CompuServe Thread

#Animation questions

3 messages in this thread
#158943From: Noel SnodgrassMar 14, 1995 5:31 PM
Question to all: I'm curious as to the state of 3D work in Architecture. Reading around various forums, I've garnered a general feel for the level's of complexity and a great appreciation for some of the images being shared. Most are fantastic! <BG> So the question is, are there any shops (arch offices) that consistently present their clients with 3D animations and images generated via computer? I guess you could call it a little market research. TIA, -noel at MEIMSA
#159001From: John SchmidtMar 14, 1995 10:21 PM
Noel, >> So the question is, are there any shops (arch offices) that consistently present their clients with 3D animations and images generated via computer? There are lots, but I've found that most of the ones I've seen have been larger firms, generally working on larger projects, where computer pre-visualation is more cost effective. It's hard justifying several thousand dollars extra expense to visualize a single, inexpensive home. (Though it is still done from time to time, particularly for expensive homes or ones in environmentally sensitive settings.) John
#159006From: ROBERT RITGERMar 14, 1995 10:58 PM
Noel: At my firm we use 3D animations and renderings often in client presentations. Some projects benefit more from this method of presentation than others. We definitely do not produce 3D graphics for all projects but when appropriate it can help quite a bit. What is your interest in this market survey? Bob