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
opposite sides of a die add up to 7

When done:

Click: Save As
Select: Video -> Select: GIF as the type.

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
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.
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

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

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.

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:
Texture Stickers:

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.