'Oscar statuette' thanks to Gaussian Splatting
- Sjors van der Werff
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Some projects arise spontaneously and become unexpectedly fun.
Recently I was asked to help with an original thank you gift : someone wanted a special way to thank someone who had helped them enormously with some chores.
The solution?
A 3D scan of the person himself , converted into a 3D-printable figurine – completely in the style of an Oscar trophy.
From photos to 3D models with Gaussian Splatting
For this assignment I used Gaussian Splatting via Luma AI .
A series of photographs of the person in question was used to build a point cloud : thousands of points with information about shape, colour and depth .
This data was then converted into a realistic 3D model , which I further edited and prepared for 3D printing.
It remains remarkable to see how precisely this technique works. Small details in pose, clothing, and facial features are rendered with astonishing clarity.
Design of the statue
To make it extra special, I designed a base and frame in the style of an Oscar statuette - but with a personal touch.
The result was a unique 3D figurine that not only worked well technically, but also brought a smile to everyone who saw it.
The printable model was built in Fusion 360 and then finished in Blender for the final aesthetic adjustments. After that, the 3D printer could get to work bringing the figurine to life.
A small project with great pleasure
Although this project was not intended for commercial use, it clearly demonstrates what is possible with modern 3D techniques such as Gaussian Splatting .
With a smartphone, some creative software and a 3D printer, you can now create something truly personal and tangible in a short time.
For me, that's where the magic of 3D lies.
Curious about what you can do with 3D scanning or 3D printing? Check out werffdesign.com – I often share these kinds of experiments and projects there.
