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Recently, through our feature this section<\/a>, I came across some prints of 3D scanned trees<\/a>. The quality of the scans, combined with the detail and complimentary look of the cast metals, really caught my attention. As a 3D scanning novice, and a 3D modeler, and 3D printing enthusiast; I had to know more. So I contacted the designer to try and learn as much as I could about her techniques and thought process.<\/p>\n

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The pieces were designed by artist\u00a0Kathleen<\/a>.\u00a0Her background in movies and photography, as well in 3D modeling, lined her up perfectly to start 3D scanning. While learning Zbrush, she happened to sit in on a webinar about Photoscanning. Figuring it would give her something to make in Zbrush besides monsters, and would lead to learning how to troubleshoot models. The webinar introduced Kathleen to Agisoft<\/a>. Agisoft is a software that takes photos and uses locations in photos to generate a point cloud. From the point cloud, a mesh can then be generated. You can download Agisoft, and try it for free (with no export or 30-day trial). There’s also 123D Catch<\/a>, and Autodesk Memento<\/a>, that are free to use.<\/p>\n

\"sparce<\/a><\/p>\n

Along with Zbrush and Agisoft, Kathleen uses an assortment of software to create her works, including: Lightroom, Photoshop, Rhino, Netfabb, and Illustrator, with Keyshot and Maxwell for rendering. To take her photos, she uses a Canon 5D Mark II with a 24-70mm zoom and a 50 prime lens.<\/p>\n

\"stump<\/a><\/p>\n

Personally, I’d never thought to scan a tree. I live in the country, where I all too often pass by them without a second thought. Kathleen is from the city, where trees aren’t as common of an occurrence. Being in the city, the trees around her also have a uniqueness to them. Kathleen likes natural patterns, but was drawn to the trees because of the way the city has forced them to grow against their nature. I think you’ll agree, that the subjects, and the materials are an amazing combination!<\/p>\n

\"oxidized<\/a><\/p>\n

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Be sure to follow Kathleen on Shapeways<\/a> to see all her work and to be notified when she adds new, amazing products to her shop!<\/p>\n

Photos courtesy of Kathleen King.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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