Looking for 3D artists specializing in architecture? Our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) should help clear up some of your questions and start you off on the right track.
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Vetting a quality 3D visualization can be difficult. Below are some qualities you should look for:
There are several phases involved in rendering a 3D image. A 3D model must first be made, then materials and textures must be added. After that, install illumination to illuminate the items and a camera to record the 3D perspective. Finally, create a 2D image using rendering software.
3D rendering firms typically use software such as Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, SketchUp, and Blender. Some firms may also use proprietary software. At 3DAS, we use 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, specialized plug-ins that work with these programs, Photoshop and other Adobe products. Interactive presentations include game engine software and applications that utilize WebGL for web-based presentations.
Hardware to create our 3D renderings includes leading-edge Dell laptops and Lenovo desktops. On occasion, we use render farms for large-scale tasks such as 3D animation. Essentially we need computers with powerful graphics card(s) and enough memory and storage to handle large 3D models and textures.
Let’s first deconstruct it and comprehend the expense of conducting business. 3D architectural artists in the US typically earn around $70,000. Due to differences in demand and cost of living, comparable artists in other nations make 10–25% less money. You can safely estimate that it will cost $100,000 to run a one-person firm after accounting for running costs including rent, hardware, software, taxes, utilities, and insurance.
In order to reach that mark, you would need to create 200 projects valued at $500 each which is unsustainable. It is considered reasonable to complete 50 projects annually, each costing an average of $2,000, with multiple renderings typically needed. At 3DAS, we’ve done projects for less and some for considerably more depending on the client’s needs, values, and level of expertise to solve their issues. As an example, see the three exterior renderings above. The complexity of the projects are exponentially more from from a single story residence to a commercial center encompassed within 450 acres of land.
Why use a local company? Here are some values that local companies should consistently deliver over outsourcing:
“Time, quality, price, and growth” refer to the four key elements that businesses must balance in order to achieve success. A local architectural visualization company should excel in all these areas except matching overseas pricing.
What is your most important value?
If it’s the lowest budget possible, we suggest searching online for “cheap and fast”, “budget”, or “affordable” 3D rendering services. Their process is all about speed at the lowest possible price and is great for visualizing quick ideas or small renovations. We advise against accepting any job that requires a 24-hour turnaround, as the quality of the work is often compromised in such tight deadlines.
Our clients see the value of time, quality & growth and made millions [ex. Kalea Bay’s tower 1 made over $140 million mostly based on 3D renderings] or saved millions [ex. Roof replacement for San Marco community]. Smaller residential projects have done well using our services too.
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