Creating Tilable Brick in 3DS MAX

Making materials for your architectural rendering is both a science and an art. Like most things in life, the more effort you put into it, the better the results. Here, is my workflow for making bricks in 3DS MAX.

There are a lot of moving parts when building an architectural renderings. Some might think that there is a magic RENDER button, but there isn't. Out of the box, the software is dumb. It takes a good eye, lots of patience, and some good workflows.

Bricks are a tale-tale sign of a good architectural rendering from a poor one. Typically, brick covers larger areas, so the repeating pattern when using a bitmap is painfully obvious. Even when you are lucky enough to get a high resolution brick sample from your clients, it wasn't photographed to be repeated, so those can only get you so far. Here, in the video, I show you my brick workflow.


Did you enjoy this article? I would love to hear your thoughts, so don’t be shy and comment below! Please don’t forget to subscribe to my RSS-feed  or follow my feed on TwitterGoogle+ and Facebook! If you enjoyed the following article we humbly ask you to comment, and help us spread the word! Or, if you would like, drop me an email.

Bobby Parker
Hey there, thanks for visiting my online portfolio. My name is Bobby Parker and I’m a Minnesota based illustrator who specializes in photo-real architectural renderings, and I’m not afraid to turn my hand to animation if the job requires it. While growing up in Illinios I always had a childhood interest in drawing and artwork that has stayed with me throughout my career in architecture. I received my architectural education working for some of the most talented architects in Chicago. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, and pride myself on the ability to deliver a valuable and visually-appealing end product, no matter what the scope. For me, it’s essential to achieve a balance between quality and speed. 24 years after working professionally, I am still combining the fundamentals of art with the most current industry technology, to create incredibly realistic 3D architectural renderings. I love what I do, and I hope that it shows in my portfolio. Please take a minute to visit my work page and drop me a message if you have any questions
www.bobby-parker.com
Previous
Previous

I Alway Ask for a Deposit

Next
Next

Market Price for Architectural Renderings