I really want to learn how to do bas-relief engraving. But it sounds like I need to find a software that I can afford for converting 2d images into files for 3d engraving.
I REALLY like the work of this company. Does anyone know what kind of software would work to produce images like these?
I’d be really surprised if those aren’t actually 3D-models where a depth map was created. Much easier to do from a 3D-modeled scene than an actual image.
If you’re looking to 3D model, there are a number of different programs…
Blender, Z-Brush, Poser, etc.
For images, I’ve used Crazybump with moderate success. It takes a lot of fiddling and it still won’t be perfect though.