From 2D to 3D???

[chinoise]

Hello,

I'm very new to 3D modelling...need some help here...
Is there any way to model from a 2D image (eg.jpg format) to a 3D model? What I meant was can I import an image file into 3D studio and model the image from there, such as a flat 2D cartoon character into a lively 3D character???

Will really appreciate the help from you...
Thanks alot.

Regards,
Fion

 

[leonec]

You can map the jpg to a plane and then use it to help you model. Some people you say 3 different views of an object (top, side, front) make the corresponding planes and use them for reference while modeling.

 

[chinoise]

Thanks Leonec,
will try it out...

Regards,
Fion

 

[unbornchikken]

Hi!

Better check it out in the tutorial. See modelling techniques section. There are 3 examples that will be helpfull.

unbornchikken