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Using 3D Models in E-Learning #347

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4 years ago

Using 3D Models in E-Learning #347: Challenge | Recap

Challenge of the Week

This week, your challenge is to share an example that uses 3D models. Your demo can be interactive or static. You can use 3D assets already created so don’t feel like you have to learn to build in 3D this week.

If you’re new to 3D, that’s okay. We have a few users in the community who regularly work with programs like Blender and SketchUp. Post your questions and we’ll try to get you the help you need.

For those of you who intend to learn to build your own models this week, try to keep things simple. You don’t want to lose your time trying to build a teapot (inside joke for 3D Max users).

Interactive Video Using 3D Models in PowerPoint

Tom recently posted some fantastic tutorials on how he used the PowerPoint's 3D model library  (requires Office 365) to create interactive videos. This is super easy to create in PowerPoint and make interactive using Storyline’s triggers and slide layers.

Learn more about this effect and how to create it

Using 3D Images to Create Interactions

Here’s a good example of how a series of static images can be used from a 3D model.

View the project | David Tait

Guess what? You don't have to work with 3D models to use 3D graphics. Sites like PixelSquid offer asset libraries that feature rendered models that can be downloaded as individual images. To create the rotating effect like David created, you would need to download a series of images for each step in the rotation.

 

View PixelSquid

Free 3D Modeling Applications

The easiest way to get started working with 3D would be to use PowerPoint’s 3D models if you have an Office 365 subscription. Since the models are already built, you can easily insert, rotate, and export the models from within PowerPoint.

Here are a few sites that offer free and popular modeling programs:

Know of some other free 3D modeling programs? Let me know know in the comments and I’ll update the list.

Resources

Last Week’s Challenge:

Before you dive into this week’s challenge, check out the creative ways course designers are using anthropomorphic characters in e-learning:

 

Anthropomorphic Characters in E-Learning RECAP #346: Challenge | Recap

New to the E-Learning Challenges?

The weekly e-learning challenges are ongoing opportunities to learn, share, and build your e-learning portfolios. You can jump into any or all of the previous challenges anytime you want. I’ll update the recap posts to include your demos.

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  • I'd like to submit an example of my work.... but not sure how to do so.
    LaRhonda Jefferson Owner & Principal Creative Director LNJefferson@LabyrintheNOLA.com LabyrintheNOLA.com 214-395-3011
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    • Ron_Katz's avatar
      Ron_Katz
      Community Member
      If you have an Articulate account you can upload to Review and then share the link. If you don't have an Articulate account you can create a free Amazon Web Service account, save it there then share the link. There's a little more to it, but that is the general gist.
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    amrfouad
    Community Member
    I am a bit new on this challenge so when does it end , I am working on something but don`t wan`t to push myself to finish
    • GavinHenry's avatar
      GavinHenry
      Community Member
      A new challenge starts on Friday I believe but all existing challenges never end. You can submit at any time, of course, the later you submit the less likely you are you receive any comments.
  • Great tutorials and great examples. It looks like you have to purchse from pixelsquid, as royalty free licence means "The PixelSquid Royalty free license means that you only need to purchase the media once. No further payments are needed." So the options are limited. I do have PowerPoint whcih has some, but is there any way I can make 3d images myself? I have Adobe Suite and a camera! Thanks
  • I'm haivng trouble. I keep the ppt and SL the same size and have my PPT background white. I hoped this will be transparent as I want my image to move on a motion path when placed in and to be able to see the SL backgound behind. However when I export the video from ppt, the whole slide appears. Initially it appears black when placed, but white on preview, plus the car object is a different size. So the size is wrong and the background is not transparent. Any ideas please?
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      Ron_Katz
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      Videos won’t go transparent like pictures.  I would recommend creating your background first in storyline then exporting as a picture to PowerPoint.  Then add 3 d objects on picture.  Expirer as video and place in layer above storyline background.  Trigger with button on base layer.  Hopes this helps 
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  • Hello everyone! Thanks for sharing this, however, I am running into issues when using an image from pixel squid. The morph transition is not working for me. Has anyone tried doing this with an image not within power point?
    Thanks!
    Paula