Colorful GBM

— Beautiful Terrain Visualization

Express terrain with beautiful gradients and visually understand geographic features.

Tutorial Videos

Learn colorful GBM creation through video tutorials

🎬 Part 1: Using GSI Maps

Learn how to obtain terrain data for GBM creation using GSI (Geospatial Information Authority) maps. Covers map navigation, area selection, and data download procedures.

🎬 Part 2: Blender Setup Guide

Introduction to setting up Blender 3D software. From installation to initial configuration, learn the environment setup needed for GBM creation.

Supplementary Materials

Reference videos to deepen your GBM creation skills

📍 Historic Road Routes (GPSCycling)

Learn how to verify historic road routes using GPSCycling. Useful as reference material when overlaying historical routes like Tokaido and Nakasendo on 3D terrain. While accuracy is not guaranteed, it serves as a valuable starting point for exploring ancient roads.

Creation Steps

Complete a beautiful colorful GBM in 4 steps.

Step 1: Using GSI Maps

Obtain terrain data needed for GBM creation using GSI maps.

Step 2: Blender Setup

Learn how to set up the Blender 3D software.

Step 3: 3D Modeling

Rolling update: Tutorial on converting terrain data to 3D models will be published in stages.

Step 4: 3D Print Data Export

Rolling update: Tutorial on exporting to STL format will be published in stages.

Recommended Tools

Choose the best tool based on your goals and skill level.

QGIS

Free GIS software

Beginner-Advanced

Blender

3D modeling software

Intermediate-Advanced

ArcGIS

Professional GIS

Advanced

GDAL

Command line tools

Advanced

Let's create beautiful terrain.

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