Product and Architectural Visualization Techniques

Learn the essential techniques to present computer-aided designs in print, video, and the web.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Course prerequisites

1. Preparation and Layout

• Choosing a visualization app
• Project asset management
• Importing and referencing
• Layout and scene organization

2. Lighting and Shading

• Shading surfaces with materials
• Adding detail with textures
• Daylighting
• Practical lighting
• Studio lighting
• Global illumination

3. Photography

• Exposure and tone mapping
• Lightbox photography
• Close-up and macro photography
• Vehicles and large-scale objects
• Architecture and interior design
• Orthographic and isometric projections

4. Rendering and Image Manipulation

• Working with high dynamic range images
• Using transparency and alpha channels
• Compositing render passes
• Rendering light groups
• Rendering for print and prepress
• Converting color modes and profiles

5. Animation

• Turntables and camera orbits
• Controlling camera rotations
• Rigging a walkthrough camera
• Rendering an animation

Conclusion

• Next steps