Learn more about 3D Modeling
Before a new car, household object, video game character, or building makes it to production, there’s a 3D model. 3D models are mathematical representations of an object that allow designers to visualize and test the prototype. 3D models can also be turned into 3D-printed objects.
Frequently asked questions
Three-dimensional (3D) modeling refers to the creation of a digital representation of a real object. With 3D modeling computer software, users can recreate life-like models on screen. This highly specialized software uses mathematics to create a series of points, lines, and shapes that map out an object’s surface, which ultimately renders a three-dimensional image. Images can be manipulated and refined to look as true to life as desired. 3D modeling allows artists and other professionals to recreate existing objects or build brand new worlds, such as in video games or other media.