Using 3D Models

Sep 15, 2021

Hi everyone! 

I'm new to using 3D models, I've watched quite of few tutorials and read lots of hero discussions though! Does anyone have experience using PixelSquid models and importing them into powerpoint? Where do you get your models outside of the library in ppt? I've tried using the photoshop plugin but I'm not having much luck. 

Thanks in advance! 

9 Replies
Sarah Hodge

Hi Alicia! I just wanted to share a few additional resources that helped me to create the 3D project Tom shared. When I first started that project, I quickly learned that not all 3D file formats I found online seamlessly worked in PPT. I have since found this resource from Microsoft. It includes a table of the supported 3D file formats. I haven’t tried using 3D models in Photoshop yet. If you do end up using PPT, here are some tips Microsoft shared on getting creative with 3D models.

As for where to find 3D images, I only know a few other possible options.

Of course, it’s not guaranteed the files will work in PPT or you’ll find exactly what you need because the options can be a bit limited. Either way, if you end up finding something that works, you’ll want to make sure you check the copyright and attribution requirements before adding them to your projects.

I hope that helps! 

Nicola Fern

I used the same technique as Sarah to make this interaction for a course I'm working on - it's a 3D tour of a rotary evaporator our students will be using.

https://360.articulate.com/review/content/130ba101-72dc-4047-a2d4-34ad9eb37f65/review 

I made the model myself using Blender.  If anyone is thinking of doing the same, Microsoft has this document which details the requirements for 3D models - file formats and supported materials.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/3d-content-guidelines-for-microsoft-03a7b493-d549-4f1a-9735-f2457adf6261?ui=en-us&rs=en-us&ad=us