THE PROCESS
Because every project is unique…
…once we start production, we want to make it as easy as possible for you. Every client has different needs and priorities; we establish what these are from the very start and manage your project accordingly. The more detail we have from you at the beginning, the better. During the production of your CGIs we may discover small discrepancies in the plans; the quicker you can respond with clarifications the quicker we will get your final images to you. We are keen to create exactly the images you need – those that will best sell your property.
Animations
1. Storyboard and camera angles
Your account manager will discuss your needs with you and then create a storyboard with our lead artist, this will establish the main views, angles and sweeps of the cameras before the modelling process begins.
2. Greyscale stills
Once the modelling is complete, you will receive key images in greyscale moving you along the various camera paths to check for angles and views. Any changes you require will be made in greyscale before texturing is applied at the next stage.
3. Greyscale animatic
Following the stills sign off, we will put together an animatic in greyscale. This is a preliminary version of your animation for technical checks and doesn’t include any shadowing, texturing or colours.
4. Low resolution keyframes
Once the animatic is signed off, we will create a run of low resolution keyframes with the texturing applied. Flicking through these shots at speed like the example below will give a sense of how the final animation will look. Once you’re completely happy, we move on to the final phase.
5. Final animation
The final stage is to deliver your high-resolution animation, but first we have to render all the thousands of frames which make up your animation, which takes a little while. Once the individual images have been rendered, we complete the post-production work on them – adjusting the hues, brightness, contrast etc before including your opening and ending branding scenes along with any wording that you require. Music sequences will also be added at this stage if they are part of the package.
Find out more about our animations service here.
Exterior CGI
1. Gathering Information
For our artists to get started on producing a high-quality and professional exterior CGI for you, we will require the following details about your property.
- CAD Drawings pf house Types
- CAD Drawing of Site with Proposed Finished Floor Levels (ideally .dwg format)
- Information on property finishes eg brick type, tile type.
- Information on Site Finishes eg materials on footpaths, pavements, driveways
- Proposed Design and Location of Fences, Railings, Boundary Walls, Gates etc
- Proposed Locations of Trees, Hedges, Shrubs etc
2. Screen Grabs
To make sure you are happy with the angles and general layout, we will send you a screen grab.
3. Low resolution sign-off
We’ll send you the low resolution version of your exterior CGI for you to sign off before we move on to the finishing touches.
4. Revised low resolution render (if required)
If you decide to make a number of adjustments, we will create a revised low resolution image for you to check.
Once you’re completely happy, we move on to the final phase.
5. Final High resolution image
We will provide you with your final high-resolution image to use on hoardings, brochures, websites and social media.
Find out more about our exterior CGI service here.
Interior CGI
1. Gathering Information
For our artists to get started on producing a high-quality and professional interior CGI for you, we will require the following design details about your rooms, including...
- Wall decor
- Floor and ceiling specification
- Kitchen cabinets make and model
- Furniture
- Location plan
- Floor plan
2. Camera angle sign-off
We’ll send you a choice of angles for your interior CGI, which you will sign-off before we move onto the final touches.
3. Revised low resolution render (if required)
If you decide to make a number of adjustments, we will create a revised
Once you’re completely happy, we move on to the final phase.
4. Final High resolution image
We will provide you with your final high-resolution image to use on hoardings, brochures, websites and social media.
Find out more about our interior CGI service here.
