The Printing House Launches 3D Printed Self Portraits
Jonathon Brown — February 25, 2016 — Tech
The Printing House is making it easier than ever to capture an expression, pose or posture with their new 3D selfies, launched recently in Toronto. This new, easy to access use of 3D printing results in finely detailed, action-figure like mini-statue made to customer's exact likeness using a proprietary material that is gypsum-based and is transformed from powder to a solid model through a binding agent and precisely positioned color dye. The results are eerily accurate, with even the smallest details captured such as facial hair, wedding rings and small tattoos.
Customers enter a booth surrounded by 120 SLR cameras, which are all synced to snap simultaneously. The booth is made up of moveable towers with at least 9 cameras each, designed to capture a 360 degree view. Any gaps are filled in by a digital 3D artist that using software to create any missing depth. After selecting their desired pose, a 3D image is rendered and sent to the printer. The printing process only takes 6 hours, after final finishing and curing your model is ready for pickup in a couple of days. The final product costs just under $120 CAD for a 5 inch model. See here for more options.
Customers enter a booth surrounded by 120 SLR cameras, which are all synced to snap simultaneously. The booth is made up of moveable towers with at least 9 cameras each, designed to capture a 360 degree view. Any gaps are filled in by a digital 3D artist that using software to create any missing depth. After selecting their desired pose, a 3D image is rendered and sent to the printer. The printing process only takes 6 hours, after final finishing and curing your model is ready for pickup in a couple of days. The final product costs just under $120 CAD for a 5 inch model. See here for more options.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized 3D Printing - The ability to create highly detailed, customized 3D printed self portraits opens up opportunities for personalized merchandise and collectibles.
2. Immersive Photography Booths - The use of multi-camera setups in photography booths allows for 360-degree capture and the creation of immersive visual experiences.
3. Advanced 3D Rendering Software - The use of sophisticated software in 3D rendering enables the filling of gaps and missing depth information in 3D models, resulting in more accurate representations.
Industry Implications
1. Printing Services - The printing industry can leverage 3D selfie technology to offer unique and personalized printing services to customers, creating a competitive advantage.
2. Entertainment and Media - The entertainment and media industries can utilize immersive photography booths to enhance interactive experiences and create engaging content for their audiences.
3. 3D Printing Software Development - The development of advanced 3D rendering software presents opportunities for companies to innovate and provide more accurate and efficient solutions for the 3D printing industry.
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