There are a large number of computer applications out there that can be used for 3D modeling, available either as freeware or via a paid subscription the latter often allows you to download a 30-day free trial, such as in the case of Maya. With the basics out of the way, let’s jump into speaking a little about 3D modeling software. The letters X (left/right), Y (up/down) and Z (forward/backwards) represent these three dimensions the first two of which may bring back good or bad memories of school math class.

Apologies if, like me, the mere mention of the phrase ‘digital world’ has set off the Digimon theme tune playing in your head.ģD refers to the three dimensions of the universe, used to determine an object’s position within space, or ‘spaaaaace!’ as fellow Portal 2 fans will remember (the “4th dimension”, time, is irrelevant in this case). 3D modeling is the digital creation of three-dimensional objects in dedicated computer software, such as Autodesk Maya, or more excitingly put, creating something from nothing in a digital world. Is it some newfangled way of watching America’s Next Top Model on TV with a pair of the famous red & blue specs? Well, no, not at all… it’s something even better.

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