Make3D.stanford.edu - 3D Fun with Photos

Make3D does what the name says: it turns your images into a three-dimensional model. Developed by computer scientists at the other California brain trust, Stanford, Make3D takes a conventional 2D photograph and turns into the more interactive 3D fly-around model.

In 3D, users can see the ins and outs of a scene, they can see in-depth as if they were walking around a scene. Make3D has many uses. Real estate web sites, for examples would be able to give prospective home owners a realistic preview of properties without their having to leave home. It’s educational ramifications are great as well. Schools can use it to showcase museums, countries, cultures etc. It could be used in creating killer video game environments. The algorithm used out does competitors in its accuracy and sharpness of image. All you have to do is upload an image onto the website or from Flickr and once complete, Make3D will send you an e-mail. If you don’t like the results, an alternative rendering is possible. Make3D requires Adobe ShockWave or a VRML viewer.