The digital model of Barack Obama was created using handheld 3D scanners, 50 custom-built LED lights, and a combination of hi-res sports cameras and traditional SLR models.
The White House released a behind-the-scenes video of the process on Tuesday and said in a statement: "The video illustrates the innovative capabilities of 3D scanning, modeling, and printing."
"The versatility of these technologies can be seen in their various applications to different fields, from bioengineering and space to sustainable design."
The 3D portrait is now on display in the Commons Gallery of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.
