Perfect Depth Maps using Blender 5!

If you need a laser, check out https://haotianlaser.store They have great prices, great lasers, and best of all, fantastic customer support! In this video I'll show you how to take a 3D file, create a perfect, high detailed depth map, and engrave custom jewelry using a fiber laser. Here are the step by step guidelines used in the video: https://tinyurl.com/4xct6ybd Useful Links (Amazon Affiliate): 40mm Coin Blank - https://amzn.to/498hYsA Magnetic Tumbler - https://amzn.to/3LpiNpe Shine Bright Burnishing Compound - https://amzn.to/3LtdgxT Bench Buffer/Polisher - https://amzn.to/44S43G5 Earring Hooks – https://amzn.to/3Lg6mMr Earring Cards – https://amzn.to/3Yhw46f Earring Backs - https://amzn.to/4beEwdY Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:47 Download & Install Blender 1:58 Basic Blender Navigation 2:55 Setup Blender in millimeters 5:38 Add Reference Shape 8:17 Import 3D File 10:35 Add Ring to Jewelry 14:42 Add Text 19:40 Duplicate and Position 23:58 Ensure Z Axis Symmetry 25:39 Camera Positioning 27:42 Camera Parameters 34:29 Compositing Setup 40:40 Create Mask 45:54 Lightburn - Import Depth Map 47:32 Lightburn - Import Mask 48:29 Lightburn - Trace Image 49:47 Lightburn - Outside Vector Offset 50:34 Lightburn - Ring Offset Inward 51:03 Lightburn - Single Line Cut Vector 51:53 Lightburn - Inner Ring Cut Vector 52:30 Lightburn - Create Depth Map Crop Vector 53:08 Lightburn - Crop Depth Map 54:17 Lightburn - Cut Vector Settings 57:46 Lightburn - Depth Map Settings 01:04:27 Engraving with Hao Tian Fiber Laser 01:08:12 Trick for removing jewelry from blank My Etsy Stores: https://directedt3chprints.etsy.com https://bladesandbeams.etsy.com Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/directedt3ch Here are a few items I use regularly (Amazon Affiliate Links): Olight Oclip - https://amzn.to/4oGQbpz Vevor 8" Buffer/Polisher - https://amzn.to/43zkTZo Portable Cordless, Foldable Handheld Vacuum - https://amzn.to/4pKZLca Toolour 2-in-1 Soldering station: https://amzn.to/4prff4P Vogma V9s Air Duster - https://amzn.to/468PY6Y VIVOSUN Wireless Bluetooth Hygrometer Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3HLzYPP 24-in-1 Magnetic Screwdriver/Ratchet Set - https://amzn.to/4dLhURu Wisedry 5lb Silica Gel Beads (Reusable) - https://amzn.to/4mCKfgX Digital Hygrometer/Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3StDGj1 Weighmax Digital Postal Scale - https://amzn.to/3F8J5ZN SanDisk Ultra Fit USB drive for H2D (Tiny!) - https://amzn.to/4m988wu Elegoo Rapid PETG Filament 4pk (~$12 per kg!!) - https://amzn.to/3QHoIp5 Overture PETG Filament (Black) - https://amzn.to/3O912IM Overture PETG Filament (White) - https://amzn.to/3U3Ve7p Overture PETG Filament (Transparent) - https://amzn.to/3vM0dPZ Elegoo Rapid PETG Filament - https://amzn.to/3VaI9ti DJI Mic Mini - https://amzn.to/3GY4oO2 Decibel Meter, Tadeto Digital Sound Level Meter - https://amzn.to/3y9cHCk Adonstar Digital Microscope - https://amzn.to/3U1yc15 Metal Business Cards - https://amzn.to/3TG8K0D AnkerWork M650 Wireless Lavalier Microphone - https://amzn.to/3RiP9ko