Photomontage Architectural Renderings

Photomontage renderings are most useful for exterior architectural scenes. The process involves taking a photograph and then blending an exterior scene with it. It requires two skills that are separate to 3D architectural rendering skills:- Photography and the ability to frame a non-existent scene. Imagination is the key to this.

Creating an exterior architectural rendering in 3D requires:

Exterior Architectural Rendering
This is the previously described step although the lighting must be done to match the photograph.

Photography
Without a killed architectural photographer the scene will be a disaster. It takes a completely different skill set to that of normal photographers with more emphasis on time of day, framing, foreground, background, exposure and a complete knowledge of the 3D process.

Compositing
This is where the two images, 3D and photographic, are spliced. It is the "montage" in "photomontage". The tool of choice is Adobe Photoshop where we push it's advanced features in masking, cropping and colour correction to the limit.

We have pages that explain the whole 3D rendering process and a complete section on photomontage architectural renderings.

Photomontage architectural renderings relate to projects including residential buildings, resorts, golf courses, gardens, pool areas, marinas and many other structures. They can also be used for some interior scenes but only to a limited scale, unless you are creating a flat image.

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Hybrid 3D Images using Photographs and 3D

If your project location has an attractive natural feature or location then you may want the 3D Images to be merged into a photograph. Photomontage renderings are a blend of real photography and 3D Renderings , creating a visually stunning result. This combination creates Architectural Renderings that are almost indistinguishable from a real photograph. There is no restriction as to when or where the existing photographs can be taken. We cut around existing features that need to be retained and we can enhance the image with new ones too. We can take any photographs you need of the project and will work with the location and lighting to achieve the best possible results. We will also gladly work with any photographs that you already have.

Tools for Visionaries by Archiform 3D

Archiform 3D is a world leader in 3D Rendering, artwork and digital media for real estate, property and broadcast TV. From architectural plans, design sketches or CAD files we create Photo-Perfect renderings and 3D Animations. Combining extensive experience in many forms of digital media, we can provide not just renderings and animations, but a complete combination of web, video, dvd and virtual digital technologies. Priding ourselves on flexibilty, attentiveness and service you will find Archiform 3D a pleasure to deal with.

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