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Help making 3D scans of faces into masks

charliecharles
charliecharles over 6 years ago

Hi, so I'm working on a new art project where I turn 3D scans of people's faces into 3D printed masks that can be worn. I need to figure out the most streamlined/easy way to do this. I guess I need guidance on what 3D scanning app/ software would be best catered to faces? Ideally I'd need to cut/edit the facial scan to be thin and inverse on the inside so that it fits onto a person's face. I know the process of editing the scans down to the desired mask won't be easy but I guess I need to start with scanning and turning them into stl's before I can worry about that.

In terms of cameras: I have access to a DSLR from the library but I also own a Pixel 3.

In terms of printing: I have access to the public Library's 3D printers that are already loaded with free filament, and have checked to make sure they're big enough to handle a human sized face mask.

Any help would be appreciated.

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    charliecharles over 6 years ago

    Hi, so I'm working on a new art project where I turn 3D free netflix scans of people's faces into 3D printed masks that can be worn. tech news I need to figure out the most streamlined/easy way to do this. I guess I need guidance on what 3D scanning app/ software would be best catered to faces? Ideally I'd need to cut/edit the facial scan to be thin and inverse on the inside so that it fits onto a person's face. I know the process of editing the scans down to the desired mask won't be easy but I guess I need to start with scanning and turning them into stl's before I can worry about that.

    In terms of cameras: I have access to a DSLR from the library but I also own a Pixel 3.

    In terms of printing: I have access to the public Library's 3D printers that are already loaded with free filament, and have checked to make sure they're big enough to handle a human sized face mask.

    Any help would be appreciated.

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    daveoutlaw over 6 years ago in reply to charliecharles

    Hi Charles

    I just purchased a structure sensor scanner that fits on my iPad for $ 400. it features colored scans of faces. it seems to work really well as it imposes a color print on a crude scan of your head, the combination is very close to a lifelike scan. the file can be converted into an stl for a print in color scan, but it cost $8 to get it converted. then if you want a color print it can be sent to any service bureau. it does take some practice to get a good scan but it does it in under 3 min. the nice feature os you can take it anywhere as opposed to scanners that have to stationed next to a computer. it's not perfect but closer to anything I have used previously.

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    daveoutlaw over 6 years ago in reply to charliecharles

    Hi Charles

    I just purchased a structure sensor scanner that fits on my iPad for $ 400. it features colored scans of faces. it seems to work really well as it imposes a color print on a crude scan of your head, the combination is very close to a lifelike scan. the file can be converted into an stl for a print in color scan, but it cost $8 to get it converted. then if you want a color print it can be sent to any service bureau. it does take some practice to get a good scan but it does it in under 3 min. the nice feature os you can take it anywhere as opposed to scanners that have to stationed next to a computer. it's not perfect but closer to anything I have used previously.

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