Make a 3D Avatar Builder w/ Threejs and React - Part 7: Post Processing
Overview
Learn how to build a professional avatar builder with Three.js and React Three Fiber! In this seventh and final part, we will add a bloom post-processing effect, a loading screen, animated model transitions, and a process to optimize the final GLB file we download. 🧝♂️
Post-Processing
Post-processing enhances the visual quality of 3D scenes by applying effects after rendering.
In our avatar builder, we'll implement a bloom effect to create a soft glow around the avatar, improving its visual appeal and overall user experience. Key benefits include visual appeal through added depth and vibrancy, an enhanced user experience with improved transitions and animations, and performance optimization while maintaining high visual fidelity.
Insights and Skills
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Model Integration: Learn to download and integrate GLB models into your project without needing to give credits, while ensuring you acknowledge the source in the model.
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Avatar Positioning: Understand how to adjust the position of avatars in relation to their base models for a seamless visual experience.
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Dynamic Asset Loading: Implement dynamic loading feedback where the avatar scales down and floats during asset loading, enhancing user experience.
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Animation Techniques: Utilize react-spring for smooth transitions and animations, including scaling, floating, and spinning of the avatar while loading.
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Loading Indicators: Create a visually appealing loading indicator that provides user feedback during asset loading with blooming effects and transparency.
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Optimizing GLB Files: Use tools like gltf-transform to optimize GLB file sizes through techniques such as texture compression and data pruning.
Experience the project in action and explore the final implementation
You can access the code for this part and the final project below:
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Demo 🔗
Resources
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