3D Exteriors

I spent quite a few years working int the 3D ArchViz (architectural vizualisation) field. The simplified version of the workflow is as follows:

• Recieve brief from architect and property developer.
• Go to building site to take photographs of the environment for reference.
• Import 2D CAD plans into 3D software, clean-up and rescale to real-world units.
• Start 3D modeling of architectural structures, roof, walls, railings, windows, landscaping etc.
• Generate lifelike textures for the above structures.
• Apply textures to CG material models that exhibit the correct physical characteristics, e.g reflectivity, transparency, colour etc.
• Create a realistic lighting model for the 3D scenes.
• Set up cameras with realistic depth-of field, shutter speed and other related settings.
• Animate camera movements, vehicles etc.
• Render, make adjustments, re-render.
• Present to client.
• Render final animations and prints for delivery.