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{"_id":"121","title":"The Evolution of 3D Modeling for Businesses","_title":"The Evolution of 3D Modeling for Businesses","slug":"the-evolution-of-3d-modeling-for-businesses","date":"2023-05-04","excerpt":"<p>Companies worldwide have been introduced to 3D modeling within the past two decades, whether designing a room or showcasing a new product in the most vivid, digital form. At FifthColor, our creative experts have the capability to create real-world visualizations, bringing any sketch and idea to life.</p>","thumbnail":"https://fifthcolor.com/resources/microsoftteams-image-49-1.png","thumbnail_alt":"3D Kiosk Mockup","type":"Read","categories":["blog-categories/creative/"],"meta_title":"FifthColor Creative 3D Design","meta_desc":"There are three main types of 3D design models: Wire-Frame, Surface, and Solid. 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The Evolution of 3D Modeling for Businesses2 minute read
Companies worldwide have been introduced to 3D modeling within the past two decades, whether designing a room or showcasing a new product in the most vivid, digital form. However, 3D modeling has existed since the 1960s, when Ivan Sutherland first developed it. The goal was for people to create a three-dimensional, digital, visual representation of an actual object. This new technology was a crucial part of getting where we are today.
When making 3D models, three main types are used, depending on the data points used in creating them. These include Wire-Frame Modeling, Surface Modeling, and Solid Modeling. All models have their respective pros and cons and are better for certain mediums than others.
Wire-Frame Modeling
The Wire-Frame Model is considered a skeleton of a real-world 3-D object using lines and curves. Someone might not always prefer this model type, as it may not look as realistic. This is because they consist only of networks of wires rather than full renderings. However, making a Wire-Frame Model is quicker and easier than other types of models requiring minimal time for quick-turn projects.
Surface Modeling
The second main type of 3D modeling is the Surface Model. Compared to the Wire-Frame Model, Surface Models are much more realistic because they are composed of more definitive surface textures like exterior curves, shapes, and objects. This model delivers a more definite shape, including colors and textures, to give the end user a better sense of its representation. However, it’s worth noting that Surface Models can be geometrically and physically incorrect. This allows the designer to modify the model easily at different scales.
Solid Modeling
The last of the three model types is Solid Modeling. This model type incorporates the most data points to make the model vivid and realistic. Solid Models deliver a 3D digital representation of an object with all the proper geometry, making it a perfectly scaled design capable of viewing from every angle. Along with that, Solid Models are not hollow. Everything from the inside and out is finished to how it would be in the real world. Because of this, these models take the longest time to create as they have many parts.
3D modeling has become an important asset in the business world, as it allows for accurate planning, time savings, and, oftentimes, cost savings. Starting a digital process allows designers to create precise models without the time spent measuring and re-measuring structures or sites. Digital models make it easy for designers to spot errors and fix them before building, avoiding costly errors to deal with in the future. At FifthColor, our creative experts have the capability to create real-world visualizations, bringing any sketch and idea to life. These models act as a virtual, to-scale project replica so our clients can easily understand the result. With all the experts under one roof, our creative team is agile and responsive to keep your project on or ahead of schedule.
Reach out to the FifthColor team to start your 3D modeling project!
