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Guides on 3D rendering, architectural visualization and 3D modeling from the 3D Studio team. Written for architects, real estate developers and interior designers who buy 3D visuals.

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3D Modeling in Blender: A Beginner Tutorial

A structured beginner path for 3D modeling in Blender, covering the interface, mesh editing, modifiers, your first objects, UVs, materials and rendering.

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3D exterior rendering of apartment blocks along a park path at dusk with cyclists and residents, Estonia 3D modeling

3D Architectural Modeling: What It Is and How It Works

3D architectural modeling turns an architect's drawings into a 3D model used for design review, presentations, rendering, and BIM handover. Here is what it involves.

7 min read 3D product rendering of tractor tyres fitted with steel snow chains 3D modeling

3D Character Modeling: The Process and Software Explained

A step by step look at the 3D character modeling pipeline, from blocking to rigging, and the software artists use at each stage.

6 min read What is LOD level of detail 3D modeling

What Is LOD? Level of Detail in 3D and Games

LOD, or level of detail, means showing a simpler version of a 3D model the farther it is from the camera. Here is what LOD means…

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3D Polygon and Polygon Mesh Basics Explained

A 3D polygon is the flat face that makes up a mesh: vertices, edges and faces joined into the shape of a model. Here is how…

6 min read 3D exterior rendering of a white and dark terraced apartment block with parking at the forest edge, Finland 3D modeling

What Is Digital Sculpting and Which Tools Are Used for It

What digital sculpting actually is, how it compares to polygon modeling, and the tools 3D sculptors use, from desktop software to the browser.

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Textured Maps in 3D Modeling: Types and How They Work

Textured maps control the color, bumps, shine and metal look of a 3D model. Here is every common map type, plus how PBR puts them together.

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What Is UV Unwrapping in 3D Modeling

UV stands for the two axes of a flattened 2D texture. This guide covers UV unwrapping, seams, UV islands, texel density, UDIMs and the tools used.

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Low Poly vs High Poly: The Difference in 3D Models

Low poly models use few polygons and run in real time. High poly models use many polygons and are built for detail, not speed. Here is…

7 min read 3D product rendering of a black modular shelving system styled in a loft living room, Estonia 3D modeling

Hard Surface Modeling vs Organic Modeling Explained

A clear comparison of hard surface modeling and organic modeling: what defines each one, the software used and when a project needs both.

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How to 3D Model: Mesh, Vertex and Modeling Types Explained

A plain guide to how to 3D model: the vertex, edge and mesh basics, the main modeling types including polygon and NURBS, and the steps to…

9 min read 3D exterior rendering of a mid-rise condominium with projecting balconies on a street corner, Canada 3D modeling

3D Modeling: What It Is, How It Works and Where It Is Used

3D modeling turns points and surfaces into a three dimensional object. See what a 3D model is made of, the main methods, and where 3D models…

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