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LinkedIn Learning

3D Scanning a Person

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn to scan a person and turn the scan into a "3D selfie" with a 3D printer or with online services like Shapeways.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you need to know
  • Using the exercise files
1. 3D Scanning with a Sensor
  • How does it work?
  • Getting set up to scan
2. Scanning a Person
  • Connecting your scanner
  • Capturing a scan
  • Processing a scan
  • Exporting a scan
3. Repairing a Scan
  • Introducing Meshmixer
  • Orienting a model
  • Selecting and erasing
  • Smoothing and filling
  • Extending surfaces
  • Cutting a flat bottom
  • Automatic repairs with Inspector
  • Detailing with brushes
4. 3D Printing with a MakerBot
  • 3D printing with Meshmixer
  • 3D printing your scan with a MakerBot
5. Optimizing a Scan
  • Touching up color
  • Sizing and exporting your model
  • Uploading and ordering a design with Shapeways
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Kacie Hultgren

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