11 Tips for Paint 3D

8/19/2020

Tip1 - Paint on a 3D shape

With a 3D shape open in Paint 3D , select Brushes, choose a tool and color, then paint directly on the 3D shape. Rotate the shape to paint on any of the sides.

Tip 2 - Animate 3D models in PowerPoint

In PowerPoint, insert a 3D model (select Insert > 3D Models ) and duplicate the slide. On the second slide, select the 3D model, move it, and select Transitions > Morph.

Tip 3: Draw your own 3D object

In Paint 3D , select 3D shapes  and choose a tool under 3D doodle. For Tube brush, draw your shape then adjust it with the dots, and for Soft edge or Sharp edge, start and end the drawing from the dot, then select Done .

Tip 4 - Get 3D models for Paint 3D

Open Paint 3D   and select 3D library . If you're online, you can browse or search the Remix 3D library. Select a model to add it to your canvas. Note: Remix 3D is not available in all regions.

Tip 5 - Add texture to a 3D object

In Paint 3D , select Stickers  then choose from the Textures. Click a 3D object or model to apply it , or select an area and select Stamp .

Tip 6 - Experiment all you want—it’s easy to go back

Make a mistake? In Paint 3D , click History , drag the slider to step back through your changes.

Tip 7 - Make a 3D shape

In Paint 3D , select 3D shapes  from the top menu, select a 3D object from the right menu, and draw the shape. Then rotate or move your creation wherever you want on the canvas.

Tip 8 - Share your 3D creations

3D creations look best without the canvas, so select Canvas and turn Show canvas off. To share with specific people or on social media, select Menu > Share .

Tip 9 - Make your own animated GIF

Open a 3D model in Paint 3D . Select Menu  > Save as video > Save as type > GIF (video). Choose a size, animation style, and speed for your animated GIF, then select Save.

Tip 10 - Lift an object from an image

Open an image in Paint 3D , choose Select, select an area, then choose Magic select . Adjust with Add and Remove, check Autofill selection to fill in the background, then select Done. Now you can move, rotate, or delete the selection.

Tip 11 - Add 3D objects to your Office files

Open Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or Outlook. Select Insert > 3D Models. Select From a File... to insert a 3D model saved to your device, or select From Online Sources... and search or browse for a model.

Source: Microsoft Tips