# Get Started with 3D in Spline (https://academy.spline.design/tutorials/get-started-with-3d-in-spline)

> A video tutorial from the Spline Academy.

- Product: Spline 3D
- Level: beginner
- Duration: 26 min 16 s
- Published: 2025-02-14
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE
- Part of: [Spline 101 | Build Your First Interactive Scene](https://academy.spline.design/collections/spline-101-build-your-first-interactive-scene.md)

## About this tutorial

✨ Updated Video!✨

We’ve reuploaded this video with more examples and little insights! 💡
Hope this makes things even clearer, especially for those just getting started! 

Drop a comment 💬 and let us know what you'd love to learn in our next tutorial! 😊

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If you haven’t tried Spline yet, this video is perfect for you! It’s designed especially for beginners who have no prior experience with Spline or 3D creation.

In this video, we’ll guide you step by step through Spline. You'll learn how to navigate the interface, create and manipulate 3D objects, animate scenes, move the camera, export and import content, and more. Plus, we’ll share useful tips to help you work more efficiently and connect with the Spline community.

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid foundation to start creating in Spline. Let's dive in! 🚀

Learn more about:
Shape Blend →  https://youtu.be/JIcnI0kUnFM
3D Animation → https://youtu.be/pUamUyt7EDU
Booleans → https://youtu.be/Ib-OD9gfBFI
Modeling Tools →  https://youtu.be/JlrzLhEwMGI
3D For Websites →   https://youtu.be/ncoSN9mgWe8

Discover more amazing creators and projects #MadeInSpline at https://community.spline.design/

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=0s) Intro
- [0:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=19s) Get Started
- [0:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=27s) Understanding Spline's UI
- [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=147s) Version History
- [3:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=185s) Exploring the Toolbar
- [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=197s) Spline Library
- [4:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=253s) Adjust the Frame Size
- [4:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=271s) Comments & Feedback in 3D
- [4:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=281s) How to Share Your Scenes
- [5:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=353s) Camera Controls
- [6:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=413s) Creating a New Camera
- [7:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=447s) Creating 3D Objects from 2D Shapes
- [8:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=509s) Exploring the Right Sidebar
- [12:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=741s) Exploring the Right Sidebar (Object Properties)
- [16:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=980s) Moving the Object Pivot Position
- [17:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1059s) Text Tool
- [18:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1098s) How state-based animation works
- [19:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1196s) How to Export Your Scenes
- [20:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1240s) Exploring Play Settings and Overview
- [22:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1360s) How to Embed Your Scene into a Website
- [22:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1376s) Integrations
- [23:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1391s) Importing Content into Spline
- [24:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1445s) Spline Community
- [24:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1457s) How to Share Designs on the Spline Community
- [24:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1499s) Shape Blend
- [25:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxz8fzU2OUE&t=1556s) Join Our Community!

## Related documentation

- [What is Spline?](https://docs.spline.design/basics/what-is-spline)
- [How is Spline different?](https://docs.spline.design/basics/how-is-spline-different)
- [Understanding Spline's UI](https://docs.spline.design/basics/understanding-splines-ui)
- [Creating your first scene](https://docs.spline.design/basics/creating-your-first-scene)
- [Version History](https://docs.spline.design/designing-in-3-d/version-history)