The CastleView 3D Work Process

Creating high-quality photorealistic renderings is a complex process composed of several steps.

To help make the process less mysterious, the basic steps are shown below. Please note that not all of these steps may be needed for your particular project.

To enable us to produce the images you need, it's helpful if you can provide as many specifications as possible up front regarding windows, doors, cabinets, moldings, appliances, light fixtures,furnishings, landscaping, colors and materials, etc. Our goal is to ensure that the first draft is as close as possible to the final look desired. 

Our work process provides for one round of changes from draft-quality proof images at no extra charge.  This would include things like corrections to the model, changes to materials, and other minor changes. We're happy to work with you to get everything just right, but changes to the original design, extensive decor/materials changes, or any other significant changes will incur additional charges at our hourly rate for custom work.

3D MODELING

• Build basic 3D model from client’s dimensioned floorplan, blueprints, elevations, and/or photographs, including terrain modelling if needed.
(NOTE: If you don't have a dimensioned floorplan, we can recommend a measuring service that will come to your home, take measurements, and create a floorplan for us to work from. This service is very reasonably priced, usually between $100-200 for average-sized homes, and is available in most U.S. locations.)
• Add exterior landscaping (trees, shrubs, flower beds, hardscape, water features, etc.)
• Add kitchen/bath modeling and decor (cabinets, appliances, fixtures, tilework, etc.)
• Add interior decor (furniture, window treatments, light fixtures, rugs, accessories, built-ins, etc.)

At this point, basic "draft quality" images of the model are produced for your approval, and any necessary changes are made to the model before rendering. These non-photorealistic draft images are included with every project at no extra charge, and may in fact be all some people need. For most of our clients, however, these serve as project "proofs" before proceeding to final photorealistic rendering.

Any changes to the model after approval of model drafts will incur significant extra charges, so we want to be sure you are satisfied with the model before beginning the rendering phase.

RENDERING

• Model is exported from modelling software and imported into rendering software
• Realistic lighting is added to the model
• Photorealistic textures are applied
• If needed, additional proof images can be produced at this point to ensure that everything is exactly as desired
• Final photorealistic renderings are produced
• Post-rendering Photoshop touch-ups are applied to images if necessary

Our standard rendering size is 1800x1200 pixels (print quality at 6"x4"). Larger renderings can be produced if needed; pricing will increase proportionately.

VIRTUAL TOUR / SLIDESHOW

Many of our clients want their renderings incorporated into a virtual home tour (view a sample tour here). The additional steps required for this process are:

• Basic tour set-up
• Import each image to be used in tour
• Set up 360° panoramas, if used
• Set slideshow timing and image transitions
• Add music and client's branding info

Final renderings can be emailed, drop-boxed, and/or posted on a private client-only webpage.  Delivery on flash drive or CD is also available at cost.

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We hope this description of our work process is helpful in deciding whether to work with CastleView 3D.  We believe that our renderings are a great value and that our prices are very reasonable for the quality of work and level of personalized service we provide. 

We love what we do, and nothing pleases us more than delivering a project that is exactly what you want and need. 

For a price estimate for your project, please contact us at info@castleview3d.com.