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			File:An_early_concept_design_of_the_ERIS_instrument.jpg\|An early concept design of the ERIS instrument
			File:Low-poly_hand-painted_3D_house_rotating.gif\|Low-poly hand-painted 3D house rotating
			File:Fantasitron_photo_booth_at_Madurodam_can_scan_up_to_two_people_at_a_time_IMG_3797_FRD.jpg\|Fantasitron photo booth at Madurodam can scan up to two people at a time
			File:Utah_teapot_simple_2.png\|Utah teapot
			File:Lai4d_3D_fantasy_fish.jpg\|Lai4d 3D fantasy fish
			File:Dynamic_3D_Clothing_Model_made_in_Marvelous_Designer.jpg\|Dynamic 3D Clothing Model made in Marvelous Designer
			File:Steps_of_forensic_facial_reconstruction_-_Virtual_Mummy_-_cogitas3d.gif\|Steps of forensic facial reconstruction - Virtual Mummy
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	~~{{Short description\|Process of developing a mathematical representation of any surface of an object in three dimensions}}~~		== 3D Modeling ==

	'''3D modeling''' is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any surface of an object in three dimensions via specialized software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called [[~~3D rendering]] or used in a computer simulation~~ of ~~physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using [[3D printing~~]] ~~devices.~~		[[File:An_early_concept_design_of_the_ERIS_instrument.jpg\|thumb\|An early concept design of the ERIS instrument]]

	~~==History==~~		'''3D modeling''' is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialized software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called [[3D rendering]] or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena.
	The ~~origins of~~ 3D ~~modeling~~ can be ~~traced back to the 1960s when the first computer graphics were developed. Early pioneers in the field included Ivan Sutherland, who created the Sketchpad program, and the development of the~~ [[~~Utah teapot~~]], a ~~standard reference object in~~ computer ~~graphics~~.

	==~~Applications~~==		== History ==
	3D modeling ~~is used in a wide range of fields, including [[architecture]], [[engineering]], [[entertainment]], and [[medicine]]. In architecture, it is used~~ to ~~create digital representations of buildings~~. ~~In engineering, it is used to design parts~~ and ~~assemblies. In entertainment, it is~~ used ~~to create characters and environments~~ for ~~[[video games]]~~ and ~~[[animated films]]~~. ~~In medicine~~, ~~3D models are used~~ for ~~[[surgical planning]]~~ and ~~[[prosthetics]]~~.		The origins of 3D modeling can be traced back to the 1960s when computer graphics were first being developed. Early models were simple and used primarily for scientific and engineering purposes. Over time, the technology evolved, allowing for more complex and realistic models.

	==Techniques==		== Techniques ==
	~~There are~~ several techniques ~~used in 3D modeling~~:		3D modeling involves several techniques, including:

	* '''Polygonal modeling''': This ~~technique uses polygons to create a 3D model. It~~ is the most common method ~~and is~~ used in ~~most 3D~~ applications.		* '''Polygonal modeling''': This is the most common method, where models are created using polygons. [[Low-poly]] models are often used in video games and real-time applications.
	* '''NURBS modeling''': Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines ~~(NURBS)~~ are used ~~to create~~ smooth surfaces~~. This technique is~~ often used in automotive and ~~aerospace industries~~.		* '''NURBS modeling''': Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines are used for creating smooth surfaces and are often used in automotive and industrial design.
	* '''~~Digital sculpting~~''': This technique allows for ~~the creation of highly detailed models by manipulating a digital "clay"~~.		* '''Sculpting''': This technique allows for more organic shapes and is often used in character design and animation.
	* '''Procedural modeling''': This ~~technique uses~~ algorithms to automatically generate 3D models.		* '''Procedural modeling''': This involves using algorithms to automatically generate models, often used for creating complex structures like cities or landscapes.

	==~~Software~~==		== Applications ==
	~~There are many software applications available for~~ 3D modeling, ~~ranging from free and open-source programs like [[Blender (software)\|Blender]] to professional-grade software like [[Autodesk Maya\|Maya]] and [[3ds Max]].~~		3D modeling is used in various fields, including:

	~~==3D Model Formats==~~		* '''[[Architecture]]''': For creating detailed building models.
	~~3D models can be saved in various file formats~~, ~~each with its own advantages~~ and ~~limitations~~. ~~Common formats include~~:		* '''[[Video games]]''': To create characters, environments, and objects.
			* '''[[Film]] and [[animation]]''': For special effects and animated features.
			* '''[[Medicine]]''': For visualizing anatomical structures and surgical planning.
			* '''[[Forensics]]''': For reconstructing crime scenes or facial reconstructions.

	* '''OBJ''': A simple format that supports geometry and texture.		== Software ==
	* '''FBX''': A format that supports complex data, including animations.		There are numerous software packages available for 3D modeling, ranging from free and open-source options like [[Blender (software)\|Blender]] to professional-grade software like [[Autodesk Maya\|Maya]] and [[3ds Max]].
	* '''STL''': A format commonly used for 3D ~~printing~~.

	==Gallery==		== Related pages ==
			* [[3D rendering]]
			* [[Computer graphics]]
			* [[Animation]]
			* [[Virtual reality]]

			== Gallery ==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	~~File:An early concept design of the ERIS instrument.jpg\|An early concept design of the ERIS instrument.~~		File:Low-poly_hand-painted_3D_house_rotating.gif\|Low-poly hand-painted 3D house
	File:Low-~~poly hand~~-~~painted 3D house rotating~~.gif\|~~A low~~-poly hand-painted 3D house.		File:Fantasitron_photo_booth_at_Madurodam_can_scan_up_to_two_people_at_a_time_IMG_3797_FRD.jpg\|Fantasitron photo booth at Madurodam
	File:~~Fantasitron photo booth at Madurodam can scan up to two people at a time IMG 3797 FRD~~.jpg\|A Fantasitron photo booth ~~for 3D scanning.~~		File:Utah_teapot_simple_2.png\|The Utah teapot, a standard reference object in 3D modeling
	File:~~Utah teapot simple 2~~.png\|The Utah teapot, a standard reference object.		File:Lai4d_3D_fantasy_fish.jpg\|3D fantasy fish model
	File:~~Lai4d 3D fantasy fish~~.jpg\|A 3D fantasy fish model.		File:Dynamic_3D_Clothing_Model_made_in_Marvelous_Designer.jpg\|Dynamic 3D clothing model
	File:~~Dynamic 3D Clothing Model made in Marvelous Designer~~.jpg\|Dynamic 3D clothing model.		File:Steps_of_forensic_facial_reconstruction_-_Virtual_Mummy_-_cogitas3d.gif\|Steps of forensic facial reconstruction
	File:~~Steps of forensic facial reconstruction~~ - ~~Virtual Mummy~~ - ~~cogitas3d~~.gif\|Steps of forensic facial reconstruction.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~==Related pages==~~
	* [[3D rendering]]
	* [[3D printing]]
	* [[Computer-aided design]]
	* [[Virtual reality]]

	[[Category:3D modeling]]		[[Category:3D modeling]]
	~~[[Category:Computer graphics]]~~

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{{Short description|Process of developing a mathematical representation of any surface of an object in three dimensions}}

'''3D modeling''' is the process of developing a mathematical representation of any surface of an object in three dimensions via specialized software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called [[3D rendering]] or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using [[3D printing]] devices.

==History==
The origins of 3D modeling can be traced back to the 1960s when the first computer graphics were developed. Early pioneers in the field included Ivan Sutherland, who created the Sketchpad program, and the development of the [[Utah teapot]], a standard reference object in computer graphics.

==Applications==
3D modeling is used in a wide range of fields, including [[architecture]], [[engineering]], [[entertainment]], and [[medicine]]. In architecture, it is used to create digital representations of buildings. In engineering, it is used to design parts and assemblies. In entertainment, it is used to create characters and environments for [[video games]] and [[animated films]]. In medicine, 3D models are used for [[surgical planning]] and [[prosthetics]].

==Techniques==
There are several techniques used in 3D modeling:

* '''Polygonal modeling''': This technique uses polygons to create a 3D model. It is the most common method and is used in most 3D applications.
* '''NURBS modeling''': Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) are used to create smooth surfaces. This technique is often used in automotive and aerospace industries.
* '''Digital sculpting''': This technique allows for the creation of highly detailed models by manipulating a digital "clay".
* '''Procedural modeling''': This technique uses algorithms to automatically generate 3D models.

==Software==
There are many software applications available for 3D modeling, ranging from free and open-source programs like [[Blender (software)|Blender]] to professional-grade software like [[Autodesk Maya|Maya]] and [[3ds Max]].

==3D Model Formats==
3D models can be saved in various file formats, each with its own advantages and limitations. Common formats include:

* '''OBJ''': A simple format that supports geometry and texture.
* '''FBX''': A format that supports complex data, including animations.
* '''STL''': A format commonly used for 3D printing.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:An early concept design of the ERIS instrument.jpg|An early concept design of the ERIS instrument.
File:Low-poly hand-painted 3D house rotating.gif|A low-poly hand-painted 3D house.
File:Fantasitron photo booth at Madurodam can scan up to two people at a time IMG 3797 FRD.jpg|A Fantasitron photo booth for 3D scanning.
File:Utah teapot simple 2.png|The Utah teapot, a standard reference object.
File:Lai4d 3D fantasy fish.jpg|A 3D fantasy fish model.
File:Dynamic 3D Clothing Model made in Marvelous Designer.jpg|Dynamic 3D clothing model.
File:Steps of forensic facial reconstruction - Virtual Mummy - cogitas3d.gif|Steps of forensic facial reconstruction.
</gallery>

==Related pages==
* [[3D rendering]]
* [[3D printing]]
* [[Computer-aided design]]
* [[Virtual reality]]

[[Category:3D modeling]]
[[Category:Computer graphics]]