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Photorealistic renderings, lighting environments, artificial lighting. Overall a very powerful program and a great value for the price.
I just finished a conceptual rendering for a remodel we are working on.
Here's how my rendering turned out:
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In Topic: Rendering Software Direction
15 February 2012 - 08:23 AM
I've been a huge Sketchup fan for years. I am always searching for new ways to utilize it and other software into my practice. I've recently added Shaderlight. It works right inside of Sketchup. The software and options are very simple and intuitive. Here's a link: http://www.artvps.com/
Photorealistic renderings, lighting environments, artificial lighting. Overall a very powerful program and a great value for the price.
I just finished a conceptual rendering for a remodel we are working on.
Here's how my rendering turned out:
Photorealistic renderings, lighting environments, artificial lighting. Overall a very powerful program and a great value for the price.
I just finished a conceptual rendering for a remodel we are working on.
Here's how my rendering turned out:
In Topic: Are advances in rendering software helping or hurting architectural practice?
01 February 2012 - 04:47 AM
I don't think that's the right question to be asking. Nothing about the process of architectural design is as straight forward and as simple as a one-size-fits-all scenario. Perhaps a more revealing question might be “In what areas of Architecture are computer based renderings the most appropriate and where do hand rendered medium still have a place? Of course, this too can be a subjective question because of the individualistic nature of the design process.
Why does one have to be “better” than the other? I don’t see why there can’t be a place for both (or all forms of creative design) in architecture. I love how architecture is constantly pushing the limits and incorporating new and constantly evolving technologies into the practice of the art. I also love that there are still few things that can be as creative and inspiring as the pencil and paper in the hands of a skilled craftsman.
Why does one have to be “better” than the other? I don’t see why there can’t be a place for both (or all forms of creative design) in architecture. I love how architecture is constantly pushing the limits and incorporating new and constantly evolving technologies into the practice of the art. I also love that there are still few things that can be as creative and inspiring as the pencil and paper in the hands of a skilled craftsman.
In Topic: Tell me about Architecture
23 January 2012 - 07:02 AM
Congratulations on your decision to consider architecture as a possible career path.
First, yes the studying is hard and takes up a lot of your time. In fact, most of your time, and no you won't have much free time left for much else.
Second, I think the unemployment rate for architects right now says it all about the prospects of getting a job after college. In fact, I just saw a report that architects right now have the highest unemployment rate of any graduates coming out of college.
As for the pay; "good pay" is such a relative term. Don't worry about that right now. You'll have plenty of time to think and dream about that during your three years of virtually unpaid internship after college before you can get your license.
And lastly; "is the job as interesting as it seems?" Absolutely! - When you are doing it for the right reasons. I’m not going to tell you it is easy but I have never regretted the path I’ve chosen. In fact my passion for the craft continues to grow. I guess I’d give you the same advice no matter what career path you choose. Don’t do it for an easy education, don’t do it because statistics show you’ll get a job right away, don’t do it for the salary, If you make the decision to pursue architecture, then pursue it! Immerse yourself in it! Cherish it!
-Just the humble opinion of an architect that wouldn’t choose any other path.
First, yes the studying is hard and takes up a lot of your time. In fact, most of your time, and no you won't have much free time left for much else.
Second, I think the unemployment rate for architects right now says it all about the prospects of getting a job after college. In fact, I just saw a report that architects right now have the highest unemployment rate of any graduates coming out of college.
As for the pay; "good pay" is such a relative term. Don't worry about that right now. You'll have plenty of time to think and dream about that during your three years of virtually unpaid internship after college before you can get your license.
And lastly; "is the job as interesting as it seems?" Absolutely! - When you are doing it for the right reasons. I’m not going to tell you it is easy but I have never regretted the path I’ve chosen. In fact my passion for the craft continues to grow. I guess I’d give you the same advice no matter what career path you choose. Don’t do it for an easy education, don’t do it because statistics show you’ll get a job right away, don’t do it for the salary, If you make the decision to pursue architecture, then pursue it! Immerse yourself in it! Cherish it!
-Just the humble opinion of an architect that wouldn’t choose any other path.
In Topic: architectural jokes ;)
07 January 2012 - 04:12 AM
In Topic: Are advances in rendering software helping or hurting architectural practice?
02 January 2012 - 10:18 PM
I still like grabbing a pencil or pen and a roll of bumwad for quick vignettes. I can't remember the last time I threw down a reduced aperture perspective, grabbed the Chartpak markers and colored pencils to do a complementary color scheme rendering for a client though.
Of course, with software like Sketchup, it is quicker to throw together a few renderings or perspectives. It is most certainly better when making changes as well! And don’t get me wrong, I love computers, CAD software, 3D rendering software, etc. I certainly don’t ever want to go through a carton of erasers again when a client decides to move a wall four feet to the north after the construction documents are ninety-five percent complete.
What drives me nuts is that a client will immediately jump to the conclusion: “Well, you’ve got it in the computer so could you show me a couple other options?”, or “What would it look like from over here?”, or “So what does that look like at night with the lights on?”
Are you kidding me?!!!! I used to do a couple of quick vignettes, draw up the elevations, make a few changes and voila! We’re ready to build your kitchen!
What’s that?……..the color of your under-counter lights is too cool? You’d like it to be a little warmer feeling? Aaaaaargh! (I think to myself as I sit back down at the computer………..)
Of course, with software like Sketchup, it is quicker to throw together a few renderings or perspectives. It is most certainly better when making changes as well! And don’t get me wrong, I love computers, CAD software, 3D rendering software, etc. I certainly don’t ever want to go through a carton of erasers again when a client decides to move a wall four feet to the north after the construction documents are ninety-five percent complete.
What drives me nuts is that a client will immediately jump to the conclusion: “Well, you’ve got it in the computer so could you show me a couple other options?”, or “What would it look like from over here?”, or “So what does that look like at night with the lights on?”
Are you kidding me?!!!! I used to do a couple of quick vignettes, draw up the elevations, make a few changes and voila! We’re ready to build your kitchen!
What’s that?……..the color of your under-counter lights is too cool? You’d like it to be a little warmer feeling? Aaaaaargh! (I think to myself as I sit back down at the computer………..)
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