Take 2: 3D Portraits (Kinect)

Problem

Create a 3D portrait.

Materials

• 3D Printer
• Xbox 360 Camera
• 1kg PLA or ABS Filament
• 3M Blue Painters' Tape
• Utility Knife
• Unscented Hairspray (Extra Hold)

Software

• Skanect

Outcomes

You will be expected to... 

• Install the required plugins and software to enable the Xbox 360 as a portrait camera on your Mac/PC
• Scan a dynamic 3D portrait of yourself
• Print your 3D portrait

Rationale

The purpose of this project is to create dynamic and engaging 3D portraits made on a standard 3D printer. Once you have the scan you can manipulate and alter the scan to increase the dynamism of your final sculpture.

Steps

• Software installation instructions for Mac Users
• Software installation instructions for PC Users
• Instructions for using Skanect with a 360 Camera
• Try: Intentionally skewing your portraits
• How to fix your 3D scans (Meshmixer)

Photos

Option 2: Revolved Portraits

Instructions: Making revolved portraits

How can you bring your personality to your final projects?