Creating bespoke 3D assets can be a chore, especially for those artists who are in a rush or don’t have the skills to develop them using complicated software. To alleviate this problem, 3D scanning can be a great way to create assets quickly.
There are numerous 3D scanning solutions; some use mobile phones (read our hands-on with Epic Games' Reality Scan for mobiles), and it can be a quick, easy way to find a solution. However, the best results are achieved by those who own the latest phone hardware containing LiDAR scanners. Many of the top software packages are also expensive. Read our guide to the dedicated best 3D scanners for ideas, or our list of the best iPhones for photography for a smartphone solution; iPhone 12 Pro and upwards feature LiDAR scanners.
