uae3ds Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) hi everybody Im not an architect but i've been watching this forum and many other forums. looking for video tutorials about the way of architectural modeling (exteriors) like buildings and villas, and the making of the architectural visualization videos. any one can help me with this plz ? im sure this will be helpful for many other members here. thanx. Edited October 17, 2008 by uae3ds adding some details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandmanNinja Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I took an 8-week ArchViz class from http://www.cgworkshops.com and learned a lot. There are some online classes at http://www.3dats.com as well If you break ArchViz down into some components, Bri at http://www.mentalboutmax.com has some great lighting tutorials - in Mental Ray, V-Ray and Maxwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siliconbauhaus Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 The first thing is, can you read and understand architectural drawings? I know people who are very good at modelling and rendering but cant read a drawing so as far as arch vis goes they're stuffed. I'm sure I'll get flack on this but to be any good at arch vis, you need to be able to understand the design concept from the information your given and if it's not clear, be able to interpret it if you cant get a clear answer. This isn't something you'll pick up attending a course (imho). Anyone can model a simple house, but to understand the nuance of the design and pay attention to the details takes someone who knows a reasonable amount of the subject. I know some great artists who's works get lauded all over the internet but things like scale are all over the place. To finish, no I'm not some hacked off renderer wannabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art.chitect Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I took an 8-week ArchViz class from www.cgworkshops.com and learned a lot. There are some online classes at www.3dats.com as well If you break ArchViz down into some components, Bri at www.mentalboutmax.com has some great lighting tutorials - in Mental Ray, V-Ray and Maxwell. I'm agree with sandmanNinja... There are a lot of Tuts Video that can be really helpful.At the first time I prefer to learn from book, but after I try to learn from Videos, it's more effective to learn. But the most important thing is, don't just follow which button what they hit, but You have to understand what is that button for. Because a lot of source out there just tell You to press here and there, without any explanation what is the function. PS: Sandman Ninja, I found the online course about MR for Intermediate-advance & V-Ray at MasterVis from www.3dats.com , but they're using Max 9...What is Your opinion? Coz I've plan to start with them..,(as You know I'm using Max 2009 and just start from www.mentalboutmax.com .Thx:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Smith Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Felix, The videos were produced a about 14 months ago when Max 9 was out, but if they were reproduced right now, there wouldn't be a single thing different except for 2 or 3 features that the final release of VRay incorporated. These had nothing to do with changes to Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodT Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 UAE3DS, if you are not familiar with the construction process and the components involved you might first want to take a field trip to an active construction site. Introduce yourself to the project manager and request a tour. Armed with the plans many managers will gladly spend an hour or so with you pointing out how the parts go together. After that, you would be well served atttending classes like Brian Smith's. Don't stop with that, because the amount of information will make your head spin. Buy the book that goes along with the class as it will refresh your memory and expand on many topics that time doesn't allow during the class environment. Ask a lot of questions, the folks here are very forthcomming with sound advice. Post your work in progress and again you will have good information passed along to you. Good luck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandmanNinja Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Good advice. In today's world of Sue Sue Sue, they might be hesitant to let an outsider onsite. I have approached some people building a few houses and have photos of walls missing, rafters in the roof, etc. Very educational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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