Welcome back to 3D News, the newsletter for digital artists. Every week, I handpick the best links to ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

AI Generates 3D Scenes From Single Images

World Labs has introduced groundbreaking AI technology that generates 3D worlds from a single 2D image, allowing users to immerse themselves in virtual environments. This innovation paves the way for new creative possibilities in movies, games, and digital experiences, offering real-time control, geometry, and artistic camera effects within generated scenes.

Explore more on World Labs' blog: Read the full article

Chaos Envision Beta

Chaos Envision debuts as a powerful 3D visualization tool designed for architectural visualizers. It offers real-time photorealistic rendering, seamless animation production, and robust scene assembly for large-scale CAD projects. Envision supports tools like Enscape and V-Ray, ensuring an uninterrupted creative process while delivering cinematic-quality design presentations.

Download the beta: Explore Envision + watch the video here

Recap for This Week's Coffee Hour

We dove into an inspiring and productive session, covering:

Project Highlights: Zac, Patrick, and Rich shared progress on their latest creative endeavors, including challenges and lessons learned.
AI Tool Demos: Insights into the Chaos Envision Beta and World Labs' cutting-edge "Image to 3D" technology.
Portfolio Showcase: Rich Little delivered an impressive presentation, offering practical tips on blending creativity with efficiency in 3D workflows.
Community Brainstorming: Together, we explored ideas for collaboration and jobs.

Thanks to Amit Gedia, Cary N, Daniel Green, Martin Crehan, Patrick Wood, Rich Little, Tayeb AISSAOUI, Vanja Milojevic, Zac Arato and Γιάννης Μοσχόβης (John Moschovis) for joining!

Watch the replays for all the actionable insights and tools shared!