Step 2 - the brief
We require a certain amount of architectural, design and construction
information to get started. The level of detail required is variable,
with only your desire for 3D image accuracy being the deciding
factor. We can start with basic architectural information and use "artistic
license" to fill in the gaps but you must be prepared to live
with (and pay for) alterations.
To start work we need the following:
| Architectural plans |
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The plans are used to create the 3D structure.
The more detail you have the more accurate the model will
be. If our scene includes a kitchen then we will need kitchen
plans. If it has special doors then we will need details
of them. Think of what a builder would need and then send
us the details.
If you don't have access to complete plans then we can
prepare our models from what you have and add a bit of "creative
license", but you must be prepared to pay for changes
if you want to use the process to resolve your designs. |
| Design finishes and colors |
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We require all interior and exterior finishes and colors.
Remember, we create a scene as though it was real, so we need
to create all surfaces to perfection. The brief can be from
photographs and or samples. You can also quote details from
paint manufacturers for us to replicate colors and textures. |
| Interior furniture design and choices |
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This used to be difficult, and for most companies it still
is. Some time ago we invested time and money into creating
the most simplistic furniture selection tools available -
a simple catalogue. You can choose from a vast range of pre-made
examples, hundreds of furniture pieces and then change colors,
fabrics and grains to suit yourself.
You can also have your interior decorator supply us with
an exact brief and we charge no extra for this. The interior
decorator's brief MUST be complete and you will be charged
for any alteration or addition to the brief beyond the
initial issue. For example, after we set up the scene if
you or your decorator/designer wants to add more or different
furniture we will charge by the hour.
Further notes on briefing
for interior designs in 3D are located on this website |
| Landscaping design |
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It's rare that a client will have detailed landscaping
plans this early throughout the project. That is OK! We have
an extensive library of plants and details and can create
almost any design style. Usually the architect has designated
the "hard landscaping" areas, which is important.
We then need to fill the planted areas.
The minimum we need for this is a designation of major
trees and species, shrubs, minor trees, undergrowth and
details. All you need to get the message across is a picture.
You may not know the botanical details of what's in your
head, but it's likely you can find or take a picture of
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We understand that your timelines can be critical and sometimes
the information doesn't come in as timely a fashion as you may
have hoped. We can live with that and will work through it with
you, but you must understand that delays will occur. We have created
notes to aid you with this process.
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