Creator Studio Technology
First, wtf is a "creator studio"? Legit question.
The SFB Creator Studio is the first 3D engine that allows creators to create either a single NFT or an entire generative NFT collection in 3D, and share it with their holders in a 3D environment, use it in a 3D Web3 game, dApp, production, or any on-chain utility.
This means 3 things (means a lot more, but there are 3 main reasons why we're developing this tool):
1. Creators can now upload 3D files and layer them on 3 axes (X, Y, Z), instead of the usual 2D flat images on 2 axes (X, Y). This gives creators A LOT more flexibility to accomplish a smoother better looking art.
2. More importantly, collectors and holders can now receive NFTs in a 3D environment, see them from all angles, interact with them, use them in games, EXACTLY the way the creator intended.
3. Creators now have the freedom to add more utility in a 3D environment even months and years after the mint by uploading files or simply editing IPFS data, straight from the Creator Studio.
Innovation
3D Attribute Layering
Creators will be able to upload 3D files (obj, fbx, glb, etc..) to the generator, instead of flat image files (png, webp, etc..)
Generative 3D Lighting
Using WebGL, Three.js & more, we'll enable creators to add and render dynamic lights and shadows in real-time.
Generative Texturing
Creators can upload texture files to the 3D generator and easily switch between different textures for each attribute.
Generative 3D Environment
Creators can create a virtual 3D world for their character, and make it a generative attribute like any other attribute.
Dynamic 3D NFT Viewer
Holders can view their NFT in a 3D environment, orbit, pan, zoom in/out and interact with NFTs in the digital space.
Dynamic NFT Controls
Creators can add the ability (in the metadata as well) for the holders to switch between different states of the NFT.
X-Y-Z Attribute Layering
Creators will be able to upload 3D files (obj, fbx, glb, etc..) to the generator, instead of flat image files (png, webp, etc..)
This will provide a much smoother and more dynamic 3D generative experience as creators will be able to layer the 3D attributes in a 3D environment - on 3 axes (x,y,z) instead of the current 2 axes (x,y only), removing the tedious process of slicing pre-rendered flat images of each attribute.
Generative Lighting
Creator Studio uses WebGL and Three.js libraries and more, to allow creators to add and render dynamic lights and shadows in real-time.
This will give the final NFTs a much better and smoother look, allowing creators to achieve their artistic vision in the best way possible.
Save creators A LOT of time & effort on faking flat lighting and shadows, that when done hastily can look very poor.
This also opens doors for more attribute options, as the type of generative lighting used in each NFT can be included in the metadata.
Example:
• Attribute name: Lighting
• Attribute values: day-time, night-time, sunset, dawn, apocalypse, Mexican movie lighting, etc.. the list goes as far as each creator’s imagination.
Generative Real-Time Texturing
Instead if rendering attributes as flat images (pngs) with baked textures (static, time consuming process of applying specific textures to each 3D file), rendering and cropping each attribute, creators can upload texture files (3D files need to have a UV map) to the 3D generator and easily switch between different textures for each 3D attribute.
Example:
Our Solana Frog Boy’s most common body texture is a smooth green one. In order for our artists to add a variety of body colors/textures to the collection, they need to create each texture, apply it to the 3D model, render it, crop it and upload it as a single png for each body color Ithey have in mind.
With Creator Studio, they will have the ability to create the textures, upload them in a batch as flat images and assign them to the Frog’s body 3D files, and they will be swiftly rendered online, and of course - added as separate attributes to the metadata.
Generative Environment
You want to generate 3D worlds for your NFT to live in? Or you think that the metaverse concept is cool and want to have generative worlds with endless attributes as options (terrain, weather, space, nature…..)?
Look no further as the only limit to your creativity with the 3D NFT generator is your imagination.
Dynamic NFT Viewer
The most important part about any NFT project is the holders/community. In order for holders to properly utilize their newly-owned generative 3D pieces of art, SFB will introduce the 3D NFT viewer. Which allows:
Holders to view their NFT in a 3D environment, orbiting, panning and zooming in/out of the NFTs digital space.
Holders to interact and snap different pfp images of their prized possession from different angles.
Community and project growth through collaborations with other communities that can benefit from Creator Studio, NFT marketplaces/wallets to implement the viewer into their platforms.
Dynamic NFT Control
Creators can add the ability (in the metadata as well) for the holders to switch between different states of the NFT.
Creators can add custom utility inside the same 3D environment through the Creator Studio, like trait swaps, animations, and more.
Example:
Turn lights off/on, control ambient lighting, show/hide different attributes, switch between different attributes, find hidden eggs in their NFT, and more. This enables creators to add an infinitely generative layer to the NFT that can be utilized as far as the imagination allows.
NOTE: Updates on feature development and new features will be shared live on our Discord community. Features and/or feature releases are subject to change based on community needs and votes.
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