3D Camera Technology
Floored scans office spaces, apartments and houses using 3D camera technology and proprietary software to build customizable 3D models for real estate purposes. Instead of static photos and floor plans, you can move around in real-time, add furniture and easily realize if the space is a good fit.
Post Production
It’s no secret that there are many ways to enhance an architectural rendering.
Color Correction:
Quite simply, color correction is the process of altering and enhancing the color of a rendering through a digital process. Color correction is the ultimate finishing tool for any architectural rendering.
Levels, Curves, and the Histogram
Levels and Curves are among the oldest features in Adobe Photoshop, and they continue to be two of the most fundamental tools for improving the appearance of an architectural rendering.
Most of these enhancements are done in post production. Here, is a wonderful video, showing a behind the scene at what post production looks like.
A Subliminal Portal Into The Viewer's Mind
Let's explore the power of symbolic color and how it can be used most efficiently. When you see the color red, what does it make you think of? Blood? Anger? Fire? Passion?
We associate colors with particular objects, as well as the emotions conjured by experiences. And thoughts associated with in this case red things. Color can be universal as a symbol, but it's frequently cultural and often personal. Understanding color as a symbol and an image help to convey content and meaning. It can be a single node of color or an overall pallet or a repeating pattern and can identify a particular emotion. And immediately indicates to the viewer, how they should feel or think about the content of a rendering. We can't ignore the fact that it exists, not as an isolated factor, but part of a larger context.
Color is defined by its relationship to other colors in a rendering. We have intuitive responses to the environment, or a mood cast by a particular grouping of colors, and respond to the literal content colored by the mood the palette implies. A palette change can completely change your perception of meaning, and it can strengthen or weaken your intended message.
Color as a symbol is a powerful player for the designer. And should be considered carefully, especially when used as a focal point in a rendering. Focusing our attention on it empowers that element with importance. You'll need to consider how colors play off one another in the world of your rendering. If you think of colors as personalities, it's easier to understand how a red in one setting Appears loud and boisterous, and in another, just one of the crowd.
Have you ever been to a party where you're perceived as the most vibrant and energetic person in the room? And in another situation, a bit of a wallflower? Colors function similarly. Telling stories and expressing ideas through colors is without question, one of the most valuable skills to hone. Because it provides a subliminal portal into the viewer's mind. We see color as images, so what do they say to us?
Enhancing the Architectural Image
Nik's online Trainer Dan Hughes, will demonstrate how many architectural photographers have discovered the importance of high quality image editing and the timesaving capabilities of working with Nik Software tools. Dan will go through a variety of architectural work from top pros to see how to enhance buildings, interiors, skies, grounds and more using a variety of Nik Software tools.
Six Steps To Consider Before Launching a Small Business
So you're thinking about starting your own small business but aren't pretty sure from where to start and which steps you should strike first in order to make your dreams of becoming self-employed? No problem this infographics is here to help with six simple steps to get you going on the right way to build your successful business.
This infographics answer 6 major question that small business owners should ask themselves before startup.
First step, if you've a great idea then you need to do some research that can be helpful to decide if it will give a result.
Second step, gather data from the internet about your competitors and research what their weaknesses.
Third step, if you've a clear vision for your small business try to put a vivid and inspiring statement about your vision.
Fourth step, outline some short and long term goals and how you will to chase your objectives.
Fifth step, as an entrepreneur you will be called on to wear many hats in order to successfully operate your small business. Involve an advisor that can help you to be more effective in your business venture.
Sixth step, A mixture of financial sources may be the best way to raise the money you will need to start your small business.
What is Color Temperature?
Understanding color temperature is one of the crucial rules of architectural rendering you must learn before you can begin to break them.
So what is color temperature? In short, each light source has its own individual color, or ‘color temperature’, which varies from red to blue.
Candles, sunsets and tungsten bulbs give off light that’s close to red (hence the ‘warm’ look they give to pictures), whereas clear blue skies give off a ‘cool’ blue light. It’s fairly obvious stuff once you read it.
Color temperature is typically recorded in kelvin, the unit of absolute temperature. Cool colors like blue and white generally have color temperatures over 7000K, while warmer colors like red and orange lie around the 2000K mark.
In the infographic below we’ve illustrated the color temperature scale and show you where these popular white balance settings sit within it. We’ve also shown where some common shooting conditions, such as hazy skies and sunsets, sit within the color temperature scale and what white balance setting you might want to use to capture accurate colors in these conditions.
To view the larger version of this photography cheat sheet simply click on this infographic or drag and drop it on to your desktop to save as a reference.
V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Beta
The V-Ray® 3.0 for Autodesk® 3ds Max® Beta program is now open.
With this beta program, our users can get their hands on new and improved features and capabilities of the best version of V-Ray yet. Thanks to our continuous work with 3D artists all over the world, V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max has now become the most complete lighting, shading and rendering toolkit on the market.
We've set up a new website dedicated to become a new home for the V-Ray community. Be sure to check out www.v-ray.com for more V-Ray 3.0 related news and stay tuned for updates, videos and tutorials.
Eligibility
The V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Beta program is available to licensed users of V-Ray for 3ds Max.
You may register for the beta program here. Our team will review your application and send you an email outlining next steps.
Feedback process
As a member of the beta community, you will get an advanced look at the upcoming features and enhancements in V-Ray 3.0. Plus you will have a unique opportunity to provide critical feedback, helping create the best version of V-Ray yet.
During the beta process, you will have direct access to our development team and the beta community via a V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Forum. The forum is dedicated to sharing constructive feedback, works in progress, test renders, and user suggestions.
Time Frame
The Beta program will run for a period of approximately 3 months.
System Requirements
• A computer with 3ds Max 2011/3ds Max Design 2011 or later, 64 bit versions only;
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, 64 bit versions only;
• Intel Pentium IV or compatible processor with SSE2 support;
• 128 MB RAM and 350 MB swap minimum - recommended 4 GB or more RAM, 4 GB or more swap file;
• NUMA architecture is supported but not recommended*
Note: More efficient rendering on a NUMA machine is achieved with several copies of 3ds Max or DR render servers. In both cases each instance should be limited to one NUMA node because of the slower access that a core has to the rest of the RAM.
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