I am not sure if Ai topics or Ai projects are allowed here but I like to ask something! Since you might be a expert about what you are working on, would it be possible for you to create a ai that converts a image of a 3d model into a actual 3d model? I used Google Flow to create a bunch of pictures. they are in jpg format but still might be useful reference to help create that model I wanted for better accuracy if that might work with your model? I also need a Ai for creating png sprites instead of jpg that can be useful for editing on any paint program! I only use Ai for complicated 3d spriting and 3d modeling that require old outdated 3d software that our modern computers can’t run such as Silicone Graphics Workstation and the 2nd oldest version of Maya which I tried to install on my Windows 11 and doesn’t work!
The closest thing I could get is Anim8or from 1999. I did manage to get 3D Studio from 1996 to work but its confusing interface and design is not really meant for beginners at the time I guess. I like a old 3d software with simple interface and it must be a tool from that time in the mid or late 90s!
I grow up with Donkey Kong Country and played Rare’s other 3d rendered games such as Killer Instinct, Conker’s Pocket Tales, and the recently leaked Dream from couple days ago that went viral all over social media and youtube! I only wish we have 3d software just like Rare used with their games that make their 3d modeling artwork look so iconic like Donkey Kong Country, Banjo Kazooie, Conker, Killer Instinct, Diddy Kong Racing, Blast Corps, and Jet Force Gemini to name a few! They also used the same modeling tool for Dream as well!
Another great reason for using Ai is to restore and recreate assets taken from screenshots and video of prototypes never been released yet especially Earthbound 64 (Mother 3 on the Nintendo 64), Conker Twelve Tales, and Kirby Air Ride 64!