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Time saving tips for 3D sites

Even if you already know how to code, learning a 3D library has a steep learning curve. My first attempts had me spending hours just to render a basic cube or model. Before you even write your first line, the recommended local setup for a library like Three.js is a local web server (e.g., XAMPP), [ ]

Stencil Material Three.js Setup

After hours trying to get the basics to work, here s the final code. What is stencling? In graphics computing, the stencil buffer is an extra layer over the scene that the renderer checks before deciding whether to show a material/pixel or not. If you set a material to always transmit a stencil reference and another [ ]

I tried Spline

I ve been meaning to check out Spline since it slipped into my Instagram algorithm. I m also making a 3D scene builder/WordPress plugin, so it served as a bit of competitor research (lol). It could show me what points of difference I could focus on. I played around for about an hour, so this won t be [ ]

Case Study: LOF Hostel

lÖf surf hostel web design and development LOF is a popular hostel in Chile with hundreds of 5 star reviews. I stayed there for around a month so I can say first hand the space is awesome. Close to the beach and with many epic common areas, I constantly heard guests positive reactions. visit site [ ]

WordPress in the next dimension

The story of why I am building an interactive 3D plugin for WordPress

Pounce On Inspiration

Inspiration is mysterious. Some random free energy that can possess you to work late into the night. It can t be planned. One second it s there, the next it s not. So you must pounce! If it pokes its little head out, grab it with both hands, jump on its back and ride it till it collapses. [ ]

Snap AR Humor Challenge Ideas

Ideas are a dime a dozen, so here s my 5 cents. These are some things I would make if I used Lens Studio (ex Spark AR creator RIP). Hopefully someone finds them useful. Competition link for reference. Blue Steel The ultimate model pose from Zoolander. A filter that zooms when the user looks directly at [ ]

The two bird strategy

The saying goes kill two birds with one stone meaning to get two things done with one action. So how can you apply it to your creative output? There is a high chance that everything you make can be used for at least one other purpose. Here are some examples. 1. Build portfolio Anything you [ ]

Posture Watch AR Project

They say necessity is the mother of all invention. Recently I've been having problems with my shoulders due to basic at a desk all day for decades atrophy. Along with a lack of weighted exercises , I found bad posture was a leading cause and reminding myself to situp throughout the day wasn't working. So...

Linking Blender animations to mouse move

The barebones code you need in 3js to use animations made within Blender. Assuming you have the basic setup (camera, renderer, gltf loader etc). Also this is just a basic implementation where all animations are linked to the same movement. You also will need a model that has animation data available. First, you need to [ ]