Last week, we told you about an upcoming version of Paint that includes 3D capabilities, but new information uncovered by Microsoft super-sleuther @WalkingCat shows that those 3D capabilities may extend much further:
So I guess Beihai = 3D Everywhere, created with Paint, used in Office, sent via Skype, printed with 3DBuilder, viewed with Holographics, etc https://t.co/YenhVhCugj
— WalkingCat (@h0x0d) October 17, 2016
The information comes via a somewhat unusual source, an Acting Showcase call for auditions for a video to be produced by Microsoft, since taken down, that shines some light on the true nature of Beihai, the code name for this 3D cross-application platform:
.@h0x0d wow, there are much more info about “Beihai 3D ecosystem” in Google’s cache for this page pic.twitter.com/6CfLbEz3GA
— WalkingCat (@h0x0d) October 17, 2016
The scenario describes an actress using the same 3D image created in Paint across PowerPoint, Augmented Reality using a “large magic-windows type of device to present a holographic model,” and a physical model created using 3D printing.
Having 3D capabilities in Paint could be a cool new feature, but this “3D ecosystem,” where 3D models can be created in Paint, printed using a 3D printer, and shared across Office and AR, could take 3D and Paint to whole new levels. Stay tuned to WinBeta for all the latest news on Microsoft’s adventures in 3D!
Further reading: 3D, Beihai, paint, WalkingCat
