Thursday 20 October 2011

Jewelry CAD Design Vs Old School Hand Carved Models


Both my partner and I come from an old school approach to making jewelry Jewelry CAD Design models. He was very traditionally trained in Russia as an Master Engraver. I come from a graphics background which is driven by computer based software tools. We do not design slick engineered pieces typically sold to the retail jewelry market. For 5000 years or so the basic method of casting anything has remained the same. Most of the techniques have be tweaked and improved but the process has changed very little. This brings us to a discussion about jewelry CAD programs, drawing and the two processes of producing molds for casting.
The creative process of taking a drawing is very organic. I find I never draw the same thing the same twice. Each time some element changes during the creative process. Other ideas are born with some things hitting the floor. Because my partner and I collaborate on designs at different stages this moves in many directions. There is a point where you let it go and just make it, a prototype. Usually I draw at a larger scale then the finished piece will be produced. It can be a little tricky. The overall detail once reduced can change the entire feel of the piece. It's best to do a dummy check as your progressing. Note we are still designing/drawing by hand for this discussion. From my experience drawing, detailed things become very small and lost overall once reduced. Not to misunderstand, the very smallest detail can be reproduced it's just a matter of design expectation. One important thing worth noting is if you work in silver and oxidize be instinctively aware of what's polished and what's black during the creative process. I can make or break a great design.
Once the design is "finalized" we cut a wax model, by hand. Moving from 2D to 3D can make or break the concept. The wax itself has it's own detail limitations. For our work an hand cut lends character. Where we loose too much we go back and work the sterling metal by hand, engraving more detail. Summary- 2D drawing, wax model cut, cast in sterling, engrave the casting and make the final mold. The process can be painstakingly long when your in the creative moment. Patience!

Jewelry CAD Design Vs Old School Hand Carved Models


Both my partner and I come from an old school approach to making jewelry Jewelry CAD Design models. He was very traditionally trained in Russia as an Master Engraver. I come from a graphics background which is driven by computer based software tools. We do not design slick engineered pieces typically sold to the retail jewelry market. For 5000 years or so the basic method of casting anything has remained the same. Most of the techniques have be tweaked and improved but the process has changed very little. This brings us to a discussion about jewelry CAD programs, drawing and the two processes of producing molds for casting.
The creative process of taking a drawing is very organic. I find I never draw the same thing the same twice. Each time some element changes during the creative process. Other ideas are born with some things hitting the floor. Because my partner and I collaborate on designs at different stages this moves in many directions. There is a point where you let it go and just make it, a prototype. Usually I draw at a larger scale then the finished piece will be produced. It can be a little tricky. The overall detail once reduced can change the entire feel of the piece. It's best to do a dummy check as your progressing. Note we are still designing/drawing by hand for this discussion. From my experience drawing, detailed things become very small and lost overall once reduced. Not to misunderstand, the very smallest detail can be reproduced it's just a matter of design expectation. One important thing worth noting is if you work in silver and oxidize be instinctively aware of what's polished and what's black during the creative process. I can make or break a great design.
Once the design is "finalized" we cut a wax model, by hand. Moving from 2D to 3D can make or break the concept. The wax itself has it's own detail limitations. For our work an hand cut lends character. Where we loose too much we go back and work the sterling metal by hand, engraving more detail. Summary- 2D drawing, wax model cut, cast in sterling, engrave the casting and make the final mold. The process can be painstakingly long when your in the creative moment. Patience!

Thursday 6 October 2011

3D Floor Plan Rendering - Saves Time and Money


Planning is always good for better & focused results. And if the plans get visualized it helps in better planning. That's where 3D floor rendering is must before initiating any real estate or any architectural project. If you are going to build your dream project, plan your office or home or business area or even need a 3D view to present a demo to your potential customers, 3D floor plan rendering can help you save time & money and gives you a realistic preview of your future project.
How 3D rendering saves time and money?
3D floor plans allow the users to save both, the time and the money because it allows them to have a preview of the interiors & modify a plan completely, which is not possible once the construction has been completed, thus reducing the additional cost. The users can effortlessly view the selected design from various angles and improve it as per their choice that saves the added charges of making a new plan, and of course, the amount.
The 3D floor plan rendering...
  • Shows the plan in proper design and color that makes an impact on the prospective lenders, which may help in the sale of the building.
  • Provides you the knowledge of exactly what you need in a particular room so that the cost of additional and unnecessary belongings can be saved.
Get professional help to make most of your designs:
Getting 3D floor plans is not a tedious task, its as simple as hiring an architect and getting the floor plan on paper. You can just search for a good 3D animation company and hire expert 3D animators. They will provide you with a perfect visualization of your dream project as per your requirements. You can make revisions & finalize the plan as per your convenience.
In today's world where nobody settles for anything less than the best, a 3D animation company can help you get the most appropriate rendering. Hiring a professional company not just gets you a clear and realistic view of your property that is designed only after a detailed analysis of your classic pictures and floor plans but also provides thorough information of the whole space.
Professional 3D animation company...
  • Provides an accurate, appropriate and on time 3D plans or architectural design as per your requirements.
  • Makes a detailed analysis before providing 3d floor rendering services so that you will get exactly what you are looking for.
  • Helps provide an easy approach so that the customers with no prior experience of reading plans may also understand the process, which helps the architects and the customers at the same time.

Tuesday 4 October 2011

What is Architectural Visualization?


Architectural visualization is the relation of your designs in the virtual world; you can say that it is the process of creating imagery that accurately reflects the planned environment even before the start of construction. Computerized 3D architectural simulations help communicate your design ideas. On the other hand the production of effective 3D computer simulation requires significant experience and training with sophisticated software and dedicated hardware. Architectural firms are recognizing that it is extremely difficult for their design staff to develop these skills and still have enough time to complete their design work.
Architectural visualization services includes following services:
o 3D rendering
o 3D walk-through
o 3D demo of city planning
o 3D demo of landscape planning
o Restoration of ancient architecture
Architects are also increasingly developing 3d architectural visualization skills within their own practices to varying degrees. It is also changing the way and it enables developers to show their buyers exactly what a new building will look like after complication of construction work. Before starting in creating your 3d architectural visualizations, you must have the necessary floor and evaluation plans in hand so that you can actually develop the building through 3d.
Since the availability of computer-aided design, three-dimensional visualization has been employed extensively by architects as a medium for explaining architectural concepts. This happens by the simple act of creating external visualizations of what has been an internal thought process. There is a concept in visualization to be remembered. Architects are looking through the rendering to the reality beyond.
Now a days these services are used by lots of architects as meaning to promote a far finished building, or as a more stunning representation of the proposed design for a client. Outsourcing your architectural visualization related requirements is the best option available to save your valuable amount and time.