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3D Weekly celebrates 3D animation, simulation and reconstruction. The modeling tools used in computer-aided engineering improve our lives through the exploration of mechanics and architecture. They help us understand the forces at work in our daily lives, grasp our shortfalls in retrospect, and develop the technologies of the future. The impetus for 3D Weekly was the famous video of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940. It has been referred to as "the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history." To watch the collapse is stunning and inspired a generation of structural engineers. At 3D Weekly, we will showcase 3D modeling technology. Each week will have a theme and you are encouraged to let us know your favorites, look for our Facebook page and Twitter, and send us your own 3D modeling videos. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-22420684-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();

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Where TVs live...

3D Weekly loves 3D, you know this, I needn't defend myself, but lately I can't go anywhere that sells televisions. I feel like I'm having a nightmare where my eyes don't focus because there are all of these slightly blurry TVs.

My two cents to places that sell 3D TVs: don't just run a blurry screen. Find some way to showcase the tech respectably!

From the patent in 1894 to the first high-definition 3D short (by the Insane Clown Posse!) in 2004.

The stereoscope: The first 3D entertainment (you know, that wasn't real life).

#stereoscope #3D

Old Tech

As the shiny new world of technology hurtles forward with a momentum that Newton’s theories could be misconstrued to indicate as unstoppable, I increasingly develop a nostalgic fondness for the roots of our current 3D technology.

We would not be where we are today were it not for the innovations, simple as they may seem in retrospect, of the past.

For the next 2 weeks, 3D Weekly will pay homage to the technology of the past that led to our concepts and creations in modern 3D technology.

How they make it work.

Some of the most amazing portraits I've ever seen. The perfection is in the imperfections.

This week...

The building of the world of tomorrow: Virtual worlds.

This is actually pretty neat: Rapid creation with solidThinking.

#3D #solidThinking

solidThinking with CAD (SolidWorks) showing the ease of forming 3D objects, including ancient artifacts, like a landline phone.

#3D #CAD #solidThinking #SolidWorks

This week: solidThinking (I figure I'll feature some software developer every now and then).

#solidThinking #3D #animating

I'm really curious about what you think of this kind of legal issue with 3D printing.

#3D printing #Super 8 #cube

Really liking this. I don't mind a little darkness from Pixar.

This, this is what excitement is.

#Monty Python #3D #animation

3D visualization, from laser scan to render (and music that sounds like it's from the early 80s!)

#3D #laser #scanning

3D visualization tools in archeology: ArcheOS 4

#3D #visualization #archeology #ArcheOS 4

...and bringing the fruits of history to you with 3D archeological artifacts for your smartphone.

#3D #archeology

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