The 3-Dimensional Dream

Vietnam's European Village

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:02:00 -0700

Awesome 3d animation of a new urbanization proposal in Vietnam. Thank you Vnimation for sharing this reel. There are many ways to present large scale projects, I like the technique used here though, started off with the main feature (the skyscraper) and worked its way through the smaller villas (take note, all animated). And then around 50% into the presentation the feature is mostly concentrated on stills. Which is pretty nice if your able to produce a batch full and make some sort of slide show with it. This was of mixed media, and I find that innovating!

The Sagrada Familia In 3D

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:17:00 -0700

Fantastic model work and camera paths, Gaudi would've been happy to see this 3D presentation of his creation. I remember studying this structure in Architecture school and was amazed by it's form and amount of detail and the type of style that was used to create this masterpiece. As far as the animation goes, it's well done, though I feel better textures would have definitely increase the vibrancy of the structure.

Rise Studio Reel

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:06:00 -0700

Rise Studio Demo Reel 2007. Imagine what their 2008 Reel looks like! The scenes in this amazingly looks real and close to actual footage. With some camera 'shake', one could maybe be fooled to thinking it was actual video footage. They even had enough motivation to do extra stuff like moving ceiling fans and flying birds on some shots. This is genuine quality in my book! Keep'em coming Rise Studio!

Construction Demonstration

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:05:00 -0800

This demonstration actually animates the building being built from the ground up. Its fast paced so don't expect to see everything. The rendering output was very well done and they also included a whole 3d cityscape around the project that stretches out far. You'll see neat little things like animated fountains, walking people, helicopters landing on a helipad, vehicular traffic....very beautiful...and to top it off, a short animated view of the project at night time!

Portable Habitat

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:24:00 -0800

This project was conducted in a university back in 2005 by Lhitanis. Modeled in 3d studio max and rendered in Vray. Great color combos and transformation sequences! Adding a human walking along the side of the container is an awesome idea...gives the viewers a sense of scale.

3D Architecture - 3D presentation by 3DLiveStudio

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Tue, 8 Nov 2011 23:53:00 -0800

3D Architectural Rendering

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Thu, 4 Aug 2011 17:26:00 -0700

3D Architectural Rendering Using Lightwave, Premiere and Photoshop

(MrLapellegrina)

Modern Architecture

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Thu, 7 Jul 2011 14:36:00 -0700

Liquid Architecture

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:51:00 -0700

The thing I like most about this presentation is probably not so much about the design but more on the fact that it keeps simple without giving in to applying anything that would distract the viewer from the architecture. With simple entourage and a very limited amount of colors makes it all the more pleasing to look at. It is an idea, and it is presented in such a manner. It gives you an overview of what the massing is like and even slips in a little sneak preview of what the inside might look like and leaves plenty of room for further imagination.

Pavilion Place

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:03:00 -0700

I may not dig the architectural forms on this project but the presentation was put together nicely. To think the whole presentation is composed of stills! This is what intrigued me, who says a presentation has to be animated? And who says they should should be limited to prints? Why not meet half way and create a slide-show composed of many renderings. This could really capture they eye if it is well executed.

Architecture Design In Abstract

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:25:00 -0700

I have never, ever, seen an architecture presentation put together like this one! Some may hate it, some may love it. Some may not even know what to think! A little too abstract for my taste, but the stills of the structure did captivate me. The only thing that I would probably do different if I had to roll with it using the same method, I would have probably used more stills of the structure in question in the "shuffle sequences" rather than the random shots of city life used in this video.

Jubilee Church Animation

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:51:00 -0700

I like the way this was directed. Solid camera paths and a very clean and simple construction simulation. Outstandingly clean. The switching between day time and night time is a great method to use rather than just one continuous night shot. By mixing in night shots and day shots in one sequence, you tell a lot more in a short span of time. It also adds a dramatic effect to the whole animation. Great work Roberto De Angelis!

iCube Demo Reel 2008

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:43:00 -0700

Though this a demo reel for 2008, it is still impressive to this day. Love the Google Earth effects used on some of the sequences. Though not related to architecture, I must say that the airplane, helicopter scenes were pretty darn awesome! Most especially the part where the camera goes from outside to the inside of a passenger airplane, how cool is that! iCube can definitely model and animate extensive cityscapes and much more based on this demo reel. Great work iCube.

3ds Max After Effects On A System House

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:56:00 -0700

What a fun way to present how a building can be put together like it were legos. The fact that this is modular in design, begs for this type of presentation. Simple color schemes and interior stills leave the viewers imagination to play with the concept. The method used in the beginning with the structures rotating 360 on a single point is something I'd like to play with on my personal work. I'll keep this example here as a reference!

3D Architecture Render

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:46:00 -0700

The producer of this fantastic video put a lot of work into the 3D model! Every detail that are often left out is actually put into this. And I don't know how else to describe the construction simulation part of it... the producer/animator/director decided to start from furniture and fixtures and then work its way out to walls and roofs. Interesting approach. The other noticeable thing is that everything is shot in monochrome! You wouldn't know it though with all the details that was modeled. The method of this particular shading is ambient occlusion shading. Great technique and camera paths, inspiring work.

Tadao Ando Glass Box

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:27:00 -0800

This may be a very short animation but I have to give credit for the water and sun glare/rays effect as it sunsets! It's a great sun analysis... in 3D! I like how the water moves ever so slightly, giving us the impression that there is wind. Details... these are the little things that can change the way a presentation is perceived.

Expo Architecture Competition 2007

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:14:00 -0800

Impressive animation made for the Expo Architecture Competition in 2007. It would be interesting to know how each sequence was meshed together. Obviously a video editing software... but what were the techniques used is my question. Very nicely done.

ArchiCAD And Artlantis

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:51:00 -0700

This animation is beautiful, great choice of music too. I remember hearing this music for the first time when I watched a film called "The Island". Modeled in ArchiCAD 12 and animated in Artlantis! Two powerful programs that work well together many claim. Great job to the people at Crescendo.

Fast Paced Animation

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:33:00 -0700

This is a very fast past video, but does have a wide array of presentation techniques. I speculate that this could have been made to practice several techniques in one go. From sun shadows to animated people to "construction simulation" (the part that shows the beams which support the glass ceiling/skylight)... this short animation covers it. Like I said, it could have been a test to see what the particular program/s can do to achieve certain outputs. Interesting clip.

Cidade da Musica

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:38:00 -0700

This is probably one the most extensive architectural animation I have seen to date in terms of length. It lasts for 10 minutes and presents to us the "Cidade da Musica", a good portion of the presentation is shot during the day and then followed a night animation which shows off the pleasant lighting effects. I love the part where the "Grande Sala" transforms into an opera! The animation then shows a bunch of amazing still renderings of some of the smaller areas of the structure along with actual site photos of the project being built. This building was given the full treatment. Great work to all the people who contributed to this.

A Classy Architectural Fly-Through

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:21:00 -0700

This is one of those rare presentations that adapt actual movie making techniques. It is like one of those many phrases Dwight Atkinson says from time to time, in reference to creating architectural renderings... "One Must Think Like A Photographer". In this case, "one must think like a movie director". The camera paths, angles and speed fit perfectly with the music. The execution of fading in and out of each animation is pleasant and adds a dramatic effect. I have to give kudos to the one who created 'the steaming water pouring on the tub scene' - excellent! My final critique to the whole presentation - amazingly realistic, and inviting! Thanks to YouTube's architecturelaw for sharing.

A Gloomy Cityscape

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:59:00 -0700

Considering this is a whole cityscape, it rendered out pretty sweet. The frames on some instances were knitted together in a 'fast paced' manner and then it would slow down some which I found quite interesting. I like how the part starting at 1:12 was composited...a top view looking over some of the buildings with cloud effects that suggest wind... oh, correct me if I'm wrong, but for a minute there I thought I saw a blimp! Great touch! I also love how the overall video has a gloomy feel to it with rays of sun light casting through the spaces between the buildings. Fantastic.

Centro Escolar De Seia

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:18:00 -0700

This pleasant animation was made by Miguel Krippahl. A combination of ArchiCAD, Artlantis and Windows Movie Maker was used to model, animate and stitch the scenes together to provide the viewers a complete representation of the architect's design. Miguel Krippahl also made the animation on the previous post here at The 3-Dimensional Dream. The technique I like best in this video was the way specific zones/spaces within the structure was being presented together with the animation and animated seamlessly. Fabulous work!

Simply White

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:40:00 -0700

This 3d presentation is completely monochrome! Very clean, simple yet beautifully presented. When carefully examined, you can tell that they had at least 3 different files for the model. One, very bare with just walls - two, with floors and ceilings - and three, with all the windows and openings in place. Then each file was obviously rendered using the same camera paths and patched together using a Windows Movie Maker. Software used to animate the model was Artlantis Studio 1.0 and the modeling software which was used was ArchiCAD! Great work to youtube's MKripp.

ArchiCAD 12 Presentation

noreply@blogger.com (JIF Hub) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:56:00 -0800

Fully modeled in ArchiCAD 12 and possibly fully animated in-house and assembled together using some sort of video editing software to seamlessly knit the scenes as one. This is just my speculation though at the moment. This video manages to get me hyped up about using AC 12 every time I see it. I like the "cross-section/slicing" effect (feel free to let me know what the technique is really called!).