Photomontage Architectural Renderings

Photomontage renderings are most useful for exterior architectural scenes. The process involves taking a photograph and then blending an exterior scene with it. It requires two skills that are separate to 3D architectural rendering skills:- Photography and the ability to frame a non-existent scene. Imagination is the key to this.

Creating an exterior architectural rendering in 3D requires:

Exterior Architectural Rendering
This is the previously described step although the lighting must be done to match the photograph.

Photography
Without a killed architectural photographer the scene will be a disaster. It takes a completely different skill set to that of normal photographers with more emphasis on time of day, framing, foreground, background, exposure and a complete knowledge of the 3D process.

Compositing
This is where the two images, 3D and photographic, are spliced. It is the "montage" in "photomontage". The tool of choice is Adobe Photoshop where we push it's advanced features in masking, cropping and colour correction to the limit.

We have pages that explain the whole 3D rendering process and a complete section on photomontage architectural renderings.

Photomontage architectural renderings relate to projects including residential buildings, resorts, golf courses, gardens, pool areas, marinas and many other structures. They can also be used for some interior scenes but only to a limited scale, unless you are creating a flat image.

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Photomontage Architectural Renderings

If the surrounding site and views are attractive then your building design may look best rendering into a photograph. Photomontage renderings are a blend of real photography and Architectural 3D Renderings , creating a visually stunning result. The results are usually indistinguishable from reality. The photographs can be taken at any time of day or night and from any angle. Existing trees and buildings can be cut around and we can add new features too. Archiform 3D can also take the photographs for you, which often requires a full day shoot to get the best lighting and angles. You can also just email photographs that you already have and we will work on them.

Architectural Renderings

Architectural renderings are a core service of Archiform 3D. 3D images are made from plans, sketches and designs. Architectural renderings are used for both exterior and interior scenes. Today our architectural renderings aid thousands in pre-visualization and marketing.

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