What is 3D Modeling?

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use of 3D modeling

3D modeling and visualization are widely used for prototyping of buildings and manufactured objects, for creating of volumetric 3D animations, for presentations, and during the production process of any product or packaging.

What is a 3D modeling and visualization?

3D modeling is the creation of the three-dimensional model of the object in the three-dimensional space using special modeling programs.
Modern technologies and computer programs allow creating the models of varying complexity and size, testing the created prototypes and making both technical and design changes in the model.

What is 3D Modeling
    
3D visualization is the creation of realistic images of the object based on the constructed three-dimensional model of it.
Modern 3D graphics allows creating the photo-realistic and beautiful visualization of various objects. Professional visualization of consumer goods is becoming more popular every day.
The 3D modeling services are required in the following cases:

•    the need of 3D models for presentation of the product, good or any project,
•    when there is a need to assess the characteristics and properties of the product,
•    when it is necessary to visualize the non-existing object or existing, but intangible (the model of the atom, of a galaxy, and so on).

Stages of 3D modeling

The fields of use of 3D modeling and visualization are:

•    advertising and marketing – creating advertising layouts and outdoor advertising, development of packaging design, of exhibition stands, of POS-materials, etc.,
•    urban planning – creating the layout of urban architecture and landscape,
•    architecture – interior and exterior design,
•    industry – production of prototypes of parts, spare parts, machinery, buildings, etc.,
•    foundry – creating the reverse molds,
•    computer games and animation – three-dimensional characters and animated videos,
•    film industry – creating the realistic pictures and scenes that cannot be displayed using an ordinary camera or that do not exist,
•    Internet – 3D models of products for online shopping,
•    jewelry – modeling the existing and new jewelry and items made of precious metals and stones and other.

3D modeling and visualization

Stages of 3D modeling and visualization:

•    Creating a three-dimensional geometric model,
•    Overlaying the texture on the model,
•    Creating a scenery of environment,
•    Setting lighting: exposure of light, the level of brightness, and shadows,
•    Setting up the camera, the choice of the best point of observation,
•    Configuring additional effects,
•    Rendering,
•    Processing of the received images in the graphic editors (like Adobe Photoshop, for example).

3D modeling software

In order to create a three-dimensional model of the product, 3D modelers and designers use the special 3D software – three-dimensional modeling programs. As of today, there is a large number of such programs: some of them are free, some are available only after purchase. All programs are similar, but have different interfaces and are used for various purposes:
            
• Autodesk 3ds max;
• Autodesk Maya;
• Autodesk Softimage;
• Autodesk Mudbox;
• SolidWorks;
• Houdini;
• Sweet Home 3D;
• SketchUp;
• Modo;
• Rhinoceros 3D;
• Cinema 4d;
• Sculptris;
• Blender;
• ZBrush;
• 3D-Coat (3D-Brush);
• SharpConstruct.

Zbrush 3d Modeling  Maya 3d modeling

blender 3d modeling  3ds max 3d modeling
Working with Vrender Company, you will receive the following benefits of 3D modeling and visualization:

•    a favorable ratio of price, time, and quality,
•    the exact design based on the set drawings, sketches, photos or product samples,
•    the possibility of making various changes to the model: the size, shape, parameters, design, and so on,
•    the ability to refine the already existing 3D model (it is possible after the 3D scan),
•    creating photorealistic images-visualizations with a high degree of credibility.

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Interior visualization in Unreal Engine 4

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A variety of programs is used to create high-quality 3D visualization. The most popular are 3D max, Corona, vRay, MentalRay, but we would like to tell you about the Unreal Engine 4 program in this article. It is not as popular as the above-mentioned ones, however, it deserves some attention, and a large selection of working tools allows creating and visualizing high-quality models in three-dimensional space.

rendering in Unreal Engine

Needless to say that this program, like any other, has its pros and cons. Let’s try to consider them in more detail, noting immediately that visualization and simulation processes that take place in Unreal Engine 4 is very comfortable, and the result looks more than worthy.

Speaking of formats that this program supports, we point out at expansions .fbx and .obj. Export of the finished 3DS Max model in Unreal Engine 4 for rendering is not a problems and is performed by virtually any 3D redactor. Thus, you can use, for example, Maya or 3D Max. However, do not forget doing export to keep an eye on polygons and topology of the model. Otherwise, the performance may be affected, which is undesirable. It is also worth paying attention to the layout, otherwise work with textures can be difficult.

Photo-Realistic Architectural Visualization

Using Blueprint node system in the given program allows avoiding difficulties with the construction of logic, which, in turn, automatically solves the issues of programming. However, you can take advantage of C++ language, if necessary. The development of materials also will not cause any particular problem, because there is the possibility of combining the four basic properties, allowing create any type of surface easily.

Interior Architectural Visualization UE4  Real Time Interior Rendering

visualization in Unreal Engine 4  Unreal Engine Architectural Visualization

A wide range of tools allows customizing the desired lighting of the scene. It is possible to add a variety of interactive elements, such as background music and sound effects. For post-processing, Unreal Engine 4 offers a variety of special effects such as depth, glow, glares, and more. If necessary, this program provides more specific tools.

Summarizing everything, we can say that the Unreal Engine 4 is a great program for creating 3D models, featuring a large choice of means, having quite simple controls and high photo-realism.

3D Animation – Software review

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3D Animation videos are included in a special section of 3D graphics, which is gaining bigger popularity in recent years. The scope of use the animation video is quite wide, so the product is required by many industries. In particular, they are used to create cartoons, presentations, and in other, more narrowly focused areas.

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To receive a full clip, you have to use many different programs. Of course, each of them has its own strengths and weaknesses. The weakness in this case is lack of a particular function required during some operation while working. We will briefly review the most popular software, which is used by animators, in this article.

autodesk maya animation

Perhaps the most well known company for any animator is Autodesk. They offered the world many full-fledged programs for working with 3D models. Among all of its development, the outstanding ones are:

Maya

maya animation software

This program is recognized worldwide as one of the best three-dimensional graphics editors. Impressive functionality and a variety of tools for work have led Maya to such popularity. In addition to that, indisputable advantage of this program is that it has an open source code. In other words, any programmer can make needed changes in it, to adjust software under this or that requirement. In general, it is very powerful and flexible program.

Softimage

softimage animation

Less known than Maya, but not less graphical 3D animation editor with enough powerful functionality. It provides wide opportunities to the user and allows creating high-quality animations. Closed 2015 . The 2015 release will be the final one for Autodesk Softimage software.

3D Studio Max

3ds max animation

The best-known program, which is used by studios and developers around the world. Functional capabilities of 3D Studio Max are impressive. It allows performing any work anyhow related to 3D modeling. The presence of special packages for artists and 3d animation makers allows creating the most complete and realistic product.
All programs, released by Autodesk, have a particular set of options, broad functionality and virtually unlimited possibilities.

Other programs, issued by third-party developers and which are pretty popular, are the following ones:

LightWave 3D by NewTek

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One of the best programs used to create different types of film industry products. This is a professional 3D editor with broad functionality and multiple options, ideal for creating 3D animations.

Cinema 4D by Maxon

cinema 4d maxon animation

This program was originally designed to work with 3D graphics and animation. The Cinema 4D is considered universal product, which can render objects.

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