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3D rendering services for a mixed-use project in Costa Rica: Case Study
3D rendering speeds up the approval process. That's why it's an essential tool for architects. 3D rendering services are revolutionising the way architectural projects are conceptualised, communicated and brought to life. Among the many success stories that demonstrate the transformative capabilities of these services, one particular case study stands out - the use of 3D rendering services in a remarkable mixed-use development nestled in the stunning landscapes of Costa Rica.To get more news about Professional architectural design services, you can visit 3drenderingltd.com official website.
The architect, Michele, was looking for CGI images to showcase his vision in order to get the project approved. In 2021, we helped Michele's project win an architectural award in Los Angeles, and you can read the details here. In this case study, we explore the unique challenges faced in the project's rendering process and how we overcame those hurdles. By exploring the exceptional features and benefits of 3D rendering services, we will demonstrate their ability to bring architectural designs to life, showcase different perspectives and facilitate informed decision-making. We will also explore how these services fostered seamless collaboration by providing immersive experiences that allowed the jury to visualise the final outcome of the project in stunning detail.
Although both are exterior views, the aerial view involves more work than the food court view at eye level. So our project manager assigned this project to four 3D artists to speed up the final delivery. One worked on the model, one on the ground-level view and two CG artists worked together on the aerial view.
3D exterior rendering processThe very first thing our artists did was to create a 3D model. As our client had chosen to use a photomontage for the aerial view, we only had to focus on the structure.
3D modelling
It saved a lot of time that Michele provided a Rhino model. All we had to do was import it into 3ds Max. After input, the CGI artists sorted the lines and adjusted the geometry based on the design drawings.
Photomontage
One of the views, the aerial view, had to be photomontaged for the surrounding context. In this step, our 3D specialists placed the model in the photo and assembled them by rearranging and overlapping some details. The challenge was to ensure that the structure was consistent with the photograph. To achieve this, the 3D artists studied the photo to be used and worked out the exact angle at which the model should be dropped. As a result, we agreed the design of the model in the photo.
Confirming the camera angle
For the other view, the eye-level view, the next step was to confirm the camera angle. With the 3D model confirmed, our CG specialists selected the best camera angle based on our client's instructions. In this case, it was the view that looked out onto the outside of the food court. The view also had a sketch-rendered version created by our client's in-house team.