Reconn: 3D Modeling, Animation

What Reconn is for

If you want to make 3D artwork on a mobile device, Reconn puts three jobs in one app: modelling objects, animating them and rendering the results. The developer describes it as a hub for 3D rendering, modelling and animation, and presents the three as parts of one creative process.

The developer says the app suits both hobbyists and professionals, and that it adapts to the skill level of the person using it. The same set of tools is pitched at someone just starting out and at someone who makes 3D work for a living.

Building 3D models and environments

The design tools are the base of the app, according to the developer. It says they handle 3D modelling for people with no prior experience as well as for experienced artists.

Environments are the other half of the modelling side. The developer names three subjects for them: landscapes, architectural work and fantastical realms. A person would use these to build a full scene around the objects they have modelled.

Animating characters and scenes

Animation sits on top of the modelling work. The developer says it lets you animate scenes, create sequences and bring dynamic characters to life, so that the motion itself tells the story.

Someone making a short animated piece would combine a finished environment with animated characters. That is the use the developer points to for this part of the app.

Rendering and showing finished work

Rendering turns a scene into an image. The developer says the app's render engines produce results almost instantly, which it presents as a way to try an idea, change it and try again quickly.

High-quality rendering options are also listed for final images. The developer describes these as a way to show finished work to others.

Taken together, the three parts follow one order: model the objects and the environment, animate what is in it, then render the images you want to show.