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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Photomontage 3D Renderings

Many buildings look their best in 3D when they are composited into a real image of the location. Photomontage is the combination of 3D Renderings with actual photos shot from the site, forming a seamless hybrid combination. Often indistinguishable from reality these Architectural Renderings are often mistaken for a finished development. There is no limit as to when or what perspective the site photographs can be shot. Existing structural and landscape features can be masked around and we can add new pieces too. Archiform 3D can also take the photographs for you, which often requires a full day shoot to get the best lighting and angles. If you already have photographs then it's likely we can work with them.

Archiform 3D - Digital Media and Renderings

A world leader and innovator in Architectural 3D Rendering, Archiform 3D specialised in bringing new designs and ideas to virtual life. We create life-like Photo-Perfect 3D Renderings and 3D Animations from CAD files and design sketches. Our combined skills in 3D, Video Production and DVD authoring delivers a complete and polished presentation. Attentive service and almost immediate call back means you can be assured that Archiform 3D will satisfy your needs.

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