how to host a 3D model for showcase on the web ?

AA3D

any 1 knows how does 1 showcase his 3D model in 3D on his site ?
( i dont want to use sketchfab or host the model somewhere else )


also while the viewer is rotating around the model what if i want him to be able to change things based on some options ?
like change the color of that shirt - or put that helmet on .. etc
got any ideas on how to do that ?
anything will be helpful since i dont know how to google on that matter

Xazas

If you want custom functions like you described, my suggestion would be to get a bit into Unity and make a Unity webplayer app for your purpose.

Sinking

Well, I'm not sure if it can be done out of the box with the free version, but Unity Web Player sounds like it is what you are looking for. Unity has a free version that lacks shadows and HDRI lighting, but it may give you an idea of what you will get.

This video shows you how it can look:

http://unity3d.com/gallery/demos/feature-videos

I suggest checking out Unity and asking for advice on their forums. The first link I sent was interactive but this one is static, so you cannot change the skins/textures:

http://www.reinot.com/unity/vespaScene/

Anyway, seems like Unity might be your thing, even though you may have to invest some money. You didn't say you want a "free" option ^^

AA3D

thx guys very helpful indeed
i dont mind investing some money

but isnt there a more simpler way ?
unity seems good but i dont know how far ill need to go into it to get the result i want ?
mostly concerned about the programming part

Xolo

https://sketchfab.com/

praetus

If you want simple, you're pretty much stuck going with Sketchfab or Verold or something. You don't get much easier than that. If you want something more advanced, you're going to have to pony up and invest some time in Unity.

Parkas

To tell you the truth, you have to be prepared to invest some time in unity if you decide to go on that route. It is very likely that you'll run into quite a few problems, even for something that simple, if you lack experience with the tool and even more so if you don't have a sufficient amount of programming experience.

Though judging by the fact that you said you're willing to shell out money if it means speeding up the process, you could look into Playmaker on the asset store. I never used it myself but it's supposedly a tool for developing in unity without much prior programming experience. You could do some research to see if it fits your purposes.

AA3D

once again thx everyone
seems like unity is my man then
will check out the free version first and then see what i can get

alexchouls

If you decide to check out Playmaker, it has an active user forum:
http://hutonggames.com/playmakerforum/index.php

And lots of tutorial videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HutongGamesLLC/

It's also on sale right now at 30% off