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Bacteria, virus and microbe models?

K T OngK T Ong Posts: 486
in The Commons

Hi everyone. Don't know if it's because I haven't been looking carefully, but it seems there aren't any 3D models of things like bacteria, viruses and various other sorts of microorganisms here at DAZ. This would seem an unusual and unfortunate oversight as the microscopic world surely offers endless possibilities for all sorts of great 3D renders. What do you fellas think?

Turbosquid does offer a wide variety of microbe models, including even various kinds of human cells. But most of the models are very expensive. Shouldn't some of our artists here be making some good models of this kind to put up in the marketplace?

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  • mjc1016mjc1016 Posts: 15,001

    If you don't mind using obj only and can at least use Blender well enough to export there are some on Blendswap.

    Also there are some on ShareCG...

    http://www.sharecg.com/pf/full_uploads.php?pf_user_name=mtnmen

    http://www.sharecg.com/v/66389/gallery/5/3D-Model/Virus

  • LinwellyLinwelly Posts: 6,067

    while I think your idea is brilliant (as someone who has studied Biology in a former life) I fear there is no market for that kind of models here in DAZ

  • frogimusfrogimus Posts: 200
    Linwelly said:

    while I think your idea is brilliant (as someone who has studied Biology in a former life) I fear there is no market for that kind of models here in DAZ

    Maybe if someone made a set of revealing clothes for them they might...

  • LinwellyLinwelly Posts: 6,067

    That makes me aware of the fact that nobody would be able to post undressed bacteria on the gallery, nooooeeeees skandal!

  • cherpenbeckcherpenbeck Posts: 1,416

    You do know that bacterias and viruses are wearing a dress, kind of? It's called cell membrane. Now, if you were to post naked DNA and RNA ...

  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,085

    Well, it's probably of no use to you now, but I like the idea and I'm adding it to the list of things that might fun... Or funish to sculpt...   It might be interesting doing all the organelles and squishy bits, and everything is translucent too, interesting fun with shaders can be had.

    It would probably be a few months till I get around to them, but I will give it a go as soon as I get up to speed with 3D Coat, which I think would be perfect for such organisms.

    What would be good critters to aim for?

    They'd be a freebie so if you want I can PM you when I post them to ShareCG.

  • cherpenbeckcherpenbeck Posts: 1,416
    edited January 2016

    That would definitely be appreciated.

    Most interesting critters are, of course, well-known pests like Influenza, Rhinovirus, Ebola, Yersinia pestis, Bordetella pertussis, Variola, but also parasites like tapeworms.

    And what might be fun would be skin funghi, because they can be colorful and weird looking.

    Not of that kind, but still wonderful would be human eggs and sperms, and nerve cells.

    Just to give you some ideas.

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  • McGyverMcGyver Posts: 7,085

    Thanks, I'll see what I can come up with and sorry I can't really do it soon. 

  • cherpenbeckcherpenbeck Posts: 1,416

    Well, we will be very patient ... it's not like we need this stuff asap ... just would be very, very nice to see it one day... it's just terribly nice of you to offer.

  • K T OngK T Ong Posts: 486

    Thanks for all the interesting and enthusiastic responses, fellas!

    Undressed bacteria, LOL. XD

  • K T OngK T Ong Posts: 486
    McGyver said:

    Well, it's probably of no use to you now, but I like the idea and I'm adding it to the list of things that might fun... Or funish to sculpt...   It might be interesting doing all the organelles and squishy bits, and everything is translucent too, interesting fun with shaders can be had.

    It would probably be a few months till I get around to them, but I will give it a go as soon as I get up to speed with 3D Coat, which I think would be perfect for such organisms.

    What would be good critters to aim for?

    They'd be a freebie so if you want I can PM you when I post them to ShareCG.

    If you really do get around to it, I'll be most grateful! But perhaps you might like to hire our resident biologist Linwelly to guide you on how the critters should look!

    Looking forward to your work! yes

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 40,366

    Dosch also has some pricey collections

    http://www.doschdesign.com/products/3d/Medical_Bacteria.html

  • SlimerJSpudSlimerJSpud Posts: 1,456

    If you recognize this "little thing" you know it's not so little...

     

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  • KeryaKerya Posts: 10,943

    Not cheap ... http://www.3dscience.com/3D_Models/Biology/index.php

  • LinwellyLinwelly Posts: 6,067

    Oh well, if it goes to modelling this stuff for real, the critical question is to what detail and accuracy do you need it. Is it enough to go for the "toon" version with a low poly count and easily recognizable, or do you need it scientifically correct and detailed up to the ribosome, then there is a reason the stuff has a price over at 3dscience.com.

  • K T OngK T Ong Posts: 486
    Linwelly said:

    Oh well, if it goes to modelling this stuff for real, the critical question is to what detail and accuracy do you need it. Is it enough to go for the "toon" version with a low poly count and easily recognizable, or do you need it scientifically correct and detailed up to the ribosome, then there is a reason the stuff has a price over at 3dscience.com.

    Toon bacteria oughta be fun actually. Here's one. laugh

    Have to say some microbes have names that really sound like people's names. Escherichia Coli for a girlfriend, anyone? XD

     

  • K T OngK T Ong Posts: 486
    edited January 2016
    Kerya said:
    Not cheap ... http://www.3dscience.com/3D_Models/Biology/index.php

    Not that many models to choose from, either... :(

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  • cherpenbeckcherpenbeck Posts: 1,416

    A moderate level of details would be enough if you don't need to illustrate scientific lecture. The general public prefers simple modells or cartoons anyway.

  • grinch2901grinch2901 Posts: 1,247

    I made several but they are too small to see. 

    Kidding....

  • LinwellyLinwelly Posts: 6,067
    edited January 2016
    grinch2901 said:

    I made several but they are too small to see. 

    Kidding....

    that's a good one

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  • crocodiliancrocodilian Posts: 82

    Dan Ablan -- of 3D Garage-- did a set of video tutorials on biomedical animation, for Lightwave. Its very impressive work.

    In general, the thing about cells is that their external form is unremarkable, most look like "bags" (or in the case of red blood cells, discs). Nothing about that is hard to model with a few clicks. Typically what you're doing in modeling these is to slice in and see their contents, or to model some complex system (eg "metastatic cells penetrating the epithelium), but the cell itself ain't much to look at.  Viruses do have interesting shapes, again, not hard to model -- typically very regular and geometric.

    http://www.3dgarage.com/products/lightwave-3d-11-medical-courseware

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