Paint 3D

Paint 3D allows you to create and edit 3 dimensional shapes and export them in a variety of formats.

Click the Tutorial link to view some video tutorials.

At the bottom of this page is a PDF tutorial on Paint 3D that you may use as a reference.

Part 1 - Shapes in 2D

Brushes

    • types
    • opacity
    • color
    • thickness

2D Shapes

Hold the shift key down to constrain the aspect ratio of the shape as you resize it.

    • rotate
    • resize
    • clone
    • rotate

Drawing Lines

    • effects
    • 3 point curve tool
    • 4 point curve tool
    • 5 point curve tool

Make sure to save your project!

Try to use the clone tool to create a similar example to the one above. You will want to change size, color, transparency and rotation each time you clone the shape.

Use the line and shape tools to create the following:

3-Point Line Tool:

5 Point Line Tool:

Part 2 - 3D Shapes

    • how to view 3D Shapes
    • 3 rotational axes
    • moving the canvas

Activity: Making a Die

  • make a cube (hold shift when re-sizing to constrain aspect ratio)
  • put 6 dice faces on it
      • you can use different styles for each face
      • clone stamp can help make 2D shapes the same size
  • opposite sides of a die add up to 7

When done:

  • Click: Save As
  • Select: Video -> Select: GIF as the type.
      • You may play around with the angle, animation and speed here to get the effect you like.
      • After you are satisfied, choose a directory to save it to.

You can also save it is a two dimensional image file as well.










Part 3 - Multiple 3D Shapes

As a class: Create a pine tree with a cylinder as the trunk and more than one cone for the top of the tree. Use appropriate colors.

    • you can group shapes together to edit and manipulate them together
          • Select shapes to group
          • Right click
          • Select: Group
    • you can un-group shapes as well

Assignment: Make your own 3D Figure by using the built in 3D Shapes.

  • Choose one of the following, or make your own.
        • snowman
        • rocket ship
        • vehicle
        • animal
  • Make sure to decorate it with colors, textures, 2D shapes and brushes

Save it as a GIF when you are done to hand it in.

Part 4 - 3D Doodles

    • how to use the doodle option in the 3D Shapes menu
          • tube brush
          • soft edge
          • hard edge

Activity: Try to make a snake using the tube brush and a taper.

    • add a head using the soft edge tool
    • add fangs, and eyes using any method

Assignment: Make an island with a tree in it.

    • make a blue box to be the water
    • use a doodle tool of your choice to be the island
    • add a some features
          • grass, tree, rock, etc

Save it as a GIF when you are done to hand it in.



Part 5 - 3D Models and the 3D Library

In the 3D shapes tab there is a place where you can choose 3D Models. There are only 5 standard models.

As a class:

    • Select the Brushes tool
    • Select the Brown color
    • Select Add color (+) option and chose a flesh color
    • Select 3D shapes tool
    • Add a man or woman
    • Use the brush tool to color hair, clothes etc.
        • Change the following settings to help:
              • brush thickness
              • zoom

3D Library

    • browse the library
    • search the library
    • import some 3D shapes into a project

Activity: See if you can import a plate and put some food of your choice onto it.

      • As an alternative, you can some up with another idea of your choosing.


Part 6 - Stickers and Texture

A sticker is like a piece of clip-art that can be applied to the surface of 3D models. There are 2 types of stickers:

    • image stickers
    • texture stickers




As a class:

    • Image Stickers:
        • Add the 3D model of a fish to your project
        • Give it the color you want
        • Select the Sticker tool
        • Add a mouth and eyes to your fish
            • You can also create a sticker from an image file
    • Texture Stickers:
        • Zoom in on the fish tail
        • Select the Sticker tool
        • Add a texture to the fish tail by rotating and sizing the sticker
            • Make sure to apply the texture to both sides of your 3D model.
        • Use the internet to find a different texture and save it to your computer
        • Create a new sticker and use the file you downloaded
        • Apply the texture to another fin on the fish

Part 7 - 3D Text and Effects

Creating 3D Text is as simple as selecting the Text tool, and choosing the font size, color, style and alignment.

Activity - Use your name to create a 3D Font.

After you have finished your name, click off if it and you will have the standard 3D object control.

Effects

    • Select the Effects tool
    • Choose different filters and observe the results
    • Drag the light tool around and observe the results



Part 8 - History Tool

The history tool keeps a record of the various procedures you use while creating an object. Look at the history of your current project.

Use the slider to replay the steps you took

You can export your history as a video.

Paint 3D Project

You are to create an island, or oasis of some type using Paint 3D. You may populate it with any combination of animals, trees or anything else you wish. Your scene must have several 3D shapes or models. You may import shapes from the 3D library or create your own from basic 3D models.

Include your name in 3D text somewhere.

Tips and Tricks

  • WHen you have positioned 3D Objects together in a way that you like, group them together so that when you move/rotate/resize them in the future, they stay together.
        • Hold Shift and select the items you want to group.
        • Right click to open the drop down menu.
        • Select 'Group'.