If you work with architectural visualization and 3d modeling with Blender, you probably have faced a problem like receive a full set of technical drawings from a client, in DWG format. And to be able to work and import it to Blender, a middle application like DoubleCAD or another have to be used converting everything […]
A few weeks ago I was talking about ways to correct the topology of a 3d model, without destroy any faces, vertices or edges of the model. The inspiration to write the article was a pot at the CG Society forums, where an artist was in trouble with a messed topology, and at that time […]
The most common external renderer to use with Blender 3D is undoubtly YafRay, which is called today as YafaRay. In the past few years I was a heavy user of YafRay to produce architectural visualization renderings, but since YafaRay become stable, I`m always using YafaRay to setup new scenes, especially when I have to create […]
The look and feel of an image is very important for any kind of rendering related to architectural visualization. The challenge to produce a photo real image is sometimes difficult to overcome, and may let some artists disappointed with their first results. I see that all the time with my students, since they want all […]
The correct and efficient use of solar energy to warm and illuminate environments is even important for architectural projects. Last week I was talking with a friend of mine, who asks me about a way to project the sun position in Blender 3D, to show a client the position of the sun in different periods […]
One thing that I always encourage my students to do is to register in competitions and contests about architectural visualization. Be a part of a competition is a great way to put your skills to the test, and compare your work with the productions of other artists. In architectural projects, we find a lot of […]
If there is something that can really help a lot in the assembly of a scene, is a great set of materials ready to use. In most architectural visualization projects we use a few materials that always get some use, even in smaller areas like concrete and masonry. To make sure you have this type […]
To represent an architectural project, a 3d artist has to choose between two ways to show this building or space. The first option is to use a NPR style rendering, which in this days are not among the most required rendering styles. An NPR rendering is often used as a way to make volumetric studies […]
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