@@PirateFoxBox, Unfortunately, it will not be out-of-the-box, you will have to create a shader, otherwise, the edges will look smooth like any other 3D model.
@@paypercutts i mean. Make a 3d land Diorama. Like CaptToads treasure tracker worlds. What i see this CAD, looks like the size for miniature models. I wish for a bigger land size.
I love low poly 3d object art, it's great that so many people are working on free programs for the public that even though simple can achieve so much more if pushed to their limits
What the heck, that's so cool!!! PicoCAD looks like an absolute gem, I love every bit about its philosophy. The whole interface just seems so playful; yet it has many of the tools and conventions you'd find in a familiar workspace like Blender for simple 3D modelling and UV mapping! 🤩 That was a really fun vid, I enjoyed the change in pace while keeping things square 😁 Seeing your techniques has got me wondering too, have you dabbled into 3D stuff at some point?
Yeah! I had only heard of the pico8 console being used for game development, so it's impressive to see it used to generate a unique functional software like this. I've never really done 3D stuff before so I kept it simple on this one, but I'm excited to now try something more ambitious :D
@@BJGpixel Haha totally!! I checked out some of John's other works too, lots of talent there 😱 And something more ambitious, you say ?? 👀 Will keep an eye out for that!!
@@CKTDanny Yeah I've seen them recently working to add physics functions to picoCAD - verlets - having mesh respond like nets and applying gravity to them etc 😱
@@ArjunTheRageGuy the some people that you are talking about would not just use this software, and instead use something like blender and just apply a similar shader..
I recently came across an image of a 3D spaceship with a low-res texture. I thought it looked really cool. Made me want to use that pixelated and simple 3D style for a game. This tool looks really fun to try out that style.
this is actually one of the coolest programs ive ever seen. No longer need to understand complex 3D modeling softwares for simple assets. Can you piece together multiple shapes though?
Oh this is great! It seems like a really cool way to learn the basics of 3D modeling with such a simple interface and whatnot. I’d love to see more in picocad :)
Thank you so much for this! I did some light programming in Pico-8 years ago so I already knew about that, but I had no idea Pico-CAD existed. I always wanted to create these low poly models and this will finally push me over the edge. What a great little program. Also, the video is sublime as usual and has the exact right amount of depth. Keep up the good work! :)
Pro tip : In the mode where there is the wireframe and where you can model, you can actually press space with the cursor on the preview window to put it full screen, and with that done you can export it as a gif without all the tools shown... I struggled so much to find this feature...
Thanks for making this. I’ve been thinking of doing something in picoCAD for months, but never got around to it because 3D seemed so intimidating. This was the video I needed to get started. Thanks!
I'm not a game maker (though I would love to be) but the tech that went into building this could be used directly in a game engine to simply load in the 3d assets with the pixelart that should go on top, for a pixelart game with a fully rotatable camera. Very cool!
man I love these videos! they helped me get better at pixel art and I apply the same methods to my normal art usually and it also looks better! Keep the videos up!
Thank you very much for this video! I want to start getting into pixel art as it is my most favorite form of art and 3d models are very fun to see Thank you very much for your work!
WoW ! This is awesome. I love how people still creating new software for Pixel Art, and Pixel Art it self. I Love your tutorials. Maybe in next life I will have all the time I need to try all of this 😁🤩🖖
Totally, it's awesome to see new things like this expanding the ways to use pixel art :D You should absolutely try, I found it pretty fast to pick up on! ✌️😊
I just thought of a good way to get more precise with moving vertices without too much trouble, if anyone needs this. But you can scale any mesh you are working on with Y and U, So by scaling a mesh larger you can get to those vertices easier without grabbing others, Then scale the final product back down.
Hmm, fascinating. I wasn't aware of this program and while I don't think I have a use for it yet, it seems like something that would be fun to play around with. Thanks for the info~
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Imma play a lot with picoCAD :D
Thank you Brandon
I have a question: Will it be released on Google Play store? Because i don't have access to the PC right now.
For anyone asking: you can also export it as a sprite/object for Unity/Blender.
@@PirateFoxBox most likely keeps its pixel texture.
How? it saves the file in .txt
@@PirateFoxBox, Unfortunately, it will not be out-of-the-box, you will have to create a shader, otherwise, the edges will look smooth like any other 3D model.
Ooo, thanks! I'll have to remember this when I make something in Video Game Design.
@@dreamy97836 thx, i will try to
This is actually pretty cool can't wait to see other projects with this.
I think it's awesome! Gives that mid 90s 3D game look, like Quake 1
Im curious . Can it make an openworld?
Like a small city/village?
Megaman Legend idea unleash.
@@terrenomic9472 I don't see why not in an open world 3D game. It's just another asset creation tool in the end
@@paypercutts i mean. Make a 3d land Diorama. Like CaptToads treasure tracker worlds.
What i see this CAD, looks like the size for miniature models. I wish for a bigger land size.
Wait until the hand over heats
Not sure if this was planned to be a single video where you use PicoCAD, but I’d love to see you do a character in this program.
For sure, we'll absolutely be back to this at some point with something more ambitious! ;)
@@BJGpixel Very excited! Love all your work Brandon.
i wanna just make a banana.
@@newtimefunk5326 I believe in you
@@newtimefunk5326 you can do it :)
Oh wow! I've only seen little tiny demos on twitter of these, but seeing the whole process makes it feel really intuitive.
Me too. I'm friends with someone who did it as a daily challenge! Looks so awesome, like a 3D 90s PS1 game
The pokéball reminds me of ds assets, where the textures are pixelated.
I love low poly 3d object art, it's great that so many people are working on free programs for the public that even though simple can achieve so much more if pushed to their limits
What the heck, that's so cool!!! PicoCAD looks like an absolute gem, I love every bit about its philosophy. The whole interface just seems so playful; yet it has many of the tools and conventions you'd find in a familiar workspace like Blender for simple 3D modelling and UV mapping! 🤩
That was a really fun vid, I enjoyed the change in pace while keeping things square 😁 Seeing your techniques has got me wondering too, have you dabbled into 3D stuff at some point?
Yeah! I had only heard of the pico8 console being used for game development, so it's impressive to see it used to generate a unique functional software like this. I've never really done 3D stuff before so I kept it simple on this one, but I'm excited to now try something more ambitious :D
@@BJGpixel Haha totally!! I checked out some of John's other works too, lots of talent there 😱
And something more ambitious, you say ?? 👀 Will keep an eye out for that!!
@@CKTDanny Yeah I've seen them recently working to add physics functions to picoCAD - verlets - having mesh respond like nets and applying gravity to them etc 😱
@@BJGpixel 😱😱
I'm downloading this!! I wish a could be such a great artist like you brandon!! My mac can handle it (probably)
That's a really cute piece of software, I really like the limitations it has built in to play around
Yeah I think limitations, force the user to become more creative =)
I mean, I think it could save space (probably it won't), but I think some people would be dissappointed if they can't do more than the limits.
@@ArjunTheRageGuy if there's a will there's a way. People will make it do what they want with a bit of modding.
@@paypercutts I mean, yeah, sure. Only if they know how to mod.
@@ArjunTheRageGuy the some people that you are talking about would not just use this software, and instead use something like blender and just apply a similar shader..
I recently came across an image of a 3D spaceship with a low-res texture. I thought it looked really cool. Made me want to use that pixelated and simple 3D style for a game. This tool looks really fun to try out that style.
this is actually one of the coolest programs ive ever seen. No longer need to understand complex 3D modeling softwares for simple assets. Can you piece together multiple shapes though?
The soda machine render gives a lot of good old NDS game vibes.
man i'm an absolute sucker for pixel art programs that actually have a pixelated ui. first aseprite and now picocad? this looks amazing
I have never been interested in game design, but then this video got recommended to me and I started to really like it.
I love to see specialized programs like this. Not just for art, but absolutely anything. The GUI is fantastic as well
Oh this is great! It seems like a really cool way to learn the basics of 3D modeling with such a simple interface and whatnot. I’d love to see more in picocad :)
finally picoCAD is getting the recognition it deserves
WOW! It is a pleasure to see the video about picoCAD on your channel! Thank you so much for your content!
Was just using this the other week, kinda wanna go back to it now
I love everything about interface and tools.
So comfy and tightly packed.
thank you very much for this!! i was really having a hard time finding any good tutorials on how to use this and you explained it perfectly
You made this look SO easy, I was screwing around with it last month and was having so much trouble!
Imagine making a game in this style! That'd be so cool!
Thank you so much for this!
I did some light programming in Pico-8 years ago so I already knew about that, but I had no idea Pico-CAD existed.
I always wanted to create these low poly models and this will finally push me over the edge. What a great little program.
Also, the video is sublime as usual and has the exact right amount of depth. Keep up the good work! :)
You have ascended to a new dimension!!! These look great, what a fun little bit of software. You can 3D print some sodas for everyone now haha
You're up next Saul! Would love to see what you can do with this =)
@@paypercutts Could be a fun little challenge for sure!
I love the look! Reminds me of the DS Pokemon games and their combination of 3D with pixel art.
I'm very glad you made this video Brandon. I've been wanting to see alot more of this kind of art with picoCAD
Thanks Brandon!
All of your videos are highly professional.
Thank you for sharing your skills with us!
Pro tip :
In the mode where there is the wireframe and where you can model, you can actually press space with the cursor on the preview window to put it full screen, and with that done you can export it as a gif without all the tools shown... I struggled so much to find this feature...
So i have a question i tried put some picture and some colors like blur changed to black and it looks so ugly how to not make it change colors?
@@wpjma what do you mean?
I downloaded the program after watching this vidéo, had a lot of fun using it!!
I'm so happy picoCAD is being shown to a wider audience. It's a fantastic software and I hope more people use it because of this video
Finally! A good picoCAD tutorial video
I've been having trouble using this program, it's helpful seeing someone use it.
i feel like you could make a pretty sick looking game with these models
Ayyy! I love using pico-8. I used it for Ludum Dare 48
Did it help with creating a unique game?
@@paypercutts I guess so. I just used it because I like making low-res games. :)
OMG.... I never watch a video that have super helpful comment section! This community is G.O.A.T ✨✨✨
the vending machine looks like something out of a trippy 3d earthbound game... i love it
Thank god for your channel. I have been looking for a way to put my pixels into 3D space, happened upon this video by chance. Thank you.
duuude! im so inlove with pixel art now.
Loving how intuitive this program is.
Thanks for making this. I’ve been thinking of doing something in picoCAD for months, but never got around to it because 3D seemed so intimidating. This was the video I needed to get started. Thanks!
You know how you make loads of Cities/Towns? You could make such an awesome Place in here!
I also question this.
Megaman Legend ideal world.
I know jack-all about this kind of thing but I'm fascinated non the less.
this one’s shaping up to be a classic
this reminds me of when i used to make .exe icons back in early 2000s which was so much fun.
I'm not a game maker (though I would love to be) but the tech that went into building this could be used directly in a game engine to simply load in the 3d assets with the pixelart that should go on top, for a pixelart game with a fully rotatable camera. Very cool!
If youre looking for a game that has a style like that id recommend checking out persona 2! I think it does it really well
Can you export 3d models? This could be perfect for 3d gba games.
Yes! You can export to OBJ and MTL files
This will be a helpful app especially making in 3d! Thank you for this!
This is great for my retro adventure game.
I can’t believe how beautiful that is. Thanks for letting me know.
now I know what I'm going to do today thanks Brandon
As soon as I saw this, I just had to get it! It reminds me of VHS for some reason, looks super cool!
Wow that looks really fun
omg these look so cute
I second that opinion! Love the retro style about it
never thought I'd see a CAD modeler that's pixel art and HAMMER
This was adorable! I didn't know this program existed. Very cool!
I adore picoCAD! I really hope you make more with it.
Great... I always wondered how people on the internet did these 3d spinning things
Probably blender
The results looks like it came out of a Megaman Legends game PS1 era. Love it!
I love 3D pixel art
Reminds me of PS1 and DS ❤
man I love these videos! they helped me get better at pixel art and I apply the same methods to my normal art usually and it also looks better! Keep the videos up!
Cool video bro! Please make analyzing the Metroid for Nes sprites
Super cool!! Definitely gonna give it a try
omg thats so cool, it looks a lot like the style of A Short Hike
You should make a minecraft resource pacl with your style; I think it would be a fun challege and your style could fit really well
Looks like you could make Mega Man Legends assets with this. Pretty cool.
Finally made the switch to aseprite, I am loving it.
Thank you very much for this video! I want to start getting into pixel art as it is my most favorite form of art and 3d models are very fun to see
Thank you very much for your work!
i love how squary your art style is
This was great! It’d be cool to see another video using PicoCAD!!
Dude that's so cool, it's like a retro blender loll
UA-cam may recommend me tutorials for the wrong software but my gosh do they look cool
WoW ! This is awesome. I love how people still creating new software for Pixel Art, and Pixel Art it self. I Love your tutorials. Maybe in next life I will have all the time I need to try all of this 😁🤩🖖
Totally, it's awesome to see new things like this expanding the ways to use pixel art :D You should absolutely try, I found it pretty fast to pick up on! ✌️😊
@@BJGpixel It looks easy to do 😁 I should have more time after 16th of June so I might give it a try 😁😁
I got it! thanks for bringing light to it, wouldn't have found this amazing software myself.
I really like the way you end your video with a game over screen and count down, really creative! :D
exactly what i needed, especially with the obj export feature, thanks!
That ist SOOO cute and cool. Will try that with my students.
This is great! And in the last update the dev made it possible to import into unity and blender. Purely amazing
FINALLY!! YOU FOUND IT!!!
It was inevitable on Brandon's channel =)
@@paypercutts i mean he finallly using it
I was just trying to figure out how to use PicoCad.
Thanks!
I just thought of a good way to get more precise with moving vertices without too much trouble, if anyone needs this. But you can scale any mesh you are working on with Y and U, So by scaling a mesh larger you can get to those vertices easier without grabbing others, Then scale the final product back down.
Nice! I will share this video around, hopefully get more people to try PicoCad out :D
Looks fun to do!
Man! that was super cool! Thanks for introducing me to picoCAD
ive never heard of pixel cad but i wanna learn this for some reason
cool video! i've got the software now and can't wait to try it out!
This looks so nice! Also now you can export your file as a .obj to edit in Blender
I have actually been looking for something like this, so this is perfect!
Resembles the Pokémon Quest art tbh, very nice
I love games that use that well like ghost trick
This is awesome. If this could be 16 bit this would be even more useful
this reminds me of A Short Hike, great style
I'd love to see a game styled like those picoCAD models where even the models are made of pixels
3:23 I like how it gets distorted when the shape at the bottom isn’t the shape of the face!
Thanks man! I've totally missed this one. 👌🏻
This is... incredible. I'm definitely using this. Thanks so much!
looks amazing, can't wait to find a new excuse to drop my projects
This was super satisfying. Subscribed!
Hmm, fascinating. I wasn't aware of this program and while I don't think I have a use for it yet, it seems like something that would be fun to play around with. Thanks for the info~
when I was beta testing PicoCad the first thing I made was a pokeball aswell!