robert becker Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I am looking for a city model of Oakland, CA. Does anyone know if one exists? Also companies that provide this type of work? Google Earth is not quite good enough for what I am looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hey, Robert! Nice to 'see' you! I recall seeing some company having an Oakland model a few years ago, will have to hit the wayback machine to try to recall who, maybe I bookmarked them. There are a few models floating around that are rips from the defunct Microsoft VirtualEarth project, those are slightly better than the Google ones but of a similar standard. Those are OK for backgrounds. Are you working digitally now, or still by hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I don't know of a model of Oakland but perhaps it would be cheaper to contract a helicopter and pilot for the day to capture the aerial vantage points and angle you are after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert becker Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Ernest, If you can locate it that would be appreciated. I still do watercolors but also oversee digital work as well. Pretty much I get my clients whatever they need. Take a look at my http://www.presentingarchitecture.com site. Listings are free, create one today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert becker Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Travis, The helicopter route is on the table. This would be for many projects over time though so no exact vantage points, kinda want total flexibility. I had been meaning to ask you guys, your San Francisco aerial work, all footage you filmed and then matched the modeling in? It would be great to sit down with your office when you get a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Travis, The helicopter route is on the table. This would be for many projects over time though so no exact vantage points, kinda want total flexibility. I had been meaning to ask you guys, your San Francisco aerial work, all footage you filmed and then matched the modeling in? It would be great to sit down with your office when you get a breather. Yes, all footage that has been filmed and matched by our team. We use a few different resources in the area for flights and filming, and then do the matches with Syntheyes. By all means you are more than welcome to drop by. Drop me a line next time you are in the city/neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 oversee digital work... That's what I thought. And I've seen your site, good idea. Do you want a city model for stills or animation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert becker Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Glad you like the site, really, create a listing! The model would be used for both and on a few different project sites over the approval processes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Johnston Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 We use a few different resources in the area for flights and filming, and then do the matches with Syntheyes. Travis have you ever used Boujou? I ask because when I tried to use Syntheyes I could never get anything good out of it, once I switched to Boujou I was very successful. I'm just asking out of curiosity, did you find it difficult to learn and use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I'm not sure these are very promising, but here's two companies listing (but not showing) Oakland models: http://www.computamaps.com/home.htm http://plwmodelworks.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert becker Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks Ernest, I am already in touch with plw but had not found Computamaps. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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