Nothing better than the 3D to make you feel emotions and invite your visitor into your universe. Today I'm showing you how to add 3D visuals to your Webflow site. Your Webflow website is already causing a wow effect, but with 3D it will go to the next level!
Ready? 💥
When we talk about 3D For a website, we refer to the creation of images or animations in three dimensions in order to offer a more immersive experience to the user. 3D objects can be interactive and can be rotated, zoomed, animated, which makes it possible to offer several views, several levels of understanding of the products or services presented. Finally, to offer this rendering, technologies such as WebGL, Three.js, Babylon.js are used.
Today, the 3D is more than just a tool for creating video games, it has become a powerful tool for the storytelling of a brand. It is a real trend of Web design so much does it seduce visitors... and therefore brands 😎
Integrated into your website, it allows you to create an even more immersive experience. You can recreate the universe of your brand, animate it, and highlight your products and services in a fun way, capturing attention while generating interest.
3D also offers endless possibilities in terms of creativity: the only limit to creation is your imagination!
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First of all, you will have to create your 3D prototype. This will help you create your final version 😎 To achieve this, you can follow these different steps:
Of course, creating a 3D prototype is a process that can be complex, even very complex. You'll need 3D modeling, animation, and development skills to do it right 🤓
If you're familiar with these names, you've just read them 🤪 Spline, Cinema 4D and Blender are different 3D creation tools that can be used to create 3D animations, models, and designs. Let's see the particularities of each 👇
It is a 3D modeling tool specially designed for creating curved shapes and lines. It is recommended for modeling characters and simple models.
It is a professional 3D modeling tool designed for artists and designers. It offers a comprehensive range of features for modeling, animating, animating, rendering, and creating 3D graphics. As its little name suggests, it is well suited to the film industry 📽 You can create animated films and visual effects there.
It is an open-source software for 3D creation. It offers advanced features for modeling, animating, rendering, and creating 3D graphics. It is often used by freelance artists and small businesses to create low-budget 3D projects. Your option, if you recognize yourself! 🙌
To put it simply:
If you need to create simple curved shapes 👉 Spline
. If you need to create top-quality professional projects 👉 Cinema 4D
If you are on a limited budget 👉 Blender
Once you have your 3D creation, you will probably want to animate it 😉 To do so, go to Adobe After Effect. I'm not going to focus on creating animation as such, because that could be the subject of a dedicated article, but we'll see how to go from animating in After Effect to integrating it on your site. Webflow. In fact, you will need to export your animation to Lottie format to integrate it directly into Webflow!
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But before you start adding 3D, I suggest you consult this article on the wow effect of a Webflow site. You will put all the chances on your side to take the breath of visitors to your site! 🤩
