/ Tutorial — Using Shams3D
How to use the app
Using Shams3D
Animate, customize, light and export your 3D models like a pro
01 Cam KF
02 Obj KF
03 Parts
04 Backgrounds
05 Cinematic
06 Lighting
07 Settings
08 Export
01 Step
Camera Keyframes
In the Frames panel on the left, click + Cam to capture the current camera angle as a keyframe. Move the camera to a new position and add more. Click Play to fly through your camera path. Click the link between frames to open the segment editor where you can set timing, speed, and choose from 5 easing curves (Linear, Ease In, Ease Out, Ease In-Out, Smooth). Drag and drop frames to reorder them, and click the recapture button to update a frame to your current view.
+ Cam · Play · segment editor · drag to reorder · recapture
Frames
+ Cam
+ Obj
1
2
3
Play
Segment Editor
Linear
Ease In
Ease Out
In-Out
Smooth
Time 2.0s Speed 1x
Model 1 2 3
02 Step
Object Keyframes
Click Move or Rotate in the Frames panel to attach transform handles to your model. Drag the model to a new position or rotation, then click + Obj to save that pose. Each object keyframe also captures any part color and transform changes you've made in Parts mode, so part states animate smoothly between keyframes. Add multiple poses and hit Play to animate.
Move / Rotate · + Obj · part states captured · Play
Move
Rotate
Frames
+ Cam
+ Obj
Move
Rotate
Play
03 Step
Parts Mode
Click Parts in the top bar to enter Parts mode. A panel opens on the right listing every mesh in your model. Click a part in the list or directly on the 3D model to select it. Change its color with the picker or swatches, and use Move / Rotate to reposition individual pieces. Use Reset Color or Reset Transform to undo changes. Part modifications are saved into object keyframes for animated color and position transitions. Click Parts again or press Escape to exit.
Parts button · select · color · move/rotate · reset
Parts
Parts List
Body_Paint
Wheel_FL
Headlight_L
Reset Color
Reset Transform
04 Step
Backgrounds & Worlds
Click Background in the bottom bar to switch between Dark, Light, Studio, or Green Screen. Choose Image to import your own photo as a backdrop and adjust brightness, scale, position and opacity. Enable Ground and choose from Shadow, Reflection, Solid, or Grid plane modes. Use World to browse Sketchfab for environment models like cities, rooms, or landscapes that auto-scale around your subject.
Background · Image · Ground modes · World
Dark
Light
Studio
Green
Image
Image Controls
Bright
Scale
X / Y
Opacity
Ground
World
Shadow
Reflection
Solid
Grid
05 Step
Cinematic Presets
Click Cinematic in the top bar to open the preset panel. Choose a Flying Intro effect for dramatic model entrances (Flying Intro, Side Drift, Sky Drop), or pick from 8 camera path presets like Orbit 360, Forza Reveal, Drive-By, Low Drama, Aerial Spin, Detail Hunt, Cinematic 360, and Launch Shot. Keyframes load automatically — hit Play to preview the animation.
Cinematic button → 3 flying intros + 8 camera paths → Play
Flying Intro
Flying Intro
7s
Side Drift
6s
Sky Drop
8s
Camera path presets
Orbit 360
Forza Reveal
Drive-By
Low Drama
Aerial Spin
Detail Hunt
Cinematic 360
Launch Shot
06 Step
Lighting
Click Lighting in the top bar to choose from 11 mood presets — 5 car-specific (Showroom, Photo Shoot, Night Track, Dealership, Canyon Dusk) and 6 general (Studio, Sunset, Neon Night, Dramatic, Cold Night, Garage). In Settings, add custom Point, Spot, or Directional lights and drag them anywhere. Click a light helper sphere to select it and adjust its color, intensity, and distance.
Lighting panel · 11 presets · Add Light · drag · adjust
Car Presets
Showroom
Photo Shoot
Night Track
Dealership
Canyon Dusk
Mood Presets
Studio
Sunset
Neon Night
Dramatic
Cold Night
Garage
Point
Spot
Direct
07 Step
Settings
Click Settings in the top bar to open the controls panel. Jump to any angle with camera presets (Front, Back, Left, Right, Top, Bottom, Iso). Fine-tune scene lighting with sliders for Env IBL, Exposure, Ambient, and Key intensity. For STL files, adjust Metalness and Roughness and pick a color. Control animation speed for models with embedded clips. Enable 9:16 Reels mode for vertical portrait exports. Your session is auto-saved and restored when you return.
Camera presets · scene sliders · STL material · 9:16 Reels · auto-save
Camera Presets
Front
Back
Left
Right
Top
Bottom
Iso
Reset
Scene Lighting
Env IBL
1.2
Exposure
1.2
Ambient
0.5
Key
1.8
9:16 Reels
Anim Speed
Auto-save: Your model, camera position, keyframes, and lights are automatically saved and restored when you return.
08 Step
Export Your Shot
Click PNG for an instant screenshot at full resolution. Hit Record to capture video at locked 30fps — when you stop, a popup lets you download as MP4 (iPhone, Instagram, universal) or WebM (Chrome, Android, editing). Enable 9:16 Reels mode in Settings for portrait export perfect for Instagram Reels and TikTok. Background images, ground effects, world models, and all lighting are included in recordings.
PNG · Record · MP4 + WebM · 9:16 Reels
PNG
Record
Recording ready 1920×1080
MP4 iPhone · Instagram
WebM Chrome · Editing
9:16 Reels Portrait · Reels / Shorts