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How to use 3D models in concept art

3D has been incredibly useful in all of my concept art and matte painting work in animation, games and movies. Knowing how to ...
IEEE

Learn2Talk: 3D Talking Face Learns From 2D Talking Face

Abstract: The speech-driven facial animation technology is generally categorized into two main types: 3D and 2D talking face. Both of these have garnered considerable research attention in recent ...
AppleInsider

Apple's AI & ML research papers show instant 3D image conversion, more

Apple continues to focus on AI-powered image modification, with new studies detailing evaluation frameworks and an AI model that can turn 2D images into 3D scenes in a second. Here's what the ...
Gizmochina

XREAL 1S is the world’s first AR glasses with automatic 2D-to-3D video conversion

XREAL is wrapping up 2025 with the launch of a new entry-level AR glasses model, the XREAL 1S. It sits below the more expensive XREAL One Pro (announced in July) in the lineup and is the first in the ...
AppleInsider

iOS 26: How to view 2D photos as 3D Spatial Scenes on iPhone

Turning a boring 2D photo into a more dynamic, 3D-like viewing experience might sound impossible. But you can do it right from your phone running iOS 26, thanks to Apple's new Spatial Scenes. Apple's ...
9to5Mac

Snapchat reintroduces 2D avatars after users rejected 3D ones

It’s been a couple of years since Snapchat made the shift to 3D avatars. The company said at the time that it gave users more ways than ever to represent themselves. Two years later, the complaints ...
IEEE

SSR-2D: Semantic 3D Scene Reconstruction From 2D Images

Abstract: Most deep learning approaches to comprehensive semantic modeling of 3D indoor spaces require costly dense annotations in the 3D domain. In this work, we explore a central 3D scene modeling ...
DualShockers

9 2D Platformers That Would Slap In 3D

Daniel has been playing games for entirely too many years, with his Steam library currently numbering nearly 750 games and counting. When he's not working or watching anime, he's either playing or ...
Game Rant

Best Sonic Games That Combine 2D And 3D Gameplay

Ewan has been a content writer since 2020, and loves nothing more than discussing all things gaming. While he's been playing games all his life, he has a particular interesting in anything even ...
Cartoon Brew

‘Living Between 2D And 3D’: How ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Pushed Its Hybrid Animation Further

For 2022’s The Bad Guys, the team at DreamWorks established a hyper-stylized, graphic look that enhanced CG animation with qualities of traditional hand-drawn works. Now in theaters, the sequel ...
IGN

Nintendo Says Donkey Kong Bananza 'Will Come to Symbolise 3D Donkey Kong' — in a Separate 'Branch' to 2D Games

Switch 2 blockbuster Donkey Kong Bananza will be something of a template for the character's future 3D games, Nintendo has said, splitting DK's appearances in 2D and 3D titles. Similar to how Mario ...