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ModelRelief is a powerful tool to create a bas-relief (sculptural low relief) from a 3D model.
Linear Scaling
A 3D model cannot be linearly scaled to the desired depth because it removes detail. For example, simply scaling a 3D model produces this unsatisfying result.
3D Model 3D Model
Linear Scale Mesh (Scaled)
Image Domain Processing
Instead, better definition of detail can be realized by manipulating the model in the image domain. A depth buffer (height map) is transformed as an image to selectively reduce slopes (gradients) in the image and amplify other features.
Depth Buffer Depth Buffer (Raw)
Image Gradients Gradient Processing
Depth Buffer (Transformed) Depth Buffer (Transformed)
Final Relief Mesh (Transformed)

REST API

The REST API is summarized here:ModelRelief

Licensing

ModelRelief is an open source project with an MIT license.

The source repository is hosted on GitHub here:ModelRelief

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