Designing custom figures

[gavino200]

I've been meaning to try designing figures for a while but finally had a go tonight. I didn't use Poser because it costs money and I wasn't convinced I'd be able to use it. So I used MakeHuman, an open source free program.

 

https://alternativeto.net/software/make-human/

 

Surprisingly I'm actually able to use it. It's quite simple. But before I get further into this, I need to find out what would be the process for going from a digital image to an n-scale 3D printed model? Anyone know how this can be done?

[Martijn Meerts]

Looks like MakeHuman figures can be imported to Blender, and there’s also a MakeHuman plug in for Blender. From Blender you can export to a file that for example Shapeways accepts to get 3D printed. They have several tutorials about measurements and what units to use in Blender to get the correct scale etc. 

[cteno4]

fyi looks like a sale on poser pro 11 for $49 for three days here

 

https://shop.macworld.com/sales/poser-pro-for-win-mac?utm_source=macworld.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=poser-pro-for-win-mac&utm_term=scsf-402180&utm_content=a0x1P000004sT77QAE&scsonar=1

 

Price with VIPSALE40 coupon code: $47.99

 

jeff

[gavino200]

Tempted. I expect I'll be buying in the small hours of the morning when my purchase resistance is lowest!!

[cteno4]

Shot of brandy or a beer helps that as well...

 

jeff

[gavino200]

It'll have to be nitro cold brew coffee from Trader Joes. That's what I'm puttin' away right now!

[cteno4]

That could be a bad direction as well! You’ll buy 3 copies before you know it!

 

jeff