Architectural Visualization tutorial series by William Alexander of WDA Design

A new tutorial series geared specifically to the architecural visualization community.


  Arched Stairway TUTORIAL Part#2

The railing can be the most problematic modeling of the stair components, as discussed in the first part of the stairway tutorial. By utilizing the same methodology use for the stringers the handrail can be efficiently modeled, however more complex.
     
  Arched Stairway TUTORIAL Part#1

There are many ways to model circular stairs. The Max platform has this capability as a creation object and it is a good tool, used many times to create the base model for a CAD application. However to get reasonable Architectural detail close up it does become problematic.  
     
  CAD Modeling for CG Viz Applications

There is a lot of discussion as to the relevance of "clean" modeling, due to the increased computing power and fast ray tracing non-mesh based GI rendering engines. Relevant workflow duration (time!) drive the discussion.
     
  CAD Modeling for CG Viz Applications

This segment will look at some basics related to ADT/CAD and 3D programs. Then move to light application in calculated lighting solutions, Global Illumination (GI).
     
  Face Modeling

Exclusive face modeling in Cad requires knowledge of 3D application/s being used. Many people feel that CAD is the best way to model. In CG arch Viz, CAD is the native information you receive from the client.