Architect looking for a Photorealistic Vis. course

[trak]

Hello,

 

I am a graduate architect (2008), and in this current economic it has proven difficult to secure a job in my profession. I am pretty happy with this situation anyway, as I make a decent living from online poker.

 

I'd still like do something useful during this time, and I was thinking a course in 3D Visualisation would be a good idea. This should also look decent on my CV for when things pick up again. I really liked 3DStudio during the architecture course, and I was pretty good at renders, altho most my renders were more conceptual rather than photorealistic.

 

What i want to know now is what is the best way to becoming professional 'cgarchitect'. What are the best courses for it, or is it necessary to work with a practice that specialises in it and learn the 'trade' there? I wouldnt be looking to begin this process until the new year, and in the meantime i will study online tutorials and learn the basics. I really don't care where in the world i do this (im travelling anyway), or how much it costs.

 

So what sort of path would you suggest? Any help would be much appreciated.

 

Cheers!

[shaneis]

You're going to get a lot of varied opinions to this one, Ger! My take - you've taken the most important step by joining this site. It truly is the best resource around for developing as aVis artist.

 

Secondly, there's a couple of members on this forum that can get you going very quickly. Here's the direct links...

 

http://www.mentalboutmax.co.uk/mr/html/contact_us.html

 

http://3dats.vismasters.com/static/training/vray/video

 

NB: Apologies to anyone I missed/ omitted.

[innerdream]

I'll trade you! I'll take making a living with online poker over Archviz.

[Tommy L]

Ger,

You may find this useful. There has been a mixed response to this article on this forum. I agree with the author whole-heartedly, it may make you think twice about your intended self-improvement.

http://www.youngarchitect.net/12-reasons-to-refuse-to-render/

[Tamir]

You can take a look here: http://workshops.cgsociety.org/courses/000104/

This course is about to start - it is an online architectural visualization workshop.

[Ruprect]

I would recommend the 3DATS Architectural visualisation books by Brian Smith. Nothing is as good as learning in a classroom, but these are a close second.