Photomontage. Combining 3D and photography
We jumped at architectural photomontage in the 1990s,
mainly because our clients wanted to see precisely how
their project would look on the site. Back then the rendering
technology wasn't that great so mixing the real and 3D
pictures together allowed us to improve the quality of
what would have been a flat presentation.
Today the technique is the same but the quality
of 3D image has improved remarkably. We lead the field because
of our experience. We know how to take the right picture
and how to blur reality and 3D to create the best result.
In fact, we believe that taking the right photograph is
more than half of the way to getting the right result.
So many photomontages are let down by bad photography and
a poorly blended 3D scene.
Getting the right picture doesn't just require the equipment,
it takes a skillful eye and years of experience in lighting.
You cant just arrive on site at any time and take a picture!
You have to plan the shoot to get the lighting and scenery
right. Sometimes it takes more than just one try and sometimes
we actually blend multiple pictures to get the right result.
We aim to tell a story in our photographs, not just show
the location. And the 3D portion must carry that story,
not just in it's location but in the lighting and mood.
Typically we prefer dawn or dusk shots, and one some buildings
we prefer night. We may get wet taking shots, be suspended
from a helicopter or be waiting around on a cold, dark
morning for that perfect sunrise.
How do you tell a bad photomontage from a good one? Look
for things that just shouldn't be there, or items that
create a sense of ownership. Look for cold, harsh lighting
or warm inviting tones. Ask yourself if that picture really
makes you want to be there or whether it leaves you indifferent
(or worse - leaves you feeling cold). Sure, some companies
offer very low rates on photomontage, but by now you may
realise that a bad image is too expensive whatever the
price.
Archiform 3D has the experience not just in 3D but in
photography. We are your obvious choice for architectural
photomontage artwork.
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