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Thanks for the feedback. So it's a simple case of developing a 3d model, getting the aerial shot and adding all the lights and fancy effects on photoshop. Sounds a lot easier said than done probably... having to zoom down on all these different areas.

OK. Basically I want to produce a working example like this. Any ideas in terms of software to use? [ATTACH=CONFIG]47445[/ATTACH]

I'm OK with use of sketchup, it's very basic and conceptual for what I want to illustrate. I am just sure those example images I provided, if replicated would "sell" the project in itself. I am willing to invest time and effort in learning 3ds max and Vue not only for illustration, but for my own personal self development as a part-time vis-artist as well. Thanks.

Thanks Datacrasher. I will give it all a go and post things I am stuck on in the coming month. To show my progress. Ihabkal, which of the images were you referring to? The nightshot version?

Thanks a lot of for directing me to the right software needed. If we go by the extreme version of Vue, is it a simple process of importing into 3ds? Also my final question, to get the "arty" or "science" fiction (see attached) would that be post-processed in Photoshop? Again it is not my work but something I want to get to. Or do you think it can also be all done in 3ds max? I hope it's not a steep learning curve... given the time constraints. Thank you very much. [ATTACH=CONFIG]45823[/ATTACH]

Well I know Sketchup and Photoshop at the moment and AutCAD. I am looking to make "arty" and "science fiction" photorealism as the above... Do you know the learning curve for 3ds max? Can one import stuff in basic Sketchup blocks into 3ds as a shortcut? How about Maya and Vue? Or if they are 2 different programmes? Thanks

Hi I am looking to produce 3 images as part of the site masterplan process I am working on to visualize what I want the area to look like. I was hoping if someone vaguely knew the types of software I needed for each representation and the workflow associated with each or if there is a combination of programs used to illustrate one image. These works are not mine and pulled randomly of the internet based on what I want to achieve. [ATTACH=CONFIG]45820[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]45821[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]45822[/ATTACH]