With Google Earth V4, you can now add textures to 3D models. The guys at the Digitally Distributed Environments blog have written about many ways to show and generate 3D buildings – including a ...

In some cases, I’m guessing the 3D models are coming from 3rd party sources. Google is leaving any 3D buildings already modeled by others and selected from the 3D Warehouse.

We’ve seen a few different ways to add textures to 3D prints, including using Blender to modify model surfaces. Textures can enhance the look of a model, and are also a good way to hide layer lines.

[3DJake] likes putting textures on 3D prints using things like patterned build plates and fuzzy skin. However, both of those techniques have limitations. The build plate only lets you texture the b… ...

The texture is displayed in the form of a processed 3D model like a tennis ball. When you hover your mouse over the ball, the texture name 'Wood Parquet 96' and the date the material was added '8 ...

A world map showing rare earth element-high field strength element (REE-HFSE) deposits and alkaline-silicate complexes. (Map by Charles D. Beard et al., 2022, Economic Geology).

Using a roughness map can improve the quality and realism of your 3D models and scenes. It can help you create more diverse and interesting materials, such as wood, metal, leather, fabric, or skin.