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  1. Affordable 3D VR AR Headset + 3D Sculpting on a massive screen!

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    Hey Guys!

     

    I am backing an interesting project on Kickstarter at the moment. (I am getting a little addicted) ;-)

     

    The project in question is a device called the Cmoar: a VR AR Headset which uses an Android phone to work.

    (Yeah I hear ya - there are loads of these out there already, Google Cardboard, Vrase, Opendive, etc)

     

    The difference here is that this device doesn't only do AR and VR with Side By Side displayed images, it also has a 2D lens (part of a set of interchangeable lenses offering VR and AR) which gives the wearer the feeling of viewing their content on a massive 125" screen.

     

    It can also be linked to a PC or console for 60fps streaming of content (provided you have an Nvidia GTX card) which means you could potentially model, design & sculpt on a giant screen!

    Everything around you is blacked out which completely immerses you in your work. 

     

    Anyway, I thought this might be of interest to some other designers, sculptors, architects, game developers and modelers out there as I think Cmoar could have great potential - (and I really want one!)

    The product can be had for just £60 GBP / $100 USD. They only have 8 days to go and they are currently at £24,000 of their £60,000 goal.

     

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/706938033/cmoar-personal-smartphone-viewer

  2. Mixamo Fuse on Steam at 50% off

    in CG & Hardware Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Marc Wakefield

    It looks like there are some massive improvements coming to Fuse and it may be worth reconsidering.

    1.1 was a definite improvement and 1.2 looks like it will add more customization and address a load of other issues.

     

    I brought a Fuse exported obj into 3D Coat for texturing / normal detail work and it worked really well.

  5. Challenges feedback thread

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    I always 'want' to participate but time always seems to be an issue as there are also so many other things I want to do. Running two businesses, having a wife and two young sons means the only real time I have for personal / fun / diversions is from around 8pm in the evening onwards.

    I was surprised at the falling numbers too but I think it is also that people are in similar situations. The theme doesn't matter too much as it is all good practice but I am more inclined to partake in organic / anatomy / monster / alien challenges cause they are the most fun.  :)

  15. Budget 3d Coat Laptop?

    in General 3DCoat

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    I bought a Lenovo Y580 HD version to use as my portable 3D machine.

    It has a GTX 660 and an i7 processor and works really well with 3D Coat. It also boots up amazingly fast.

     

    It also handles games well and I get good performance from Unreal Engine 4 with it too.

    The only downside is the battery life. I have to keep it connected to the mains at all times.

  19. Looking for Advice on the best method to Detail Models

    in Finished Projects

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    Very well done!

    This thread makes very interesting reading and I can imagine how frustrated you must have got at many points in the process.

    You stuck with it though and came through with an amazingly accurate reproduction that really improves on the original.

     

    I also can't wait to see some action poses and facial expressions. Although facial rigging can be a complete bitch.  ;)

  21. Marc Wakefield : WIP : Adventures with Fuel 3D and 3D Coat

    in Finished Projects

    Posted · Edited by Marc Wakefield

    Hi guys,

     

    Here is the result of a little bit of messing around last night with my Fuel 3D face scan from the 3D Print show in London.

    I have previously only worked in Voxel mode but last night I saw the true value of surface mode!

    Having areas of higher polygon density just where you need them is amazing and the sculpting speed is mind blowing. 

     

    I used the default 3D Coat head as a starting point and merged the face scan to it then blended. 

     

    BkqXgU5CIAA6O10.png

     

    My Fuel 3D Scanner comes next month. So excited!  :)

     

    p.s. I have also attached the face scan so you can see what I had to work with and the quality that the Fuel 3D produces.

    I am redoing the eye area as I am going to add eyes, eyelashes, hair and bits as separate objects.

    post-421-0-77318900-1396945652_thumb.jpg

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  24. Trouble in Kiev

    in CG & Hardware Discussion

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    It's good to hear they are OK. It is definitely not looking good there at the moment.  

    It looks as though the temporary truce has been broken according to the BBC.

     

    I really hope they can put an end to the violence soon.

     

    Best wishes to all the Pilgway staff and their families.

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  25. 68 Minute Voxel Head

    in CG & Hardware Discussion

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    It certainly doesn't show!  :)

    You seem like a completely at home in both videos.

     

    I always believe a great artist can work with whatever tools he is given though.

     

    You have inspired me to start doing a few more 3d sketches for fun which I may start recording.

    It is so nice to just create something without constraint or purpose but it is something I find I have less time to do at present.

     

    I first remember seeing your 2D work in ImagineFX ages ago. Looking forward to seeing more of your 3D stuff...

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