Learning Paint 3D from Scratch

Learn to use brushes in Paint 3D, adjust thickness and opacity, sample colors with the eyedropper, mix textures from glossy to polished metal, and use eraser, spray paint, and fill.

Crop a canvas in Paint 3D with the crop tool, drag handles to shape the area, and apply presets like 16 by 9, 3 by 2, or 1 by 1.

Learn to create and edit 2D shapes in Paint 3D, including circles, lines, and curves, apply fills and strokes, and transform objects into 3D with movement, rotation, and stamping.

Explore creating and editing 3D objects and models in Paint 3D, including dragging cubes, rotating and resizing, applying materials like glass and polished metals, and importing items from the library.

Group multiple models to manage them easily, then ungroup to separate items or subgroups; use select, group, and ungroup to control individual items and grouped sets.

Learn to apply stickers and textures to 3D models in Paint 3D, drag and rotate stickers, add textures and pictures, and switch to 3D view for detailed customization.

Experiment with texture smoothing to control pixelation and rendering speed; detect smoothness and enable or disable smoothing per model, including duplicating models to compare results.

Learn to use the selection tool in Paint 3D to click and drag to select areas, convert them into stickers, and manage 3D options like moving, duplicating, deleting, and rotating.

Learn to use magic select in Paint 3D to cut out subjects, autofill backgrounds, edit layers, and create a parallax effect by moving objects forward or backward.

Explore creating and editing 2D and 3D text in Paint 3D from scratch, adjust fonts, sizes, alignment, colors, and backgrounds, and enhance text with stickers and 3D effects.

Learn to use the history tool to undo and redo actions, scrub through steps with the time slider, and revert to earlier edits in the 3D view.

Record every step of a 3d painting by using history and starting recording, then export the entire process as a video, including clouds, sun, and grasses.

Explore effects in Paint 3D from scratch, adjusting lighting with the light wheel and applying color filters to change the mood of dog models.

Learn to create custom models in paint 3d using tv shapes, duplicating and rotating parts, applying colors, and grouping elements into a single model.

Export your 3D model as a still image from Paint 3D, choosing the image format, resolution, and aspect ratio while adjusting lighting and angle before saving.

Export your model from Paint 3D by using Save As, choose a 3D model format like FBX, and view the preserved details in the Windows 3D viewer with adjustable lighting.

Export your paint 3d project as a video by selecting save as, choosing video, adjusting rotation, framing, and aspect ratio, applying an animation and speed, then exporting with the loops.

Import 3D models and 2D images into your Paint 3D project by selecting insert, then open Apple SBX 3D model to view and manipulate it in 3D.

Export a 3D model from Paint 3D, save as a 3D model, and insert it into Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; rotate to see the 3D properties, light, and shadows.

Explore printing options in Paint 3D, including 2D printing to PDF, landscape or portrait layouts, scaling and copies, plus 3D printing with color options and online services.

Share your Paint 3D creations using the share menu, selecting apps and exporting as a bnz file, then attach the image in apps like OneNote.

Apply your Paint 3D skills to create a 3D scene, paint a female model, add a screen behind the model and text, then export and insert into PowerPoint slides.

End your lesson by learning to build 3-D models in Paint 3D by combining simple shapes, coloring components, and assembling pieces to create any model.