Is 3d digital scanner applicable to sculptures?

Jamie is a veteran sculptor who believes that a 3D scanner is a flexible tool. It can help him view the world in a whole new way. It unleashes new creativity into the work that he does.

For sculptors like him, working and shaping clay over prolonged periods demand a tremendous amount of exertion.

With 3D solutions, Jamie was able to ease things a bit. The transition from clay to bronze, design to installation is markedly faster with 3D scanning tools.

How lidar scanner is used for sculptures

Jamie’s process starts off with: 

• Gathering images and sketching designs of the statue. 
• 3D modeling a “maquette,” a small clay statue – This maquette is also especially useful for clients, who can see what the final design will look like and give the green light.
• Scanning the model of the final clay sculpture to create a 3D digital replica. 

This preparatory step enables him to tease out potential design problems in an already 3D context and find solutions to them early at the start. 

3D2GO scanners can easily register data of complex geometries and fine textures. This makes them excellent tools for sculptors. 

Some of the scanners that we have are priced between ₱15,000 – ₱25,000:

CALIBRY 

Hand-held 3D scanner meant to capture objects from 20cm to 10m in length. The name invokes images of Colibri (aka “Hummingbird”) which is known for its small size and incredible speed. It is also consonant with the word “calibrated” – accurate, precise.

DAVID SLS-2

Employs the innovative Structured Light technology. It allows precise 3D scanning in a matter of seconds. 

This scanner is mobile and can be placed easily in front of the surface for scanning. It only takes a few clicks for a digitized 3D model to pop up on the screen. 

With its speed, you can easily save time even by scanning different angles for a close 360° model. 

Any size from coin to couch is possible!

Inclusions:

• Camera + DAVID-4-PRO software on USB stick
• Sliding rail for quick setup
• Compact calibration panels
• Video projector with special lens for large focal range

DAVID STARTER KIT

The DAVID Laserscanner Starter-Kit Version 2 is based on laser 3D scanning technology. The 3D scanner is delivered with the DAVID-4 software suite.

THOR3D 3D SCANNER DRAKE

Drake is a hand-held, portable, and wireless 3D scanner. It can capture almost any object, large or small. The scanner has interchangeable lenses which allow the user to scan any sized object.

Thanks to their high level of precision and picture quality output, such details as brushes and markings caused by Jamie’s tools and fingers are all visible in the 3D images.

Jamie applauds this, “My sculptures are about 8 feet high. Lidar scanners are very good at scanning large objects. 

This is supported by the advantages of scanning such as:

• It increases the effectiveness of working with complex parts and shapes.
• It assists with the design of products to accommodate other parts.
• If CAD models are outdated, a 3D scan will provide an updated version.
• 3D scanners quickly capture all physical measurements of any object.
• A 3D scanner ensures that the parts fit together on the first try.
• You can capture engineering optimizations inherent in manufactured parts with 3D scanning.
• Scanners utilize modern manufacturing on parts that were manufactured before CAD existed.
• Allows for a comparison between “as-designed” models and “as-built” parts.

Take a sculpting journey with 3D2GO’s laser scanner and 3D services!

Of course, sculpting in a digital context wasn’t exactly an alien concept to the sculptor. 

Jamie recalls, “For the longest time, I wanted to focus on the digital aspect of sculpting by using ZBrush as part of my creative process. It wasn’t until I was exposed to 3D scanning that it motivated and inspired me to pursue it even further.”

Jamie has got plans now to use 3D scanning in order to create comprehensive visualizations to include not only the statue itself but also its surroundings. 

Start your sculpting journey like Jamie!

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