Stages of 3D modeling

Development of 3D models is making an exact copy of virtual objects.

3D modeling services are very popular not only in United States, but around the world. This is because the development of 3D models is the first step towards creating a new real architectural object. You may order development of 3D models in the Vrender company.

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The cost of 3D modeling depends on such factors:

• Quality of the source data
• Complexity of the modeling object
• Number of modeling objects
• Terms of project implementation.

Stages of 3D modeling

1. Drawing up technical assignment to create an ordered 3D Model

The technical assignment contains all the customer’s requirements and everything that is already known about the future project, for example, dimensions, the material of manufacture, design features, etc.

2. Making a 3D model in a special program

The 3D modeler or the industrial designer is engaged in manufacturing of 3D model. For 3D modeling, complex software is used: 3DS Max, SolidWorks, and others. A specialist will provide an accurate model based on the technical assignment and will make the necessary corrections.

3. Rendering

Rendering is the process of transformation of a 3D model into a 2D image. Rendering includes the imposition of textures, the adjustment of lighting, shadows, etc. The result of the rendering process is the image in 2D format.

4. Prototyping

A prototype of a product is created only if a 3D model is necessary for the future manufacturing of a product. The finished prototype allows evaluating the quality of the 3D model and its possible shortcomings. If such shortcomings have been detected or other changes are required, the 3D model is corrected.

Types of 3D modeling

3D modeling services based on the described assignment

3D model based on the described assignment is usually created when the object does not yet exist or it needs to be modeled with certain corrections. In this case, the most detailed description of the future object is created, taking into account all the wishes of the customer and the requirements for quality and functionality.

Development of 3D models based on the described assignment from a photo

Production of 3D models based on a photo is much easier and faster than based on the described assignment. The minimum required amount of input data is three photos in the best possible quality (view from the top, front, and side).

3D modeling according to the drawing

Creating a 3D model according to the drawing is the most accurate way of 3D modeling since the drawing contains all the necessary data on dimensions and design.

Application of 3D modeling

• Serial or single production of products. Any way of manufacturing of products requires the existence of its exact virtual copy, i.e. 3D model.

• Advertising and marketing. In advertising, photos of objects are often replaced with 3D modeling and visualization. The objects look brighter and more attractive in this way. In addition, it is possible to add any details, make animations, etc.

• Computer games and movies. Using 3D models, characters of films and games are created, as well as the details of the universe.

• Medicine. 3D modeling services are used to design prostheses, body parts, etc.

• Other areas that require 3D modeling are science, education, interior design, construction, etc.

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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.

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).

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.

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.

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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