5 Marketing Ideas for your 3D Selfie Business
Like any business, a 3D selfie business can be hard to get off the ground without the proper marketing. Using traditional marketing tactics such as billboards or radio ads can prove especially costly for a new business. As a new or small business your margin for error is small so it’s…
Overview: Handheld 3D Scanners
Handheld 3D scanners used in 3D photography typically rely on structured light to calculate the geometry of the subject being 3D scanned. They were designed for and have numerous applications in engineering. *Note: Scroll to the end of the article to learn about the current state of handheld 3D scanners….
How 3D models are stored before they become 3D printed figurines (and for AR/VR)
In this post we are going to learn about the different components of a 3D model before it becomes a 3D printed figurine. To start off, here is an overview on how the data flows from the time a capture is taken on a full body 3D scanner to the time…
Tips for Running a Successful 3D Printing Figurine Business
Starting a 3D figurine business can be really difficult especially when most customers have never heard of the concept. You will want to make sure you have a full body 3D scanner that produces good quality 3D portraits, have a reliable way to handle 3D printing fulfillment of the 3D figurines and…
3D Scanning Event Case Study: Comic Cons
One of the most popular types of events for people in the 3D printed figurine industry are comic conventions. If you’re trying to decide what your first event should be, comic conventions can be a great place to start because of the large crowds they can draw. Ideally you want to target…
3 things to avoid when caring for your 3D printed figurine
In order to keep a 3D printed figurine looking like brand new it’s important to keep it in an environment where it won’t be damaged. 3D printed figurines are meant for display purposes only. While it is fine to pass them around at gatherings occasionally, they really should stay on a shelf, your fireplace…
Overview: Hybrid Full Body 3D Scanners
Hybrid 3D scanning systems work by combining photogrammetry and structured light methods. This is the technology that Twindom uses on it’s full body 3D scanners used to make 3D portraits. *Note: Scroll to the end of this article for an update on the current state of hybrid full body 3D…
Locating a 3D Portrait Business in a Mall: Mitigating Risk
When people put together their business plans for setting up a 3D portrait business they will usually decide to either locate in a studio, setup in a mall, or take their full body 3D scanner to events. In this post we are going to focus on setting up in a…