Admin Rodney Posted October 27, 2016 Admin Share Posted October 27, 2016 Microsoft always has a bevy of critics eager to pounce on any effort they put forth but this one is aligned in a way that purveyors of 3D modeling and animation should take note. Not that they will be able to ignore it... Microsoft recently announced several products that point to their behind the scenes efforts to move the computing experience forward. One of these is their move to improve the desktop experience via the Surface Studio computer. Another is their forays into the world of mixed reality with new VR headsets. But the one that I find most applicable and compelling at the moment is on one hand slightly trivial but on the other should prove to be a long term game changer. There are a number of products, services and partnerships that focus on bringing 3D modeling and texturing into the mainstream for computer users. A few highlights of this include: - Ability to scan real world objects (with texture) via just about any platform; phone, tablet, laptop or desktop. - Partnership with Trimble (formerly of Google)... bringing the 3D content of the Sketchup community forward - Update of Windows Paint to 3D Paint. But whatever might be said of these products and services they are not what makes the current effort of Microsoft particularly noteworthy. The important part is that 3D content and creativity is being pushed toward the operating system where the mainstream (and average) user has access. An area that for the history of computers has been off in a niche corner is being brought to the fore. The Win 10 Creators Update is currently available (in part) via the Microsoft Insiders program. Full release is anticipated in early 2017 as a free update to Win10 users and (of course) will ship with new computers as they are released to market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*A:M User* Roger Posted October 27, 2016 *A:M User* Share Posted October 27, 2016 I saw this the other day too, on some tech site or other. I think it will be interesting to see what changes they've made to MS Paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuchur Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Yeah, really interesting developement... we will see what it can do... The most interesting part is the 3d-Scan-Technology for Smartphones they showed there... I thought about getting a 3d scanner, but if my 950XL can do that for me, it would be great. We will see what resolution that has and how well it works, but it is exiting . See you *Fuchur* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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