WHAT IS ARCHITECTURAL VISUALIZATION / ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATIONS ?
Architectural Visualization or 3d Architectural Visualization is a term given to a process wherein, an architects plan and elevations of a project are generated as a three dimensional structure, much before it is actually constructed in the real world. It is a way of representing, in all its dimensions and textures, how a building would look once it is constructed. It is a computer generated virtual image, that is rendered or created on the computers monitor through the use of highly sophisticated 3d softwares like 3ds Max. Its final output is usually made available either as an image or as a fly-through or a walk through animation wherein the camera ideally moves around a computer generated 3d complex. Architectural inputs like CAD drawings along with textures to be applied etc are expertly fed into the software for getting the desired quality of output. Advanced lighting settings done through the softwares enable the highly experienced 3d lighting experts to generate REAL PHOTO like
