3D object viewer and support

[michael-wynne-wsu]

Expand supported media asset formats to include 3D objects. This would include modelling both objects and spaces.

• 3D models are likely extremely data-heavy.
• Do/can we support direct upload of files?
• Are there any good options for 3rd party hosting (analogous to Vimeo/Soundcloud/Youtube) that have strong privacy and IP protections?
• Informal discussions point towards the following formats to consider:
  • OBJ
  • STL
  • 3MF
  • USDZ (https://scaniverse.com/)
• Potential viewers:
  • three/js https://github.com/mrdoob/three.js, https://www.drupal.org/project/threejs
  • https://www.drupal.org/project/v3dm
  • https://vcg.isti.cnr.it/3dhop/download.php
  • https://github.com/tbuser/thingiview.js
  • https://github.com/thedworak/dfg_3dviewer

[michael-wynne-wsu]

Sketchfab should work as embed codes, but we could add a custom remote type as well, and sounds like they offer discounted plans for cultural heritage institutions: Sketchfab supports Cultural institutions. Contact us to learn about free and discounted Pro, Premium, and Enterprise plans.