Asked to color a 3D Elevation - Is this a photoshop project?

[Ausmax]

Hello,

I have been asked to color a 3D Elevation. I haven't done this type of job

before, so I would really like some information as to what I am dealing with here.

I included an attachment which has a clip showing the type of drawing - it is like

a pencil 3D sketch, I guess. ***I should say that the client has given me .jpg images to

work with (no 3D files supplied).

 

The client is asking me to color the drawing. Am I being asked to do something like a color

wash over the pencil drawing or something else? Do you think that this is a Photoshop project?

A 3dsmax project?

Any suggestions as to the rate of pay for this type of work would also be helpful.

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou!

Edited May 10, 2010 by Ausmax
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[-MerlyN-]

Hi Nigel,

 

rather asking us I would ask your client, what he wants from you, what he is expecting. IMO it doesnt make any sense starting a project without knowing the goal and expectations of the client. Worst outcome and also most probable outcome would be an unsatisfied customer and loads upon loads of extra, unpayed work on your side.

 

Also I would strongly suggest not to accept any work in fields in which you havent worked before and have no experience and if you have to cause your client wants you specifically to do the job, good for you, but make sure your client knows, what he's up to. Try to avoid ugly surprises on both sides.

 

Now to that image you posted, I'd think its a pure 2D image. But since I and my pencil are not quite on the speaking terms with each other, to put it friendly, I probably would do the basic build from boxes or something in MAX. Just kep it very simple, only need the outlines. Then maybe use an Ink'n'Paint shader and take it into Photoshop to trace the lines with a pencil and patterns. But I have never done something like that before, too, so... before everything else I'd talk to my client and then do some extensiv googleing

 

- merl

[Macer]

I'd definitely go back to the client and ask for examples of what they are expecting (either from previous jobs or something they've grabbed from the net).

[Ausmax]

That's great, thanks for your response Merly and Macer. I think that building the model in Max is the way to go.

And Yes I will go back to the client. For some reason I thought that they must of wanted some quick colouring of this still image - I'll check but I think they are after a 3D Render.

 

Cheers

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[Wokka]

Nigel,

The image actually looks like a sketch render directly from ArchiCad.

Cheers

[Ausmax]

Yes, I believe your right Warwick. I didn't get that much more information from the client.

He basically said for me to colour it and make it as visually interesting as possible.

The client gave me .jpg plans which I have brought into max and modeled the house in 3D.

 

Do you know of any really good colour ArchiCad drawings done in this sketch style?

Do you think that the client may have been asking for such a work done in this sketch style instead of a 3D Render in Max?

I still wonder whether I could have used Photoshop to colour and composite an Illustration type drawing.

Tell me your thoughts - would love to know more about what my options are in terms of style and methods to produce

a good result.

 

Thankyou, Cheers

[Wokka]

Nigel,

If it was done in ArchiCad, you should have contacted the architect and her could have sent you the model complete as a 3ds file. I've attached a few quick images I did a few years ago, combining the ArchiCad Sketch and a quick C4D rendereing. (The exported file will also give you the camera locations) Just overlaying the images in Photoshop.

 

Cheers

[Ausmax]

Yeh, Warrick you have been most helpful, thanks!

This type of colouring of models is more in line with what the client is expecting.

I like your use of subtle reflections and washers, especially in the third .jpg (the arial pic).

 

In regards to contacting the Architect, yes you are perhaps right here.

My newbee hestitation was this: 1. The client hasn't mentioned that I could contact them, even though I have mentioned that it would be cheaper for him if I have the 3D files.

 

2. The Arch firm does 3d modelling and I think that my client has come to me because he thinks he can get a better deal from my services - Hence, I am a bit sheepish about asking for the files from the Arch firm.

 

Your thoughts would be most appreciated.

Thanks again for the info.

Cheers

Edited May 20, 2010 by Ausmax