3D SCANNING



How does it feel like to be able to scan 3D surfaces? Yes, this is the first time I am able to scan 3D. The machine costs around S$100,000 and the Graphic Lab, Department of Computer Science, School of Computing, NUS has one of it. I was there to scan an architecture model but later decided to scan my own face for fun.



There are limitations though. The laser and camera cannot detect transparent surfaces like glass.



It can not detect black also so unless you want to shave your hair or dye it pure white or gold or any colours other than black, it will work.



So now I have a real 3D full model of my face! However, I did it very roughly so you can say that it is just a very raw file. It was meant to be for fun anyway.



It was interesting. No wonder this thing costs a bomb! Its capabilities are impressive and mind you this is just a cheaper range of 3D scanners.



It is a real 3D file. The Geomagic Studio software was able to export as a .3ds, .wrl, .dxf, .obj and more which means it gives me alot of options to tweak it in Max, Maya, AutoCad and even in EON Professional. I will definitely need to explore more! Nice stuff!

Finally, imagine your skin to be made of metal or glass or perspex!