The video introduces Meta’s SAM 3D, a free and open-source tool that allows users to create 3D models from any 2D image. The creator demonstrates how they took an image of Spike from Brawl Stars, processed it through SAM 3D, and then 3D printed the resulting model. The tool is described as revolutionary, enabling not just 3D printing but also applications in video games, VFX, prosthetics, and more. The video emphasizes that SAM 3D is accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level, and highlights its open-source and open-weights nature.

The SAM Playground offers three main features, with a focus on “Create 3D Scenes” and “Create 3D Bodies.” In the “Create 3D Scenes” mode, users can upload any image, select objects within it, and have the tool automatically extract and generate a 3D model of the selected item. The process is shown to be intuitive: simply click on the desired object, let the tool highlight it, and then generate the 3D model. The resulting models can be downloaded in PLY or GB formats, and easily converted for use in 3D printing or other 3D software like Blender.

The video also explores the editing capabilities within SAM 3D. Users can scale, rotate, and move the generated models, as well as apply various effects such as shimmer, gold, or explosion. There are also style filters like toon, hand-drawn, edge detection, and pixelation, along with visual effects like rain, snow, and fireflies. These features allow for significant customization and creative experimentation with the generated 3D models.

A particularly impressive feature is the “Create 3D Bodies” mode, which can identify and render human figures in complex images. The creator demonstrates this with a photo of two people practicing jiu-jitsu; SAM 3D accurately detects and separates each person, generating detailed 3D models that include their spines, arms, and fingers. This functionality is highlighted as especially useful for VFX and animation, as it can automate the process of adding skeletons to characters.

Throughout the video, the creator showcases additional examples, such as generating 3D models of the White House and Teemo from League of Legends. They note that while the tool sometimes has to approximate unseen parts of objects, the results are generally impressive and highly usable. The video concludes with enthusiasm for the possibilities SAM 3D offers, encouraging viewers to try it out and providing links for further exploration. The creator expresses excitement about partnering with Meta and invites viewers to like and subscribe for more content.