Free AI - ADVANCED 3D Models From Images - Ready For Printing!
After testing a dozen new AI tools that popped out recently, I've chosen for you the most efficient one, and once again I'm sharing my tutorial about it!
Let me know your opinion on this new 3D modeling tool we are allowed to play with for Free :)
Important links:
CSM AI: 3d.csm.ai
Download Blender: www.blender.org/download/
Chapters:
00:00 - 00:30 - Video introduction
00:30 - 00:58 - Setting up the AI
00:59 - 02:55 - Generating 3D model from image with AI
02:56 - 03:27 - Enhance your 3D model
03:28 - 03:56 - Refined and preview model comparision
03:57 - 07:00 - Important tips
07:01 - 07:16 - Exporting models
07:17 - 11:23 - Prepare models for 3D printing
11:24 - 12:24 - Overview
See you all in the next vid!
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Hey folks, I've found a way to make the A.I. models more detailed (like WAY more detailed). You can find a full tutorial on my channel, I hope it helps you achieve better results. Have a good one!
@danlane9917
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Can you tell me what the back ground music was please?
@architech_the_engineer
2 ай бұрын
@@danlane9917 Sure thing, however I’m currently on a holiday trip. Give me a week and I’ll check the soundtrack name once I’m back in my studio :)
@danlane9917
2 ай бұрын
@@architech_the_engineer Thank you :)
@oursyegna7329
Ай бұрын
ok go@@architech_the_engineer
@sburgos9621
19 күн бұрын
I created some characters in Daz. I tried uploading 6 images from different angles but instead of creating one model it attempted to create separate models for each image then it used up all my coins and now it is forcing me to sign up. How do I create one model from multiple images with a free account?
This is exciting. Your clear step-by-step presentation merits 5 stars. I'll be following you closely.
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
That is so nice to hear, thank you very very much!
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
@@7HUNDERGOD-fx5ct nothing motivates me more 💪 thank you!
very informative and straight to the damn point! awesome! would lov to see some of your blender tutorials!!! AI is scary AF!!! SKYNET HERE WE COME BABY!!!!
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Hahah thanks a lot! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, stay tuned coz more tutorials are coming! 😎
In 5 years this is gonna be pretty dope
Amazing video ! Great explanation! Thank you so much
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a kind comment!
Awesome video! This will help me and many others who have been looking to take advantage of our 3D printers.
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m working on more content that might be helpful on that topic, I hope you’ll enjoy it too!
@EagleCrafter-up2kt
Ай бұрын
If you haven't already taken advantage of your 3d printer without this, you probably don't deserve it.
If CSM would allow you to submit multiple images , that alone would improve the AI understanding the puzzle 🧩 pieces and how to assemble
@peppermintgal4302
5 ай бұрын
Might also be a huge legal liability.
@nemesis851_
5 ай бұрын
To elaborate - If I take 20-30 photos (similar to photogrametry) of my iRL truck, and submit them to the AI, it can assemble those 20 photos together to make the model
@MatthewWells_official
3 ай бұрын
Bingo. That really is the thing i think we're all waiting for. Because the thing I really want is the ability to make detailed interiors from AI and I just imagine a tool in the near future where I can take a dozen pictures of the same room from different angles and import them and it figures out the space in a more detailed accurate way. This feels very much like "check back in 6 months" kind of technology.
@hecticbeatzz5628
2 ай бұрын
@@MatthewWells_officialIs there any way I can reach you to discuss more use cases for this?
That was awesome. Thank you sir!
@architech_the_engineer
2 ай бұрын
You’re most welcome!
thank you sir it helped me for my freelancing stuff good job and keep it up bro
@architech_the_engineer
Ай бұрын
I’m very happy to hear that! Hope my videos could help you in the future as well, cheers!
so excited to try this out 🙏
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Great job. 🎉
Nice video, congrats and thanks!
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Outstanding tutorial!
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Breathtaking comment! Thank you so much! ♥️
Great vid very useful thank you.More vids and tips on advanced sculpting please.
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! I will gather some useful tips for you with upcoming videos, stay tuned! :)
Excellent video. Thank you!
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Super video.Thank you !
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
I’m glad you like it, thanks for the comment!
Could I take (say) 3 or 4 pics of an object for the AI to use or doers it only take one pic & then extrapolate?
Thanks for yours tips
@architech_the_engineer
2 ай бұрын
Always happy to help!
Wow! I've got to check this out.
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Definitely!
This is very nice! Though after tinkering a bit, I think one simple thing they might be able to do that would be incredibly useful would be to allow me to edit those four generated views from different angles that it uses as an intermediate step. A couple of the things I've tried had views that would have been great if I could have just gone in with a simple image editor and stretched and squashed parts of the images. Ideally I could download them and do some full blown editing work in my local toolset.
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@csm_ai
4 ай бұрын
@@architech_the_engineer Would you prefer editing the preview mesh or the input views (or both)?
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
@@csm_ai Hello there! So nice to hear from you, I’m glad to see you’ve found my video! I hope you approve this little tutorial of mine :) As to your question - while editing both options would be great, I think if I were to chose, I’d go for editing preview model. Manual edits on different views would require a decent understanding of the model and spatial imagination. I suppose in many cases it would lead to more confusion. That being said, I can’t wait to see what’s coming next with the app!
@ionavram4002
4 ай бұрын
Or even better if it let us replace them with pictures from different angles
@ionavram4002
4 ай бұрын
@@csm_ai honestly being able to just replace the preview pictures with actual pictures of the thing would be great
I doubt any of these comments are real. There is not a single comment mentioning how the HD render takes DAYS to be ready. I uploaded an image few days ago of a game character. Well, the HD render is not done yet and it has been 3 days already.
@zstrebler1234
5 ай бұрын
I think it's likely they are having humans make the models behind the scenes
this was great, i'd love a video focusing on sculpting models in blender!
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Roger that, thanks for letting me know!
Oooo so many possibilities
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Definitely!
great video, thank you
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
I’m honored to hear that, thank you for the comment!
ive been looking for something like this for a long time, it would be really cool if u made a vid on how to imporve the models in blender
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know! Have a good one!
I hadn't even thought of having AI generate a starting model and then go in and finiah it up ourselves. Exciting stuff for sure!
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Thanks for the comment!
wow man u deserve a lot of subscriber.
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I’m putting a lot of effort into making videos 🙌 It makes me very happy to see you enjoy them!
Yes please. Could you go more into detail on how to refine/sculpt in blender
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I will definitely share some tips!
@Morten_M
3 ай бұрын
Pleas make video. love this video @@architech_the_engineer
@architech_the_engineer
3 ай бұрын
@@Morten_M working on it! Stay tuned 😎
is there any way to produce Lalique spirit of the wind ? front view only would not give enough information
Yess please another vid please!!!
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Will do! ♥️
Can't wait to see more! Like
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
The more is coming! Thank you! 😃
@oscargonzalezbarber1119
5 ай бұрын
@@architech_the_engineer I have also suscribed. Thanks
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
@@oscargonzalezbarber1119 so happy to hear that! Welcome aboard 😎
Thanks for this vidéo !!🤯🤯
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
thx just what i needed
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that!
I've been looking for something like this for a year now! I'd like to print a bust of my mom, can't really scan her or use photogrammetry because she passed away and don't have multiple perspective photos from the same moment so 2D images are all that I have left!
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
This is absolutely amazing, I love the idea and really hope you achieve what you planned! If during the project you face any struggles, I would be honored to help you, feel free to come back and contact me. Best of luck, you really made my day with that comment, what a beautiful and noble way to use this technology! Thank you Sir, have yourself a great day and stay awesome
@diogoalmeidavisuals
5 ай бұрын
@@architech_the_engineer thank you very much! hope to be able to get good results after first optimizing the photos and manually removing backgrounds. But really appreciate the availability ❤️
@powertomato
5 ай бұрын
I was looking for something like this in around may. I wanted a 3D print a bust of my newborn daughter. I was surprised there is nothing available, since head shapes and faces are pretty similar, at least compared to the search space of general text to image. So from a mathematical point of view it should be an easier task, but I guess there is just not as much training data available. I ended up paying a sculptor on fiver and I think the results were better than anything I could have achieved myself or any of the tools I found, including this one, impressive as it is. It just lacks details so without a texture the models are really simple
@WhimsyCottage
5 ай бұрын
@@powertomato that's the way to go! especially with sentimental things it's worth it to pay for someone who knows anatomy and can make it look exactly like the photograph. AI can't get those details in at all
@diogoalmeidavisuals
5 ай бұрын
@@powertomato could you link the sculptor you used?
Maybe it’s best to choose a well known object or one with plenty of historical references to get best results. We draw best based on what we already know so that might mean the same for AI.
I will try it
Seems like it might be a good tool for creating reliefs to be cnc carved. Don't have to worry about the backs of objects with that. I'm interested what it does with multiple objects in a scene. Will it just chose a single object to focus on? Or will it generate stuff for the entire scene?
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Basing on an experience with chair image (1:07) it focuses on one object and cuts it out of the background. You can actually find the cut-out image, to do this go to export in upper corner (like when downloading a model) and find INPUT IMAGE. It will show what part of the photo was used to create a model :)
@DeusExNihilo
5 ай бұрын
@@architech_the_engineer interesting. I would probably have to break up an image into individual objects, then assemble the elements back together... Thanks!
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
@@DeusExNihilo Always happy to share a tip, personally I would assume the same approach :) good luck with your project!
@linaskesiunas
4 ай бұрын
I remember I saw some time ago some tools to generate reliefs from the map. There is no need to use image-to-3D tools for this task I believe:)
@DeusExNihilo
4 ай бұрын
@@linaskesiunas yes, it is possible to generate a relief directly from a bitmap, but it relies on the pixels' color value (lightness/darkness) so for a regular image where brightness doesn't necessarily correspond to depth, it will be distorted. Under certain lighting conditions it's not too bad, and with an actual depth map (generated from a 3d model) it will work. The AI is fundamentally different in that it's actually trying to imagine the shape of the objects depicted in an image.
I would love to see how you sculpt the models and how you might make them into action figures
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Noted! Thanks for the comment!
I go to that link and I never see that for my picture. it says intermidate mesh final mesh.
Can they not allow multiple images to capture other angles of the object?
Super Top 🔝 Thank you very much 😊
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! 😇
This gives me an idea I'll try. Use iPhone LIDAR to scan an object, render it in Polycam or similar and then use the rotary on a CNC to make replicate the object. Thanks
Good class, thank you`
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Pleasure to hear that, thanks for the comment!
I like the skew monsters
this is great! i'm wondering how this would react to simple fonts? say for example the "thrasher fire font"? will the app give the letters volume?
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
That’s a great question! I’m gonna find out!
This actually came a lot sooner than I expected, but more or less in the way I'd expect it to work when it finally released. I can't wait to see how it evolves in the next 3-6 months
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
That makes the two of us 😎 thanks for the comment!
@Digit0wL
4 ай бұрын
Lol you are not talking in years now but months... the next 3-6 months !!!! this is crazy
@csm_ai
4 ай бұрын
We already have an improved model in the pipeline and will have an update to share soon! Happy Cubing :)
@davidnguyen6823
4 ай бұрын
@@Digit0wL absolute bonkers. Can't believe how fast everything is growing at
@davidnguyen6823
4 ай бұрын
@@csm_ai you're too effective at this
Soooooo nice video, i was looking for something like this to make an .stl out of my drawings, so I can work later on merge cube, I'll give it a try for sure
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sharing =)
I have 3d models I created in daz but the topology is not good for 3d printing. If I upload multiple angled images will it create a 3d print ready model or will I be back to square one and have to clean this topology in blender? If so this program is useless for my purposes.
@architech_the_engineer
19 күн бұрын
You can’t upload multiple images, however I have another video (the last one on my channel) on how to get incredible topology details based on textures. If your models have textures prepared in DAZ, you can use that tutorial to achieve much more complex topology for printing
Amazing
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
wow thanks for this video! I wondered when AI generated STLs will flood the market... seems like just now!
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Seems like the future is now 😏 I’m happy you enjoyed the vid, thanks for the comment!
what if I already have the side, back and top view? can I input multiple images or only one? It would be better to have the option to provide more than one image of the same object.
@architech_the_engineer
3 ай бұрын
Agree, however for now there is only 1 input picture available :(
please, an enhanced model tutorial :)
Yeah it absolutely needs to let you upload multiple angles and stitch them together
any way to make it look more detailed? for now it's missing all the good stuff you want for your 3d printed model, like eyes, mouth etc
@architech_the_engineer
2 ай бұрын
I’m happy you asked, because I’ve found a way to do that and I’m just now finishing a video about it! Hopefully it will be ready in few days, stay tuned!
What if we have multiple views of the same object? Say 4 sides of a car and an overhead shot?
I haven't had good luck with asymmetrical car parts like a headlight assembly but I'm wondering if the upgraded plan which allows Video to model would help... we will see for $20 a month ill give it a try
@csm_ai
4 ай бұрын
Let us know what you think!
Can you use this for products?
good to know AI helping to 3d now can advice how to use in procreate
Vapourwave Goldmine.
How about small object's like jewelry ring or pendant
i wonder if this would work for making figers like for dnd
Its free for NOW. Going to be subscription when they release out of beta testing.
I hope they add the option to add in more photos so that it has the information's to create a a better model.
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Hope to see that in the future!
@mouradismail1733
5 ай бұрын
so basically a scan?
What about if you have multiple perspective images? Is there a tool to generate 1 3D model from multiple 2d shots of the same object?
@architech_the_engineer
2 ай бұрын
Yes there is! It’s called photogrammetry, but you require a lot of pictures to get nice results
thanks
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
Very interesting. Please show some more prints, and try to push the limits. How well can it do busts in general?
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Let’s find out! I will push the limits and let you know with next videos what else can we achieve 😎
@christopherd.winnan8701
5 ай бұрын
@@architech_the_engineerThank you, sounds great. Busts of scholars and scientists are good sellers to educational establishments.
**Laughs Nervously..**
We doing these on agisoft metashape with better precision. what is difference?
@hiptobismo
5 ай бұрын
This isn’t photogrammetry. It uses a single image.
Looks cool. there is a room for improvement, but its def better to have a model to start with than make it from 0. Can't wait to see more!
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
The more will come sooner than we all expect! Thanks for the comment!
A good first step but nowhere near what I would call a "detailed" model and frankly even an entry level 3d modeler would do a better job. Will be interesting to see how this matures though.
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
You are correct, there is always room for improvement, but keep in mind that half a year ago the most advanced free AI tools would generate only the simplest shapes like a bucket. There is definetely a field for progress, and that is why I am here to deliver you the news when another level will be achieved. Thank you for your opinion and have a Great Christmas! 🎄
@hd-be7di
5 ай бұрын
Actually it's a good tool for a 3d modeler... like 80% of the work is done just needs some details defined... a bit of sculpting and it's good to go
@evil1knight
5 ай бұрын
@@hd-be7dithe clean up process really wouldn’t be worth it, it’s getting better though
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
@@evil1knight for a 3D printing purposes the heavy and messy topology is not an issue at all, for other purposes it is good to run some retopology on the model, but it is still better to have some starting point to save some time
@JohnVanderbeck
5 ай бұрын
@@hd-be7di Only if you don't care about your topology so, not for any real professional use. If you're just futzing around with your own stuff sure.
The video version would probably be better, or no? Would guess it would be able to generate much better objects as it has information for all sides?
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
I would also assume that, but I have not tried this technique yet
Very interesting and great video. Unfortunately been trying now to have an image of my own generated and all I get is a backlogged error and a prompt to upgrade to the paid version.
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
You are correct, I’ve just tried and also experienced error. Probably too many people using the site, hopefully they will fix it soon
I am just waiting for the moment when someone uses a Games Workshop box cover to print out some miniatures with the help of this AI. Ensuing legal battle will be so legendary, it will put anything within 40k lore to shame.😂
I log on but the screen loads all blurry, like their is a weird pop up? Any idea why?
@architech_the_engineer
14 күн бұрын
Not really, possibly some temporary issues
@WarpstormChronicles
14 күн бұрын
@@architech_the_engineer Thanks for the reply. I'll try again later. I'm very curious how it will work.
@architech_the_engineer
14 күн бұрын
@@WarpstormChronicles I’m also about to release a new AI tutorial within 2 weeks, I think you may find it interesting
@WarpstormChronicles
14 күн бұрын
@@architech_the_engineer Ok thanks! I'm interested to see if I can render a a 2D image into a full 3d sculpt of a mini I can paint an use on the table top.
As much as it's admirable that AI can do such things these models are just fairly disappointing even if you'd like to edit them further for better result... has this become a real thing with actual quality, we'd see it behind a solid paywall. I think 3D artists should feel rather safe.
@YemaConAzucar
5 ай бұрын
Safety will last us 3D artists a year or two max. This tech is evolving at neckbreaking speeds
@OnigoroshiZero
4 ай бұрын
Models like GPT-5 and Gemini 2 will be able to generate 3d models within the next 4-6 months, and they will cost similar to current ChatGPT Plus price which is $20-25/month depending on the country for a lot of uses. And they will most likely be able to create correct topology, weights, and skeletons for animations, making them completely game-ready for any major engine or 3d software. It will not even take a year for them to be better than the best 3d artists at almost everything, and they will not be restricted with the exception of NSFW and maybe similar 3d models (open source AI models will also do those 4-8 months later).
Very interesting, is there a version where we can upload multiple images?
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
Not yet I’m afraid, but I hope to see it in the future!
Hmmm... we're not there yet. AI is basically generating a "shroud" meaning it will not pick up detail, just surface gradation of the most defined areas.
As an 3d engineer it's scary how fast all this develooment is going on.... cheap cad programms can build you models with individual technical reqirements only with a few defined easy bodies and parameters... 😳😧
Exciting, but I still wonder where people will be in the end....it's all just a gimmick because it's all interesting, but we're breeding our competitor here who will replace us at some point😊
can i choose this idea as my project for my bachelor's.need some assistance on this ..
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Go ahead, if there are any questions feel free to ask in the comments! :)
What formats or file types can these be exported as from the website?
@itsMBWAAA
5 ай бұрын
Nevermind! Just went on their site
@itsMBWAAA
5 ай бұрын
lol and finished the video haha
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
@@itsMBWAAA hahah, no worries, let me know if I can help 😁
Can this run locally
its free to train the IA and when its done its going to be paid, user are free trainer to turn the model into a paid one xD
It would be great if you could upload multiple views of the same object.
can you bring the models into a rendering engine?
@architech_the_engineer
2 ай бұрын
Definitely yes! The render may take some time since the geometry is dense, but it is totally possible
this website isn't working anymore, i used to work with it a lot in 2023 but it doesn't even login anymore or it barely can analyze an image
👏👏👏
@architech_the_engineer
4 ай бұрын
🫵♥️
why i can`t sign up with my gmail?
This year i am about to learn 3d, but after watching video like this, I am scared😢 Should I learn this or should do something else 😔 The thing is, I were very excited to learn 3d because it's really fascinate me but now i am in dilemma 😢 Please advise me, what should I do, Is learning 3d worth now?
I'm surprised how good it turned out
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Same! Can’t imagine what will be possible in the next 6 months 👀
@lilavonvalenrood5772
5 ай бұрын
@@architech_the_engineer :D
Finally I can pass the univerity's finał projects! Thanks a lot. You are an exellent teaches with lovely voice❤
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
This is the nicest thing I’ve heard so far on youtube, thank you so much! ♥️
I'm surprised it doesn't allow you to upload your own sides, bottom and top views for precision
If you guys really like scans, you can try scanning stuff yourself, it will take more pictures of your subject but the results will be lightyears ahead 😅
What 3d printer are you using there?
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
It is my good old Creality Ender 3v2, the print quality is a bit lousy because the printer would really use some repairs. It made hundreds of prints for me in the past, but I can’t afford to get a new printer as for now, so I guess it will stick around for a while 😄 Still, I am very happy with all the work it’s done over the years
However it’s possible that these AI generated 3D models may not be protected by copyright including if you heavily edit them yourself so you can use them as references but you need to fully model assets yourself or from human made assets you have permission to use.
Very useful in case you want to model a molten wax statue 😂
@architech_the_engineer
2 ай бұрын
Hold on, I’m working on a tutorial to make the models way more detailed. Should by ready tomorrow! 😎
Great video!
@architech_the_engineer
5 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
interesting. helpme from highpoly to lowpoly to animate.
unfortunately it is not very reliable and sometimes takes forever to create awful results. i am eager to see how it will improve over time and if we can get more control over the result.
There's 0 detail on those, the only "details" come from using textures on the models, there's no point on printing the 3d models