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Originally Posted by AndyThomas
Is there a justifiable reason (I must justify it to my bosses) to use a render package other than the one provided with revit?[/color]I am very keen to produce quality images and although told that 3dsmax is the standard I see there are a myriad of packages to choose from.
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If you believe that you will be using your render package for years to come then it's advisable to look into the ones you feel will be most helpful for your firm. Good quality images can be produced from any render package, the quality of the images is based on the user in most cases not the software. All of the images you see on this site that are exceptional were the result of years of hard work, trial and error, and the combination of tutorials and classes.
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Originally Posted by AndyThomas
I am told 3dviz is just as good as 3dsmax for architecture because we don't need animation. Is this true? Isn't a fly by or walk through animation?
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Max & Viz are close cousins, basically Viz is a striped down version of Max with most of the advanced animation and a few other tools removed. For a beginner or even an advanced user Viz will work fine in most cases and it doesn’t hurt that it's about half the price of Max.
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Originally Posted by AndyThomas
will the different packages be able to use the models we produce?[/color]
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Most packages will import .3ds files which are a standard format for 3d modeling. I'm not familiar with Rivit but since it's the next step in the AutoCAD evolution I would expect it will not only export .3ds files but also DWG's. Max & Viz can import both of these formats but DWG's are preferable.
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Originally Posted by AndyThomas
Training is also an issue. I was told it is best to get some professional training at the start then learn through on line tutorials. Is this better than trying to learn through tutorials at the start and then getting some professional training? And where do you get decent training?
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You’re in luck because there are several Discreet training locations in Canada, check this link out.
http://www4.discreet.com/training/