3D Printed Selfies with Just One Photo

Read more: http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/10/28/full-color-3d-printed-selfies-one-photo/

Video Transcript: A new startup, Ustatue, is offering an easy-to-use service to create quick 3D printed selfie statues and bobbleheads, using only a single, high quality picture.

The 3D printed selfie is becoming a common offering from 3D printing companies; however they generally need either a 3D scan of your face and body, a completed 3D model, or several high quality pictures. And, while many of those 3D models can be extremely detailed and realistic, they are also on the expensive side.

But Ustatue is offering a less expensive version of the 3D printed selfie. Though the detail may not be there, it is pretty close. And you only need one good picture in order for them to create the 3D “photo”.

The process seems pretty easy. You just need to take a picture with your hair pulled back, free of any extraneous shadows or lighting, and upload it to the builder. Once your picture has been imported, just select the face shape that most resembles your own, and the matching skin tone. Then, just select the body that you want to use, and add any optional accessories that are available for that figure. Each 3D printed selfie is printed in full color gypsum.

Ustatue suggests that you place your order about four weeks before you need it to arrive, although generally you should receive it in about 2-3 weeks. You will receive a preview of your 3D model within 48 hours and, once you approve the final model, they will notify you when it is shipped out.