Jul 07, 2017 12:26:00

Google-made software ``Blocks'' that you can enter VR space for free and enter 3D CG model by pulling or sticking 3DCG model

Oculus Rift , PlayStation VR, etc. have appeared one after another, and the world of virtual reality (VR) is becoming familiar to everyone, but in order to actually create that VR world, it is not only full-fledged equipment Things that require various knowledge and skills. By changing that situation completely, Google has released software ' Blocks ' that anyone can easily create 3D objects for free, and anyone can download it.

Blocks: Easily Create 3D Objects in VR
https://www.blog.google/products/google-vr/blocks-easily-create-3d-objects-vr/

Blocks is software that can be used with VR goggles Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. By preparing a controller separately, anyone can start VR 3D modeling.

You can understand what kind of software Blocks is by watching the following movie.

Blocks: Easily create 3D models in VR-YouTube


The world of VR, in which it seems that there are objects that do not originally exist, is very wonderful...

If you don't have a 3D model that is supposed to exist in the world, its contents will be boring.

Currently, 3D model creation is being done using a PC flat screen monitor.

But this is not, of course, the ultimate 3D world.

So, Google started offering free software called 'Blocks'. Software is provided for the VR goggles HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

With Blocks, you can create a radio-cassette 3D model like this...

A little retro arcade game machine...

And anyone can create a 3D model such as a spaceship in the VR space.

To make a model, you can switch between 6 different tools in the VR world.

Connect the cable to the created model...

You can grab the model and rotate it in front of you.

Also, color the model...

You can change the shape by pulling part of it.

The created model can be registered in the gallery and published to the world.

In this way, Blocks can create 3D models by intuitive operations in the VR world. The software is available for immediate download for free from the Oculus Store or Steam .