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Brian Smith · May 11th, 2006

I strongly believe knowing how to read a set of CAD drawings, is the most important and fundamental part of starting a career in 3D visualizations. CAD drawings is where 99% of your projects will start and if you can't figure out what you're looking at, it's hopeless. But it's more than knowing which lines represent the walls and which represent the ceiling above, etc. It's equally important to know enough about architecture that you can put a set of drawings together yourself. I think anyone trying to start work in 3D visualization without spending at least a year in an architecture firm as a CAD drafter is at a serious disadvantage. Not saying it can't be done, but it sure makes life easier. Even if I knew every facet of Max, I would be lost if I didn't know how to read a set of drawings.

Brian

May 11th, 2006	#8 (permalink)
Brian Smith Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sarasota, FL Age: 36 Posts: 1,081 Name: Brian Smith	Re: What is the most important skill for architectural visualization? I strongly believe knowing how to read a set of CAD drawings, is the most important and fundamental part of starting a career in 3D visualizations. CAD drawings is where 99% of your projects will start and if you can't figure out what you're looking at, it's hopeless. But it's more than knowing which lines represent the walls and which represent the ceiling above, etc. It's equally important to know enough about architecture that you can put a set of drawings together yourself. I think anyone trying to start work in 3D visualization without spending at least a year in an architecture firm as a CAD drafter is at a serious disadvantage. Not saying it can't be done, but it sure makes life easier. Even if I knew every facet of Max, I would be lost if I didn't know how to read a set of drawings. Brian