The topology of a 3d model can become a problem when we deal with animations and non-regular models made of triangles and lots of n-gons. If you have a 3d model like that, its mostly certain that any kind of deformation will generate artifacts. In architecture its not common to have this kind of problem […]
The modeling of a scene for any architectural visualization project involves certain types of challenges that every artist must face in order to get the visualization ready to the render stage. And for interior views a key piece on some scenes is the use of and creation of cloth simulations. Those types of surfaces are […]
My favorite technique to add trees to a scene is with the use of some cut out images applied to planes, which show a realistic image of a tree and will keep the polygon count of the scene low. But, there are a few situations where a cut out image won`t be of much help […]
The use of Add-ons with Blender is a powerful way to improve even more the already nice tools for 3d modeling available with Blender. But, there are some of those add-ons that I do consider a must have for anyone working with architectural modeling. For instance, one of my favorite add-ons is the Edge Tools. […]
A new feature of Blender will probably help architectural visualization artists that want even more control over precision modeling. A 3d ruler and protractor were added to the latest builds of Blender and will most likely be available on the next stable release (2.67). If you want to check this new feature right away, you […]
The set of skills necessary to start working with architectural visualization in Blender are quite similar to the ones all 3d artists must have, in order to produce quality images. But, I believe that a huge plus for anyone working in this field is to get some background experience dealing with projects, and specially reading […]
What is the best way to add trees in an architectural visualization project with Blender? Well, there are several different ways to add trees to a project like using a polygon model of a tree and even textures applied to a plane. But, after you get the tree on the 3D View of Blender you […]
The skills required to create 3d models of furniture are a little different than those used to build architectural elements. With furniture modeling you will get yourself using tools and techniques that resemble organic modeling, and not the geometric based modeling used to create 3d buildings. If you want to create in 3d a famous […]