Artistic impression and 3D rendering process and workflow

The following example is a guide on how to create a 3D rendering. The following example is for an external render, but a process similar to 3D floor plans and internal renderings is applied.

What files are needed: step 1

What is initially required of the customer is a set of PDF plans that include detailed floor plans, elevations and all site information. If possible and available, you will also need the CAD file of your designer or architect if available, as this may be useful for accuracy and some additional design details.

Some photos or images may also be useful, these may be from your site, houses that you may have seen or show houses or images of colors and materials that you might like. The more information you receive at the beginning, the better.

The greater amount of information you can provide at the beginning should limit the number of projects that come and go, as you will have a very good idea of ​​what you would like to achieve at the beginning of the project.

You should also ask your client the approximate location of the point of view or the area of ​​the house you want for your 3D rendering. You can then capture the correct view and elevation in the initial model and view settings.

If you want the 3D representation to be printed on a large display panel, you must know the dimensions and DPI required for the final image.

Creation of the 3D model: Step 2

From the initial plans, elevations and reference images you provided, you can create the 3D model of the property and define 3 view options from which you can choose. The drafts of the point of view will be emailed to you for approval and will proceed to the next step with the selected point of view. If changes to the configured initial views are required, you will make the changes and send another set of drafts to choose from.

Configuration of colors, materials and lighting: Step 3

When the point of view has been chosen, the initial model has been approved, it will continue with the color and materials and apply them to the model

At this point, you will need the color specifications, the reference images and everything related to the aspect you want to achieve with the property or development.

You may not know everything you want, which is good. Then you must apply the original colors and materials to the design and send an eraser, the customer can make more changes and add other selections once he has seen the initial eraser. Continue repeating this process with drafts until the colors and materials are approved.

Landscaping and the post-work step: Step 4

Once the previous color and material project has been fully approved, proceed to the final representation. This process generally takes about 6 to 8 hours of generation time through the rendering engine. The rendering time depends on many factors, but it is generally between 6 and 8 hours. Again, if a larger size is required, you should know it before the final generation.

Once the final image has been generated, proceed to landscaping. The image file opens in Photoshop. This is where you add the background, plants, trees and grass. You can also add additional effects to the image through Photoshop, which is called post-work.

Use only trees and plants that are real photos. This gives the realistic effect of the image.

Also add all the cars and people necessary for the image.