If you have a better method or know of the tutorial I mentioned in the question let me know.In this tutorial we will see three tricks to convert a 2D image to 3D.
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.