Interesting idea
I just downloaded blender the other day and am trying to teach myself how to use it. I didn’t realize I could use it for depth map making. Thanks!Jay, I primarily use Blender 3d.
Its a free 3d modeling program suite. You can model 3d objects, digitally sculpt, render images from the 3d models with several different render engines, create animations, create sound tracks plus many other things with it. It can be a little challenging to master due to all the things it is capable of doing but its free.
A very generous artist shared his custom compositor node setup which uses the 3d model depth information and ambient occlusion to create the depth maps. The blend file can be found in this thread.
https://blenderartists.org/t/two-cents/654804/27
In rare instances where it doesn't produce a good result I also try with Zbrush and my cnc design software (Carvewright Designer).
Herb, please don't tell him he looks like a fat happy baby eagle. lolI have a neighbor that looks like that, jolly fellow.
Herb
That looks familiar, where have I seen that mug before?Mike, I like it a whole lot better too. Its usually an iteration of different stages until I get to my final design because I don't have a final image in my head.
I normally have a rough idea in my head but really no idea what the final model will look like. I just start putting digital pen to digital paper and start drawing.
Just like this render. lol. I am so going to have nightmares tonight. Thankfully I'll probably have more insomnia so won't have to suffer tonight.