Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
With Appleβs Mixed reality headset getting closer and closer, itβs time we start getting familiar with Apple's 3d tools! For the past few years Apple has managed to built a wealth of APIs and utilities that make AR content creation a breeze! In this video we're going to learn more about 3 key elements in Apple's 3D pipeline. USDZ, Reality Converter and Reality composer.
If you want to learn more about Apple's Object Capture API you can watch these videos here:
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Apple's impressive entry in to photogrammetry: Object Capture API
Other Photogrammetry videos you might find interesting:
Is a phone good enough for photogrammetry?
youtu.be/VtRLU2K7gyM
How effective is video for photogrammetry:
youtu.be/unMp0gkL6q0
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With Appleβs Mixed reality headset getting closer and closer, itβs time we start getting familiar with Apple's 3d tools! For the past few years Apple has managed to built a wealth of APIs and utilities that make AR content creation a breeze! In this video we're going to learn more about 3 key elements in Apple's 3D pipeline. USDZ, Reality Converter and Reality composer.
If you want to learn more about Apple's Object Capture API you can watch these videos here:
youtu.be/vh2LOEG9Zf8
Apple's impressive entry in to photogrammetry: Object Capture API
Other Photogrammetry videos you might find interesting:
Is a phone good enough for photogrammetry?
youtu.be/VtRLU2K7gyM
How effective is video for photogrammetry:
youtu.be/unMp0gkL6q0
MY TUTORIALS & 3D ASSETS
π§± 3D scanned debris: marvelousdecay.com/gumroad/debris-collection
π₯ 3D scanned food assets: marvelousdecay.com/gumroad/food-collection
πΌ Adobe Illustrator tutorial: marvelousdecay.com/gumroad/illustrator
My gear:
Synology 1821
amzn.to/3OaZfS4
Western Digital Red Plus 12TB
amzn.to/3Gc8ldt
Audio Recorder: Zoom H8
amzn.to/3uEpoRq
Camera: Panasonic GH6
amzn.to/3KM2jlu
Headphones: Sony MDR 7506
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Tablet: iPad Pro 12.9 inch
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Note:
When you buy something using the affiliate links in this video or any of my other videos, I earn a small affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Your support is appreciated!
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Website: marvelousdecay.com
Twitter: twitter.com/marvelousdecay









![Cloud Tanks - Explain like Im five, VFX edition: E01
This is the first episode of the new Explain like Im five series where I go through popular vfx techniques and explain them in an easy and understandable way!
This episode is all about cloud tanks.
You might not be familiar with the technique but you certainly know the movies its being used on! Cloud tanks are Hollywoods way to create magical, out-of-this-world clouds! The results speak for themselves! Join me as I go through some of the most popular movies that use them!
Enjoy!
More episodes from the Explain like Im 5 series:
Dry for Wet:
https://youtu.be/k_lwp_a4yVU
Morphing:
https://youtu.be/eiT-lwU1oiY
Movies using the cloud tank effect:
β’ Close encounters of the third kind [1977]
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β’ Flash Gordon [1980]
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β’ Raiders of the lost Ark [1981]
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β’ Poltergeist [1982]
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β’ Neverending Story [1984]
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β’ Starman [1984]
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β’ Ghostbusters [1984]
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β’ Cocoon [1985]
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β’ Star Trek IV [1986]
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β’ Bill & Teds excellent adventure [1989]
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β’ Total Recall [1990]
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β’ Independence Day [1996]
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β’ Tree of Life [2011]
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Note:
When you buy something using the affiliate links in this video or any of my other videos, I earn a small affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Your support is appreciated!
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π₯ 3D scanned food assets: https://www.marvelousdecay.com/gumroad/food-collection/
πΌ Adobe Illustrator tutorial: https://www.marvelousdecay.com/gumroad/illustrator/
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Website: https://www.marvelousdecay.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marvelousdecay Cloud Tanks - Explain like Im five, VFX edition: E01](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qIYAvHsojDk/mqdefault.jpg)
