DYNAMIC POSTPRODUCTION
TECHNIQUES FOR 3D ARCHVIS
LEARN HOW TO TAKE YOUR RENDER TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN
PHOTOSHOP AND CREATE AN ATMOSPHERIC ARCHVIS IMAGE
These tips and tricks can be used to add that bit of
flair and spark to your new or existing renders. A lot
of people today aim for achieving the perfect render
straight out of their 3D software and working up
every last element in 3D. As we all know this can
sometimes be quite time consuming as well as rigid.
Adding details in afterwards in programs such as
Photoshop can not only be quicker, but also more
dynamic. As most artists, especially those new to this
field always tend to strive for the best render possible,
we thought it would be good to share how flexible
and free it can be to explore what is possible in the
post-production phase. Keeping yourself loose and
flexible with your tools allows your creativity to take
hold and push past the technical restraints. In this
tutorial you will see a few tips and tricks that can help
you add that spark to your images. If you want to see
more, please head over to the Arqui9 YouTube page
(www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzPV2uSji-Z5-x_
svnZV1w) for more in-depth tricks.01
THE PASSES SERVE YOU
Having render elements at your disposal
will allow you to take your render into another
dimension. They can serve you beyond the typical
scenario, for instance your Z-depth pass instead of
being screened over can be used as a mask to brush
in your own custom depth. As you can see here, we
have used our Z-depth as a mask for our group,
which will allow us to manually paint where we think
the depth best serves the image. The layer has been
set to the Screen blending mode and the depth
painted with a large soft brush.GET MORE FROM
BLEND MODES
THE KEY TO A FASTER WORKFLOW
Blending modes are an integral part of
Photoshop and they are essential to us
here at Arqui9. They enable us to
experiment and overlay textures, layers
and just about anything almost instantly.
From screening over highlights to
multiplying grunge textures, blend modes
are integral to any visual artist using
Photoshop. Here we’ve used them to apply
reflections and rim lighting to add realism
to the image. With blend modes your
workflow will increase in speed and open
up a door to pushing your creative limits.FAHRAN YOUNAS
http://www.arqui9.comOUR EXPERT
Fahran Younas is lead artist
at Arqui9, a high-end studio
specialising in architectural
visualisation.