Architecture has moved forward in leaps and bounds since the turn of the century. So where could 3D rendering take us in the next few years? Since the invention of CAD in the mid 1970s, the world of architectural visualisation has become a very different place. Photo-realism is now at an unprecedented level, with […]
Guide to Lighting in Architectural Illustration
Finding the right lighting solution can be the difference between a good design and a great one. There are many tutorials out there showing you exactly how to achieve specific lighting in specific software. But, in this blog, I’d like to propose a few rules that will help you reach a more natural and comprehensive […]
Five Unique Ways to Visualise a Project
3D Visualisation allows those in charge of an architectural project to bring their vision to the public. But there is more than one way to successfully promote your latest grand design. By visualising buildings or infrastructure you allow your audience a glimpse at the future of their town or city. How you depict this future […]
How to Achieve Photorealism in Your Designs
3D rendering has transformed the way we conceive architecture, with projections becoming much closer imitations of the finished product. But, ironically, it is often real life imperfections that are overlooked in the pursuit of the perfect design. Nowadays, superior computer graphics have made photorealistic rendering an achievable goal. Yet, there are still many […]
Quick tiling textures
In architectural visualization you often need to create tiling textures from photo references, and usually they need to tile so you don’t get seams at the edges of repeating textures maps. The problem with photographic textures is that generally they have colour variation and differences in shading across the surface. Here’s a quick tip on […]
Infographie 3D Architecture
Anthony Roebuck, infographiste 3D spécialisé dans l’architecture ! Passionné de l’architecture et de l’illustration, je fais des projets d’infographie à 3Dfabrique, l’entreprise de créations 3D que je mène à Paris, en France. Vous souhaitez éblouir vos clients avec vos dernières idées ? Je peux les ramener à la vie avec de magnifiques illustrations architecturelles […]
People Texture download
Below you’ll find a few of my people textures which you can download for free and use in your illustrations. Happy compositing !
Compositing people textures in architectural rendering
Each artist will probably use slightly different techniques for adding people textures to their perspectives. This is not really a tutorial but more of a series of tips for fellow architectural illustrators to help compositing people into architectural renderings. Its just one part of creating a good end result, but its worth devoting some time […]