You can play with this 4D model of a guy named Tim

Following up on its use of 3D scanning to bring thousands of interactive 3D models to your computer, Sketchfab is taking a foray into the fourth dimension: time.

In a collaboration with TimeSlice Films, Sketchfab has started hosting interactive 4D models, which might sound a little confusing, but it makes sense once you see it.

This is a 4D model of Tim:

Tim, captured in 4D with GoPro by Timeslice on Sketchfab

The best way to describe what this is exactly is that it’s a 3D GIF that allows you to freely change your perspective as it replays. It almost looks like a real-life version of a malfunctioning video game character model. Read more...