Research

Before we started the modeling phase I wanted to find some reference regarding fly throughs and camera moves that show off a buildings features.

I found one example that would help us in producing a theatrical piece that shows the buildings exterior. The video itself is on Vimeo. Here is a link to it http://vimeo.com/2098317. The video itself features the proposed Shard building in london. The piece itself features a full scale model of London which would be far to ambitious for my brother and I to achieve at this stage.  However, the way the camera moves throughout the scene is both artistic and informative. This is something my brother and I want to achieve by the end. The project should also improve our modeling, lighting and texturing skills. 

I do like the way the environment around the structure changes, for instance the change in light levels ue to the time of day. This is very theatrical but at the same time informative. The change in the time of day reflects what the building may look like in different conditions. This is something we will have to consider when working on the project.

The primary strategy for this project is to convey the building itself, how it relates to other buildings around it as well as the buildings interior. When developing the project for broadcast we need to consider lighting as well as the composition of the shots to get the best out of the building while informing the client of its dimensions.

Here are a few 3d examples created by icreate3d.com. This company was founded in 2003, it is an established Architectural Visualisation company working with the property sector throughout the UK and the rest of the world. They concentrate solely on architectural modeling and provide quality, accurate and reliable computer generated images and animations.

Here are a few examples of their work. Looking at these images I will try to create the same effect using textures and good lighting to replicate a realistic environment which would be of benefit to potential buyers.

These images will be hugely beneficial when it comes to modeling the exterior and interior of the building at Clapham Junction. The lighting and texturing within the scenes will help us decide how we want the interior to look like and how light will bounce around the rooms.

Although the drawings for the building have already been made available to us, this will give us the chance to get straight into modeling the exterior structure. The hard part will be texturing and lighting the scene to best depict the building and its features. I feel that this project is very ambitious but at the same time will provide us with the knowledge and skill to produce realistic and accurate architecture and interiors that will make us more employable in the industry we wish to participate in.

Architectural visualisation  using 3d packages such as Maya can exploit its render options and modelling tools to quickly and easily create realistic and accurate images of proposed buildings. This gives clients an image to work with where the client can observe first hand what the building will look like. The latest digital technology allows for quick and detailed architectural designs to be produced quickly and efficiently. Architectural rendering allows the client to understand the layout and environment of the proposed design. 3D modeling enables both the architects/ designers and the clients to envision the design more clearly. 3d packages also allow designers to quickly change features within the architectural design to best suite the client and planning applications if the need arises.