michiel | 2 weeks ago | 6 comments | 6 likes | 304 views
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Epic Games, who owns Sketchfab, is about to launch a new website called Fab. Registering and uploading models is already possible. Here's a first impression.
Test model
To test the render engine I've used a simple white 3D text. Top screenshot is BluffTitler, middle is Sketchfab and bottom is Fab.
GUI
The GUI is very different, but seems to offer the same functionality. I think the GUI looks much better!
Light
Changing the light direction is still pretty difficult. I had trouble using the same light direction on all 3 screenshots. The shadows look slightly better on Sketchfab.
Camera animation
I was hoping Fab would import the camera animation, but it doesn't. So we still have to use the hack to animate the world instead: mark the FAKE CAMERA checkbox in the FILE > EXPORT AS MODEL... dialog. As is done in this model: sketchfab.com...
Comments
Epic has announced that it's not possible to comment on Fab. I however expect them to change this in the near future because it is vital to build a community.
Rules
Fab uploads are not immediately published. First upload took 1.5 hours to get approved. Not clear if this is done by human or by AI. The rules for Fab are comparable to Sketchfab, but I expect they will enforce it much more strictly.
Licenses
Some licenses, including CC Attribution-NonCommercial are not available on Fab.
Criticism
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Petition
Conclusion
Fab feels like a less fun version of Sketchfab. As you can read in the above Reddit links, not everybody is happy. Let's hope Epic Games listens to the criticism and will turn Fab into a more fun version of Sketchfab!
Links
How to export a BluffTitler show as a 3D model: outerspace-software.com...
Sketchfab: sketchfab.com...
Fab: fab.com
Thnx Michiel very informative
Filip, 2 weeks ago
Vincent, on the fab.com site, choose the menu item PUBLISH > LISTINGS and then click on the CREATE NEW LISTING button.
Of course you have to register first, which is a much more laborious procedure than registering to Sketchfab.
michiel, a week ago
Michiel when i click on publish i have a 'Start selling on Fab' screen and if i click GET STARTED i enter in a TAX SETUP, i have not LISTING option.
click publish -> fab.com...
vincent, a week ago
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Michiel den Outer is the founder and lead coder of Outerspace Software. He lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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