Creating 3D Models for WPF Pt1 - Blank paper to blocky outline

Posted By: Mike Ormond | Jan 15th @ 10:56 AM | 9,550 Views | 4 Comments
3D has traditionally been complex and challenging but with the advent of WPF, incorporating 3D into your applications is much more realistic. These 4 videos walk through the process of building a very simple 3D application.

I start by creating a re-usable 3D model of a yoghurt pot in Blender with textured surfaces representing interchangeable product artwork. This model is then imported into a WPF application via Expression Blend. I add some animation and user interaction via the 3D tools library on CodePlex and show how easy it is to switch the imagery to represent different products.

For an idea of what the final application looks like, visit my blog post or click here for the xbap.

Links to other parts:

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
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#Jan 16th @ 12:15 AM
jh71283
jh71283
Throw new System.Beverage. OutOfCoffeeException​()
Sound level is far too low on this vid.

My laptop can't amplify it enough to be understandable.
#Jan 16th @ 1:02 AM
Mike Ormond
Mike Ormond
Sorry about that - the production process does seem to have markedly reduced the volume. That said if you crank up the mediaplayer volume as well it's not too bad.
#Sep 14th @ 2:01 PM
abenedik
abenedik

Nice work Mike.

The videos are really a great tutorial for WPF 3D beginners.

 

To see some more WPF 3D samples see the http://www.wpf-graphics.com/Overview3d.aspx - there are also samples with source code available.

 

3D Robot Arm sample   Animated 3D buttons sample

#Sep 15th @ 11:23 AM
ahmed111
ahmed111

Nice work Mike.

The videos are really a great tutorial for WPF 3D beginners

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