Sophisticated Camera Support

Automated 3D Space Orientation

Feature Pinning – Allows the Use of Any Photo Set

Integrate with Adobe Photoshop for Model Creation

Interactive Model Adjustment

Import Models to Photoshop or Strata 3D CX

In-Depth Feature List

Photo Support
Foto 3D builds and places a UV texture on any model by using a series of photographs. Regardless of the type of camera you use, Foto 3D will calibrate itself automatically for the best results. Foto 3D allows you to take anywhere from 20 to 256 pictures to create your textured 3D model.

• Mat Printing
• Lens Calibration
• Up To 256 Images Per Object
• Automatic Camera Calibration
• Merge Additional Photos

Surface Generation
Foto 3D generates a model that includes surface smoothing and interactive mesh decimation. For use in a 3D rendering package, such as Strata 3D CX, you’ll want the highest quality mesh possible. For real-time 3D use, you may want to reduce your mesh density for faster downloads.

• Surface Optimization
• Interactive Mesh Decimation
• Fast Wireframe Generation
• Clipping Plane

Save & Export Features
Once you’re finished with your project, simply export it into VRML, Collada or 3DS. Then your file can be imported into Strata 3D CX for rendering and animation, or into Strata Live 3D for real-time display on a web page or PDF document.

• VRML
• Collada
• 3DS

Masking Features
With a complete toolset that includes automatic mask generation, interactive theshold controls, shrink wrapping and brushes, you’re guaranteed a positive result. Once Foto 3D creates the 3D object, you can then rotate it to any position and finalize any additional masking that may be required.

• Automated Masking
• Shrink Wrap Tool
• Interactive Threshold
• Masking Tools
• Import External Masks

Texturing Features
Foto 3D creates a photo-realistic UV texture for your model. You can use Adobe Photoshop to modify the texture from any angle. Simply copy the view to Photoshop, modify the texture, and paste it back into Foto 3D. All texture blending occurs automatically. Optional Photoshop plug ins require CS 4 or CS 5.x. Plug ins not compatible with CS 6.

• Automatic Texture Creation
• UV Unwrapping
• Incremental Map Generation
• Texture Map Editing
• External Texture Editing
• Large Map Resolution
• Tone Correction

System Requirements

Vizworld

“It’s a bargain… Users who find themselves frequently needing to scan 3D models will find Foto3D CX an invaluable tool for it’s power, flexibility, and excellent price point.”

IT Enquirer

“…Strata Foto 3D CX is a lot faster than creating a 3D model from scratch in Cinema 4D, Vue, or Maya. For example, if you are on a deadline for an advertising project or an illustration with a story that will be published both in print and online, Strata Foto 3D CX may cut your project time in half – if not more.”

Layers Magazine, Four and a Half Stars

“Strata Foto 3D makes it possible to take nearly any object and make a 3D model with just a little set-up time and a digital camera.”

Mac NN

Strata Foto 3D “…is an efficient photo-based system for modeling real world objects that allows users to create 3D models with no technical skill or expensive hardware.”

Gamasutra

Strata Foto 3D creates “…high quality, fully textured 3D meshes.”

GFX Artist

On Foto 3D, “Picture how many hours this could save you. We did and now we’re believers… Overall, for the majority of 3D artists, we feel this will be a must have application.”

Compare Foto 3D Versions

FEATURES	FOTO 3D SE	FOTO 3D CX
Photoshop Plug-Ins Generate an object from a layered Photoshop file or send the finished 3D model back to Photoshop CS Extended.
Lens/Camera Calibration Correct for the specific distortions your lens or camera produces.
Markers Flag specific points across photo sets to build models without the need for the positioning mat. Ideal for very large objects.
Image Support Up to 256 images per object, Merge and place non-mat photos.
Interactive Mesh Decimation Change mesh density on the fly to achieve the detail desired.
Clipping Plane Feet not quite flat? Use clipping plane to create flat surfaces.
Maximum Mesh Resolution	12,000 Polygons	20,000 Polygons
Save & Export Features Collada (DAE), VRML and 3DS.
Automated Masking Create masks automatically from clean backgrounds.
Masking Tools Create your own masks in-app.
Import External Masks Import masks from another application.
UV Unwrapping and Texture Creation Model is textured with the photos used to create the mesh.
Maximum Texture Resolution	800 Pixels	1600 Pixels
Tone Correction Adjusts for photo sets where lighting isn’t uniform.
Incremental Map Generation Add new photos of specific details to the generated mesh at any time.
External Texture Editing Copy and Paste textures in and out of Foto 3D for maximum flexibility.

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