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Sony Xperia XZ1: What is 3D scanning and how does it work?

Sony released their latest flagship in IFA a few months back and the device has built-in 3D scanning capabilities. Obviously, this was a feature that I got particularly excited over, and finally, I got to test it out.

This is the Sony Xperia XZ1

In true Sony fashion, the handset is sleek, boxy, and to me, very reminiscent of a chocolate bar.

It has flagship functionalities like powerful cameras (which take great photos and have super slow-mo video capabilities), a Full HD display, and a top-of-the-line Snapdragon processor.

But, most importantly, it has 3D scanning capabilities!

Now, I know that 3D scanning isn’t particularly new — you could download apps to be able to get this function on most devices — but Sony’s implementation allows you to do more fun things with your scan. You’ll see later on.

Let the 3D scanning begin!

All scanning is done via the 3D Creator app that’s built in. Though originally available on the Xperia XZ1, the app has been made available to other Sony devices, as well.

Said app allows for four different types of scanning modes: 360 degrees of your head, face, free form, and food. Now, I know what you’re thinking: What ever would I need to scan? Well, I’d imagine a lot. Food photography, for one, will never be the same. Imagine having 3D scans of your meals instead!

Or, scan your friends to remember them by, always! Below is a scan or Marvin, our Managing Editor, which is an effective reminder to always double-check the grammar in my articles.

Besides, at this point, it’s not a matter of what you need to do, but what you can do with the 3D scanning — and you can do a lot.

How to 3D scan

Sony, in theory, makes it easier for people with no prior 3D scanning experience (i. e., me) to create scans.

Figure 1

I enlisted the help of Chay, GadgetMatch’s Creative Director (perfect because I’d imagine this to be a creative activity), to put the 3D scanning app to the test.

This is how it goes: You open 3D Creator and start off by picking which type of scan you’d want to do. I chose the “head scan” for this tutorial. This means we scan 360 degrees of Chay’s likeness. The first step (as shown in Figure 1) entails fitting the subject’s face into an outline. You are then instructed, by big directional arrows, to move around the subject for the actual scanning (see Figure 2).

Figure 2

Seems easy enough, yes? I’ve seen people do it during the launch in IFA, and I’ve even witnessed it being done to me at the Xperia XZ1’s local launch. So, I tried…

Figure 2.1

… and tried…

Figure 2.2

… and tried harder.

Figure 2.3: Chay getting really bored

Guess what? It wasn’t as easy as it looked. Who knew following a line could be so hard?

You also need perfect lighting and very accurate spacial-navigation skills for the perfect scans. But, let’s be honest — no one’s perfect, especially at first try. And then, there were times when the app just froze. It’s a learning process with the end of each scan telling you what went wrong, or what you could fix to better the scan (Figure 3).

Figure 3

When we finally finished, we ended up with less than perfect scans. Still, workable 3D scans are very impressive feats in themselves.

Figure 4

In theory, we could make really detailed mini versions of Chay’s head — if we were patient enough to perfect how to do it.

Final product!

So, okay, I scanned Chay. Now what?

Well, you can 3D print all the mini-Chays you want! In some countries, Sony has even partnered with 3D printing services to make this process quick and seamless.

But, if you’re not the figurine-lover type like me, fret not: 3D Creator also has AR integration. You can dress up your mini-Chays in funky dino suits (just one among the many options) and make it dance around the real Chay like I did! Think Snapchat’s Bitmoji AR features, only better.

There are pre-set poses and actions you can make the 3D-scanned avatar do. Take photos, shoot videos, you name it. You can even use your 3D scan as a live smartphone wallpaper because, why not? The app also has social media integration so you can share said scans away. Also, a crowd favorite: GIF stickers are a possibility! See below:

So, is Sony’s 3D scanning worth it?

There’s still much to be improved. Don’t get me wrong — this is some great tech, but user experience can be made better, easier. I have no doubt, however, that the developments would come sooner or later.

Bottomline is: Sony has found an enjoyable way to integrate 3D scanning tech in our 2017 lives because let’s be real, who 3D prints stuff for fun? On the other hand, I send fun GIFs to people on a daily basis and this level of personalization is a dream.

Some may argue this is another useless smartphone feature, but in the age of animated emojis, I would argue otherwise.

SEE ALSO: Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact Hands-On

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Taking K-Pop idol close-ups on stage with its periscope telephoto lens

Image by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

If you happened to read our Boracay photo walk with the HONOR Magic4 Pro, you may already have an idea how “magical” its triple rear cameras are — not just the wide sensor, but also its ultra-wide and periscope telephoto zoom lens whether day or night.

But what if we totally focus on the HONOR Magic4 Pro’s 64MP periscope telephoto lens? Is it all just a gimmick? Or does it actually deliver ever-desirable zoomed photos?

One of the best ways to test its zoom superiority (other than trying to capture the moon) is bringing it to the nearest indoor arena before the actual show starts. After all, DSLR and mirrorless cameras are prohibited inside the venue.

Spoiler alert: You won’t think they were all taken using just a smartphone.

TXT: ACT LOVE SICK World Tour in Manila

TOMORROW x TOGETHER / 투모로우바이투게더 (shortened as TXT, read as T by T) is a five-member K-Pop boy group debuted in 2019 under BIGHIT MUSIC. They recently had their two-day concert here in the Philippines.

Just like its world-renowned senior labelmate BTS, TXT is also one of the most sought-after and very in-demand K-Pop boy group acts not just in this country, but probably in Asia and every major part of the globe.

Known for their hyper-eargasmic debut song ‘Crown’ to their recent hits ‘0x1= LOVESONG’, ‘Good Boy Gone Bad’, and the all-time hit ‘Blue Hour’, TXT has successfully dominated the stage along with the powerful cheers and chants of MOAs inside SM MoA Arena (pun intended) two days in a row.

Trust Fund Baby

0x1 = LOVE SONG

Opening Sequence

Crown

Runaway

Blue Hour

Zoom in? Zoom in!

Even though the HONOR Magic4 Pro only promises a 3.5x optical zoom capability, it can zoom in further to 100x — but no one would really use that. But having that zoom prowess also means you can zoom in farther than its usual optical zoom range.

If it ain’t getting more obvious, my friend’s sister took a lot of photos of her bias using this phone. Don’t ask me why there are a lot of Yeonjun photos in this set 👀

There are some Taehyun and Beomgyu looking at the crowd…

…my bias since Crown era, Soobin 🤩

…and some OTP interaction that MOAs didn’t ask for but liked very much — including ✨ SooGyu (Soobin x Beomgyu) ✨

+ ✨ SooKai (Soobin x Huening Kai) ✨

The concert shots above and below were taken around within the 7x to 15x zoom range, depending on how close or far the idols are.

Sweat

Note: The closer portrait shots of the members were taken from the VIP Section while the wider group shots were taken from the Lower Box (LB) Section.

I-POP U 2022 in MANILA

The I-POP U 2022 happened exactly a week before the TXT: ACT LOVE SICK World Tour in Manila. Unlike the former which featured only one K-Pop group, this is a joint concert featuring 5 K-Pop acts in the roster.

ALICE

They are probably the only girl group you’ll see in this section. Previously known as ‘ELRIS‘, the group has been rebranded to ‘ALICE‘ after switching to a new agency (IOK Company) that houses some of Korea’s popular actors and actresses.

Fun fact: ALICE’s DOA (previously had a stage name of Bella under ELRIS) has even garnered some attention for having a huge resemblance to the A.I-generated Kwangya avatar of aespa called ‘Nævis’.

Xdinary Heroes

If you know TWICE, Stray Kids, NMIXX, and most probably DAY6, you should be aware that Xdinary Heroes is the agency’s latest boy band (not to confuse with a boy group since the young members superbly handle instruments).

Golden Child

Any veteran K-Pop fan out there from the 2010s? If you’ve been an INSPIRIT like me, you’d know that Golden Child (or GolCha) is the second boy group of the agency after INFINITE.

WayV

“We are your Vision” — the literal meaning of the sub-unit’s name. WayV is a C-Pop group that comprises six members (iykyk 👀) — but only four of them were able to perform.

Fun fact 1: They’re managed by SM Entertainment’s Chinese sub-label, ‘Label V’.

Fun fact 2: The one writing this article is also labeled as ‘V’.

🤯

NCT Dream

With a lot of NCTzens filling the venue, another star of the show has got to be one of NCT’s sub-unit, NCT Dream.

The popular sub-unit performed their 2022 hit song ‘Hot Sauce’ — not suitable for those sensitive to anything spicy and HOT 🥵👀

The best concert companion

Admittedly, there are very few instances where gadget reviewers test smartphone cameras during concerts. And as the world changed due to pandemic, the concert scene has also halted its operations and productions over the last two years.

Luckily, as borders opened and restrictions get lifted, the concert announcements have also been being revealed one by one.

For the past decade, my friend and her sister have been the biggest concert-goers I know. After lending them the HONOR Magic4 Pro, they truly admired its zoom capabilities. She even dared to say she can now become a “fansite master” after taking such concert photos with just a smartphone.

‘Fansite masters’ are the fans who bring long-ass telephoto lenses and full-frame DSLRs inside — even if it means hiding their gear somehow by putting them between their bodies. But as mentioned earlier, concert venues don’t officially allow it — especially when official photographers are around.

The periscope telephoto zoom lens of the HONOR Magic4 Pro is not just for moon or creepy stalker shots. It’s best as a concert companion.

P.S: We are honestly deprived from the concert drought for the past two years, but not to the point of announcing them all at the same time 😭.

SEE ALSO: Shot on Google Pixel 6 Pro: TWICE III concert

SEE ALSO: GadgetSnaps: HONOR Magic4 Pro in Boracay

Very special thanks to my friends Dyan Carelle and her sister Rica Clarice for bringing us the concert experience with their jaw-dropping concert shots using the HONOR Magic4 Pro

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Fine sand, good food, love, and nightlife

The first time I went to Boracay, it was in the midst of a raging pandemic. The island was gorgeous but there was something amiss. Believing that things are sweeter the second time around, I chose to come back for a more relaxed and steady trip with my special someone.

I didn’t over-plan my itinerary for the trip. Instead, I listed down a few restaurants and new activities to try. Together with the vivo V25 Pro, I captured my favorite moments and how I fell in love with Boracay during this return trip.

Chill by the beach

After taking a quick nap, we decided to go from Station 2 — where we stayed — to Station 1. It was less crowded and had more space so you can take in the ocean breeze.

I had a marvelous time basking in Boracay’s fine and milky-white sand.

Shot using the vivo V25 Pro’s 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system

The weather condition was erratic so we had to find a nearby restaurant when it started pouring. It’s a good thing that Coco Mama was just a few steps away. I finally tried the creamiest coconut ice cream that I’ve been wanting to taste.

Date night at Two Seasons Boracay

I’ve been perpetually curious about the Two Seasons’ famous Four cheese pizza so we decided to give it a try. The buzz I heard from social media is definitely true: this is worth the waiting time!

Tourists were flocking and lining up when we arrived.

Camera samples taken under lowlight condition with the vivo V25 Pro

Breakfast at Orchard Cafe Henann Park Resort

We didn’t miss our brunch during the trip. I just love complimentary hotel breakfast! I have more reasons to wake up and prepare early.

What I loved most about the Orchard Cafe is how they serve different dishes every day. We get to indulge ourselves in heavy yet appetizing meals during our three-day stay.

Photo taken using the Portrait Mode on the vivo V25 Pro

Taking each other’s self-portraits for our happy memory bank

What’s a beach trip without adorable beach photos? We had to strike every pose we can because there was no telling when we will be at the beach again.

Thankfully, the Vivo V25 Pro has a 256GB storage capacity which is perfect for photo maniacs like us.

Check the behind-the-scenes of my photoshoots here.

Afternoons by the Pool Barw

Location: Henann Park Resort

I had some time to soak in the pool while sipping cocktails before heading back to our room

Portrait Mode

Portrait Mode

Wide Angle

Trying out Spicebird’s Seafood feast

Location: D’Mall Station 2

Our island experience wouldn’t be complete without a seafood feast. We capped our dinner date night with these sumptuous crabs and shrimp flavored with special Spicebird sauce. The weather is inviting us for some wine and so we toast!

Shot using the vivo V25 Pro’s Night Mode

Couple Photos: Achieved!

On our last full day, we started our plans a bit earlier.

The sun finally went out to greet us, making it a great time to take selfies. Since we rarely get the chance to have photos together, we maximized the self-timer of the vivo V25 Pro’s front camera.

It’s not bad for a self-timer quality. The vibrance and the details are superb. I can post it straight away even without post-processing.

Shot using Portrait Mode, Regular Photo Mode, and Wide Angle

Welcomed by a resident lizard at Puka beach

Shot using Macro 5x

Shot using Macro 7x

Ticking off my bucket list

Became a mermaid for a day

Chasing sunsets

Nightlife

Shot using Night Mode at 10x zoom

Shot using Night Mode

Coming alive at night

Calling it a night with some bath and wine

Ending the stay

My second visit to the island that never sleeps has been the most relaxed, calm, and spontaneous trip I’ve ever had.

Packing light allowed me to enjoy every moment, since I didn’t have to consider bringing bulky stuff like a mirrorless camera, tripod, and anything that might feel like a liability — which is what happened during my first visit.

Having a reliable smartphone that can last a whole day at its maximum usage is such a real game-changer. It may be for taking photos, updating my social media, and using maps for directions. With Vivo V25 Pro’s camera features, be it during the day or especially at night, I am excited to bring this on my future trips.

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A good TV needs a good soundbar to match

So, you got a Samsung Lifestyle TV for your fancy place. It’s nice. It’s pretty. And is just really clean. But do you have the right Soundbar to match?

Seeing as this is a Samsung Serif TV. It can’t just be any other chunky soundbar. Thankfully, Samsung also made one that fits perfectly alongside its lifestyle TVs. This is the HW-S801B. Also known as the Samsung Lifestyle Soundbar.

It’s engineered by innovation experts at the Samsung Audio Lab in California, applying advanced technology to deliver perfectly balanced, room-filling sound. For brevity, we’re just gonna call it the lifestyle soundbar from here on out.

Much like Samsung’s TVs, it has a unique blend of pristine performance and minimalist aesthetics. You get all the usual soundbar benefits in a package that fits the TV like a glove.

But before everything else… Here’s everything that’s included in the box.
  • SOUNDBAR
  • USER GUIDE AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION
  • MICRO HDMI TO HDMI CABLE
  • REMOTE CONTROL
  • POWER CABLE

Sleek and sexy

The very first noticeable thing is how relatively thinner and lighter it is compared to regular soundbars. It’s only 1.5 inches deep and 1.6 inches tall. This lifestyle soundbar is small enough both for wall mounting or just resting on a TV stand. It comes in white which is a nice touch.

The soundbar complements everything about the Serif. In our review, we said the Serif has… “An allure that you can only experience when you’re graced by its perennial beauty… it makes you fall in love with it, with yourself, and with the life you’re living.”

This Samsung lifestyle soundbar gives off the exact same vibe. And that’s just talking about its looks.

Great sound

Naturally, this soundbar wouldn’t be worth its salt if it doesn’t deliver on the audio side of things. It has a 10-speaker, 3.1.2Ch setup. This means you have two upfiring speakers: one on the left and one on the right.

This Dolby Atmos setup makes you feel as if you’re in the middle of whatever it is you’re actually watching. And the experience expands should you decide to add more speakers other than the soundbar and included subwoofer.

Did you know? Samsung is actually the first to bring built-in wireless Dolby Atmos Connection. Another Fun fact: It works with DTS Virtual: X too so you get that 3D surround sound effect.

But what takes the cake is a feature called Q Symphony. This lets you use both the lifestyle soundbar and the TV speaker at the same time which will infinitely elevate your viewing experience.

Plug and play

Connecting this lifestyle soundbar is also easy. It comes with a micro HDMI to HDMI cable that you simply need to hook up to your Samsung TV. You can also connect via WIFI or Bluetooth. It also has a remote control for easier operation.

What’s more, you can use AirPlay or Chromecast on your smartphone to play music or simply use Tap Sound to connect your Samsung smartphone to the Soundbar So, you don’t need to turn the TV on to enjoy great sound.

The perfect match

With its looks and its sound, you’ll inevitably fall for the Lifestyle Soundbar twice. It has everything from a sleek and sexy look to match any TV to a fantastic audio output and features to elevate your entertainment experience.

If you value style in your entertainment setup, this Samsung Lifestyle Soundbaris the one for you.  Check it out today at samsung.com or at any authorized Samsung dealer.

This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and Samsung TV.

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Sony Xperia XZ1 Boasts 3D Scanning Capabilities « Next Reality

At IFA in Berlin today, Sony introduced the latest models of the Xperia line, with new features in tow that should appeal to creators of augmented and virtual reality content.

The Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact both carry the Motion-Eye camera that can capture video at 960 frames per second for slow motion video, anticipate action or smiles to take a photo proactively, and continually focus on subjects as they move.

The headline feature for Next Reality readers, though, is the 3D Creator feature. Using a proprietary algorithm, 3D Creator offers users the ability to scan 3D objects in one minute. 3D Creator offers four modes – head scan, face scan, food scan, and freeform scan – each with their own guides to assist the user in scanning and after effects to modify the results.

3D Creator enables users to scan subjects in one of four modes (including head mode) and use the resulting models to print in 3D. Image by Sony/YouTube

Users can share the scans as stickers in messaging apps or upload their creations to sites like Sketchfab. The scans can be used in camera AR effects, live wallpapers, and third-party apps. Of course, they can also be replicated via 3D printers.

3D Creator will also recommend apps that take advantage of 3D models in Google Play; one could surmise that these recommended apps could include ARCore apps fairly soon.

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In recent years, some smartphone makers have attempted to appeal to specific user communities with niche features. For instance, the Tango platform gives users depth-sensing features for augmented reality experiences. The LG V20 found itself on a number of "best of" lists with advanced camera and audio recording capabilities that appealed to creators.

With its 3D Creator feature, Sony appears to appeal to a similar subset, namely virtual and augmented reality content creators or 3D printing enthusiasts.

(1) Sony Xperia XZ1 comes in four colors, including Moonlit Blue, (2) and White Silver. Images via Sony

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Running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, the Xperia ZX1, with its 5. 2 inch display, and its Compact cousin, with a 4.6 inch screen, offer a cadre of other features as well, including high-fidelity audio output, quick charging, and water resistance. Available worldwide next month, both phones will ship with Android 8.0 Oreo.

In addition, Sony revealed the Xperia XA1 Plus, which features a higher-capacity battery and a 23MP camera, but lacks the 3D Creator and other features of the ZX1 models. The XA1 Plus will be available in Fall 2017.

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The simplest 3D scanner on the example of a smartphone Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

I share my experience of 3D scanning and printing of busts (souvenirs).
Until now, 3D scanners have been an expensive and inaccessible way to digitize, sometimes it's easier to draw a simple model by hand. But what if you need to create a bust or a model of a real object? This is where various tricks come to the rescue in the form of digitizing from photographs.
But in modern flagship smartphones, such functions have long been built in. The review will focus on the 3D Creator application for Sony Xperia.

Hello everyone!
Quite by accident I found out that there is a fairly good and inexpensive way for 3D scanning.
Specifically, the 3D Creator application for the Sony Xperia XZ1.

The 3D Creator app is free to download, but without a Sony Xperia smartphone it won't be much use. The program is a 3D model builder that allows you to make a 3D model with relatively low detail and post-processing from a series of shots from a good rear camera.
I found a relatively good Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact smartphone, which is equipped with a laser sensor suitable for creating 3D models.


Features:
Brand: Sony
Model: Xperia XZ1 Compact
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, GPU Adreno 540
NFC: Present
OS: Android 8.0
Protection: IP65/IP68
Display: 4.6" IPS Triluminos Display Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen Resolution: 1280x720
Rear camera: 19 MP (Sony G Lens wide-angle optics) EIS stabilization, laser and phase detection autofocus, slo-mo super slow motion 960 fps.
Aperture f/2.0 Sony IMX400 Motion Eye
Front: 8 MP Sony IMX219PQ (Ultra wide angle lens up to 120°)
Battery: 2700mAh supporting QC3.0
Interfaces: BT 5.0, aptX HD, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, 3G, 4G LTE
Additional features:: 3D scanning application

So, the peculiarity of this phone is the built-in laser rangefinder for autofocus, which is adapted for 3D scanning in the proprietary 3D Creator application. Scanning involves an accelerometer, a laser range finder and a rear camera.

There are a number of preset modes (portrait, bust, object scanning), as well as built-in processing (elimination of noise and defects) and post-processing (rotation, cropping, etc.). The result is *.mesh and *.stl for a regular 3D printer.

The result of the scan is extremely dependent on the lighting, the background (and dynamic objects in the background), the stability and accuracy of the scan itself. The result is not always satisfactory.


Built-in processing reduces noise, reduces detail and heavily blurs objects.

The scanning process is simple - select victim object, select a background (light, monotonous, if a person is on a chair, then in an empty room or against a clean wall).

Preset modes have their own scanning patterns - focus marks, direction of movement, etc.

As a matter of fact, the scanning process itself is not complicated - just rotate the smartphone along the pattern, trying to maintain the radius, uniformity, etc. The more accurate you do and the smoother the lighting, the better the result. It doesn’t always work out the first time, but there is an opportunity to “rescan”.

The result looks creepy - the application imposes a photo texture on the 3D model. It turns out so still a cabinet of curiosities.

Initially, the application was positioned as a "hype" for creating animations and 3D collages on Instagram and other social networks. With the ability to order a print in the store. But… the application allows you to export the original *.mesh model, as well as get a ready-made *.stl-file for printing.


When exporting, we get an archive with scan results.
File contents: *.mesh point cloud and textures in jpg.

But there is a separate option to generate a *.stl file that can be loaded into any 3D printer slicer. The screenshot shows the result of a bust scan. The printer prompts him to print 1:1.

The result of printing on a photopolymer printer

Detailing, of course, so-so. Will go for paint.

Such figures are suitable, for example, as a souvenir caricature, for example, if you paint / decorate a figure, for example, with a wig.

Or “make fun” by painting it creepily for Halloween

Complex or small objects, for example, a bolt thread, the smartphone does not scan - there is too much noise, which is then cut out by the application. As well as it is impossible to make high detailing.
A smartphone/3D Creator app is suitable for creating simple firukas, busts, commemorative models with low detail. Often the resulting models require "refinement" - the removal of scanning errors. Although, if you provide conditions and “fill” your hand, then there will be fewer such errors.
Thus, you can get a very simple (and inexpensive) hobby 3D scanner, the scanning itself does not require special skills or software, and the process itself is quite fast. Shooting a bust takes an average of 2-3 minutes of leisurely movement. It can be faster if you get used to it. Printing models on a photopolymer printer took 2 hours.

As for the application, it did not start on my other smartphones. Editing *.mesh is still a pleasure, as well as editing stl.
Looking ahead, I’ll say that Samsung also has a similar application and scanner, but 3D Creator on Xperia works much better. Perhaps in the future I will compare these functions.

Link to the application and description of 3D Creator on the official website.

How to create realistic 3D models with the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact / Sudo Null IT News0001

As you already know, one of the highlights of the Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact smartphones is the Motion Eye camera. But it is interesting not only because of the high-quality shooting of photos and videos, but also because of the innovative 3D Creator function. We have already written about the capabilities of the camera itself, and today we will talk about what can be created in the 3D Creator application using the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact as an example.



So, the 3D Creator function is available inside the application of the same name. In Russian firmware, it is simply called "3D Model Constructor" and is available on the XZ1 Compact right out of the box. And before you get started, we recommend that you update this app via Google Play as it is constantly being improved.

3D head and face scan

The application contains four basic modes: face scan, head scan, food scan and freeform scan. The last mode is recommended only for advanced users, so first we will deal with food, head and face.

At the very beginning, it is recommended to scan the face - this mode is used as a calibration, plus in the process you will understand exactly how the scanning takes place. And it happens simply. You simply move the device in the specified direction while the smartphone collects data on the physical movement of the smartphone in space, and the camera "scans" the texture of the face. The 3D model of the face looks specific, like the back half of the head and neck is cut vertically, but this model is used where a 360-degree rotation is not required. For example, when creating three-dimensional animated avatars for further use in augmented reality mode. And also to save 3D stickers that you can save it and send to a friend in any messenger.

But don't worry, a 360-degree head scan mode is also provided. True, before moving on to it, you will first have to scan the face. The resulting model can be uploaded, for example, to Sketchfab and then viewed on any device.

3D food and freeform scanning

While your friends are posting food photos online, you can take it to the next level and post a 3D model of a cake or a bowl of soup. The modes of scanning food and arbitrary shapes are separated, and in the first case, the smartphone recognizes typical shapes and uses blanks when building 3D models - this greatly simplifies and speeds up the process.

It is recommended to switch to working with arbitrary forms with a certain skill. But we can immediately give some useful tips. Try to make sure that the subject is evenly lit - if it is under a table lamp, move it to the side to remove hard shadows. And if it takes place on the street, then it is better to move into the shade - the result will be better. And, of course, do not demand the impossible from the application. 3D Creator is unlikely to be able to model in detail every needle on the back of a hedgehog, but with a cactus in a pot, a smartphone will have no problems.

Augmented reality, animation and 3D printing

The augmented reality photography mode allows you to use not only pre-made 3D models, but also your own 3D avatars. All this will be available for use when shooting in the standard AR effect application.

Not many features, though, and it's not the only application that takes advantage of 3D scanning capabilities.

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