Still image or 360°

-          Image type:

o   Still image (rendering) – is the process of generating a photorealistic image from a 3D model by means of a computer program. The resulting image is referred to as the “render”. The 3D scene file contains geometry, viewpoints, texture, lighting and shading information describing the virtual scene. This virtual scene represents your project and all the details discussed during the creation phase.

o    360° - a 360-degree photo is a controllable panoramic image that surrounds the original point from which the shot was taken.  The ability to turn around and look at a surrounding environment is achieved through a combination of software and a number of panoramic photos. 360-degree photos are effective for showing off vistas and internal architecture, in a more  dramatic way that reproduce the experience of being there.

-          At what time of the day do you want your images?

The time of the day will significantly influence for your final images. Sun position, sun light, shadows and environment lighting will add a warm, cold or neutral tint to your images.

o   Morning – sunshine at 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM (including sunrise golden hour if requested) – warm images, soft shadows.

o   Midday – 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM – cold images, hard shadows.

o   Evening – 19:00 PM to sunset (including sunset golden hour if requested) – neutral images, soft stars and moon (if necessary) in sight, project lights will be on and visible (outside/inside, street, etc). We will need project lighting details for this kind of image.

o   Night – 22:00 PM to 5:00 AM – moon and stars in the sky, all project lights on, streetlights, cars lights, etc. We will need project lighting details for this kind of image.

-          In what season of the year do you want your images?

The season will influence the atmosphere from your photos.

o   Spring - is synonymous with rebirth. Nature, flowers and plants, colors – they all come alive. The vegetation grows green and lush. This gives your composition almost an enchanted fairy tale effect. 

o   Summer - the days are longer and the sunrise and sunsets are full of colors and intensity. In a summer image you will find harsh light, foggy weather, high contrast and black shadows. Buildings, bridges and other architectural structures look stunning on a clear summer’s day against deep blue polarizer sky. Gardens tend to be most photogenic during summer, with plants and bushes creating a plethora of colors in even the modest suburban plot.

o   Autumn – is one of the best times for images. Autumn comes with warm and vivid colors that make all kinds of images stand out. There are fewer hours of harsh midday sunlight. The colors change a lot going from almost all greens to beautiful warm red, orange and yellow.

o  Winter -  the days may be short, but the sun’s low aspect means beautiful light all day long. This also provides a better opportunity for sun’s rays to shine  through windows for most of the day; the rays infiltrate  better  into rooms. Long nights during the cold winter months provides a greater chance of fog or mist at dawn. Trees lose their splendor in winter, but the bare branches of the trees mean better visibility of buildings.

-          Weather conditions?

The weather will add the most realism and intensified experience to your image. There are six main components of the weather that we will take into consideration when compositing your image. These are temperature, fog , wind, humidity, precipitation and cloudiness.

o   Sunny – or clear, means there are partially or no clouds in the sky.

o   Cloudy – the entire sky is covered by clouds.

o   Before rain – dark clouds at horizon, colours tend to be more desaturated.

o   Rainy – sky with dark clouds, wet materials and water puddles on the ground. Image is covered with a layer of raindrops (optional).

o   After rain – the sky starts to transform in soft clouds and the sun starts to show in between. You will be able to clearly see the rain effects on the streets, cars and buildings – water splashes, puddles and muddy ground.

o   Snow - is gorgeous in black and white. Image is covered with a layer of snowflakes (optional), and the soft snow is covering all the ground. You will be able to see car paths and footprints. The trees will also be covered with snow. 

-          Do you want your project to be inserted into a real picture/drone picture/google maps view?

By choosing “Yes” or deciding at a later stage in the project to this option, you agree to provide any  of the information below: 

o   A real picture (or more) from the location of the project. The real picture must cover all area of the location.

The picture will need to be at least 80% of the final image resolution. We will use this picture to insert the project and all its details. Take in consideration that inserting the project into a real picture will disable all “time of day”, “season” and “weather condition” above, as we will match the rendering with the real picture atmosphere.

o   A drone image (or more) of the location. Drone images represent an aerial view of the location of the project (including neighbours and adjacent street, buildings, etc).

The picture will need to be at least 80% of the final image resolution. We will use this picture to insert the project and all its details. Take in consideration that inserting the project into a drone image will disable all “time of day”, “season” and “weather condition” above, as we will match the rendering with the drone image atmosphere.

o   A google maps view of the location of the project.

Due to the fact that some google maps views are out of date and not accurate  is better to discuss  in advance what option view is the best. (picture/drone image/google maps)  

Our company can provide for an extra cost:

o   Location high resolution images, ready to be used for rendering insertion.

o   Drone survey services for project location, ready to be used for rendering insertion.

o   Time of day, season and weather condition adjusting in provided pictures.

 -          What resolution do you want for the final images?

Resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image. You will need to determine what your use for the image will be. Do you want to print it, email it, show it on the computer/tablet/phone or do you want to use it for banners (only for still images) or billboards (only for still images)?

-          Do you already know the views for your project?

 If you already know the views you want to be rendered for your project, please send them together with the information. You can mark them in the architectural plan or make a simple sketch for us to understand where the cameras position will be.

-          Do you want the 3D model to be included in the final package?

By choosing “Yes” to this option, we will provide you the 3D model of the project and textures without furniture, plants, trees, cars, people, environment and any other 3D model from the scene not included in the initial received files. We can send to you the file in any standard format used in 3D applications. For this option, there will be added extra costs.  If you need the 3D model at a later date, you  can send us a request , since every project we work on is kept in our database.

-          What information will you provide us?

The information received is important for us in influencing the working time and the costs.

o   CAD drawings  – computer aided design drawings in any industry standard format. We will greatly appreciate if the drawings are in .dwg or .rvt format.

o   PDF files  – portable document format.

o   Sketches – scanned images of your freehand drawing.

o   Images – if you already have images for your project.

o   3D model – in any industry standard format. If you can provide the 3D model, the costs will be reduced.

o    Location real pictures – these pictures will give us a faster understanding of the location of the future project. Mostly used for project insertion if requested.

o   Location drone images – these images will give us a faster understanding of the location of the future project. Mostly used for project insertion if requested.

o   Other – any other information you consider important to us to take into account and related to the project like – project history, location history, different studies (shadow, light, traffic, vegetation, etc.).