Capturing the world around us is good, but doing it in 3D is even better! Today, this is possible, but it can still be considered too complex. Between expensive equipment, technical interfaces and tedious post-processing, 3D scanning remains largely reserved for experts.
And yet, its potential is immense! So why not make this technology as easy and seamless as taking a simple photograph?
3D scanning: a technology still under lock and key
Photogrammetry, lidar, meshes, retopology... These terms can quickly make the heads of novices and those unfamiliar with 3D scanning spin. Add to that the often complicated and expensive 3D scanning solutions, and it's enough to put the general public off. There are "easier and more practical" solutions that allow you to use your smartphone. But even with a good smartphone, obtaining a 3D scan with complex technology remains a real challenge. Depending on the scanning solution you use, you need to:
- Understanding the logic of scanning (angles, distances, surfaces),
- Managing sometimes complex software,
- Passer du temps en post-traitement pour nettoyer le modèle…
Résultat : l’usage reste encore limités à des milieux spécialisés, alors que la demande en contenu 3D explose dans la création, l’e-commerce, l’AR/VR, ou l’éducation.
But, because there is always a but, today, 3D scanning is becoming more accessible and opening its doors to newcomers. And that is precisely the purpose of ONIZIO, our photogrammetry-based 3D scanning solution that we have developed and which we have already discussed in this article.
A simple vision: unleashing creativity
Just as Kodak made photography accessible to everyone in the 20th century by transforming a complex process into a simple everyday task, we believe that 3D scanning should also become a simple and natural reflex.
Imagine being able to scan an object almost as quickly as you can photograph it, and get a clean, ready-to-use 3D model without having to edit anything. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it?
It is this simplicity that will open up 3D to everyone: creatives, teachers, craftspeople, curious minds, etc. You no longer need to be a technician to capture reality.
Pourquoi c’est important
Rendre le scan 3D plus simple, c’est ouvrir de nouvelles perspectives créatives, pédagogiques et culturelles. Ce n’est plus une simple affaire de techniciens, mais une opportunité pour tous !
—> A designer can scan an object or volume in a matter of seconds and integrate it directly into their creative process, whether for rapid prototyping, product design or animation.
—> Sculptors will be able to showcase their unique pieces online in the form of interactive 3D models, thereby reaching a wider audience without the need for a photography studio or complex equipment.
—> A museum or local authority can document and share its cultural heritage, such as objects, statues, architecture, etc., by making it accessible to the public anywhere in the world.
—> Students and trainers will be able to model their environment, experiment and learn by manipulating real, digitised material rather than abstract concepts.
—> And everyone will be able to capture their world: a memory, a work of art, an important object. In just a few steps, they can become part of the 3D digital world.
By making scanning as simple as taking a photograph, we enable everyone to better document reality in order to share, archive, recreate, or even transform it.
It is a step towards a world where digital technology does not replace reality, but intelligently extends it.
ONIZIO: our response to this challenge
At Tronatic Studio, we designed ONIZIO with a simple idea in mind: "What if scanning a 3D object finally became easy?"
This is how ONIZIO was created, and more specifically our first product: ONIZIO POD!
ONIZIO Pod is a lightweight, portable module that allows you to scan an object simply with your smartphone, automatically managing optimal shots and ensuring that no angle is missed!
Everything is designed to integrate into real creative workflows: scan an object, and hey presto, it's ready to use in 3D software, a game engine, a configurator, or even an AR (Augmented Reality) app.
Feel free to follow ONIZIO on our social media channels to stay up to date with all the latest developments on the project and, why not, take advantage of Kickstarter to get your own ONIZIO Pod before anyone else!
To conclude...
3D scanning should not remain a tool reserved for a select few. It can and should become as universal as photography has become.
With ONIZIO, nous voulons franchir cette étape : simplifier la technologie pour libérer la création.
Because, ultimately, scanning the world in 3D should be as instinctive as capturing it in a photograph.
What if tomorrow were that simple?