensive and complicated computer-aided design (CAD) programs that had large computer space requirements. This technology now is available online for free with several different 3D avatar creation and animation generators. Most of these programs are associated with virtual worlds that exist on the Internet. Within those worlds, 3D avatars are used to interact with each other in a social networking environment. Sites such as Moove, IMVU, Rocktropia and Second Life provide free 3D avatar creators that are accessible to users who create accounts on the sites.

  • 3D Design Technology

    3D design technology is the set of computer hardware and software tools used to create virtual 3D objects. Another term for this technology is computer aided design (CAD). Scientists and engineers developed CAD to streamline the design of buildings, industrial goods, and other structures requiring precise measurements. Though CAD was used primarily by manufacturing industries and scientists in its early years, it's now used by many different segments of society, including average consumers. For example, web surfers can use online CAD applets to design rooms for their homes.

  • DIY Landscaping Software

    Landscape software designed for the non-professional helps the do-it-yourself gardener create on-screen the landscape they see in their mind. Software choices range from sophisticated to simple and costly to free. Some of the software includes home design as well as landscape design. The software providers understand that users are not professional landscapers nor are they computer programmers, so the software is generally user friendly. Some of the advanced features offered require more technical proficiency. Ideally, the software helps the do-it-yourself landscaper minimize costly labor-intensive mistakes and maximize the total outdoor space opportunity and ultimate living experience.

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