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# DIY 3D View Generators
Rotating Photos to Show Off Auction Goods Made Online with 3DBin

By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-24 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dbin-3d-view-generator
References: [3dbin](http://www.3dbin.com/)

3dBin allows the user to make 3D photos of any object in about 5 minutes. Using a few common objects to construct a reference background and a camera, preferably with a tripod, any photographer can create the photos needed to build a [rotating 3D image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stable-diffusion) online.

The application is geared to auction sellers and those who want a quick and easy way to provide [interactive rotating product images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-visual-configurator) to their customers.

Online image hosting is part of the 3dbin service. Unlimited images can be uploaded and stored, but different membership levels allow for different rates of use: Pricing ranges from free for 3 images shared at one time to about $45 per month for 50 images.

Tutorials for photographing both [people](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa2tfuCMbZc) and [objects](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s--PPDrzLV0) are available on YouTube.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Interactive Product Imaging:** Opportunity to disrupt the e-commerce industry by providing easy-to-use 3D image generators for showcasing auction goods and other products online.
- **DIY Photography Solutions:** Disruptive potential in the photography industry by offering users a quick and affordable way to create professional-looking 3D images without expensive equipment or studio setups.
- **Enhanced User Experience:** Opportunity to revolutionize the way customers interact with online products by providing interactive rotating images that allow for a more detailed and immersive view.

### Where This Applies

- **E-commerce:** Disruptive potential in the e-commerce industry by enabling sellers to create engaging and interactive product listings, leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction.
- **Photography:** Opportunity to disrupt the photography industry by providing a DIY solution for creating 3D images, reducing the need for professional photography services.
- **Image Hosting and Storage:** Potential disruption in the image hosting and storage industry by offering unlimited image uploads and storage, with different membership levels to cater to varying needs and budgets.

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