Imagine what it would be like to watch a 3D movie on an old, blurry TV. It probably wouldn’t be very enjoyable for you or the people around you. That’s what it is like for your clients when they view 2D images of their 3D models that have not been rendered properly. 3D rendering is what makes your 3D models live and breathe. It’s what makes a flat design and brings it to life with light, shadows, reflections, and realism. 3D model rendering is the process of creating what looks like a three-dimensional representation of an object or scene by means of computer programs. 3D models are created in software; they are then ‘sliced’ so that they can be processed one layer at a time and rendered as two-dimensional images on the screen. This layered approach saves time because it doesn’t require all the information to be calculated each time it is needed for display on the screen.
In this blog post, we will give you 5 must-know basics about 3D CAD modeling and rendering!
What is 3D rendering?
Rendering is the process of generating an image from a model by means of computer programs. As it relates to 3D, this typically involves calculating how light interacts with surfaces and materials to create realistic images that resemble what you see every day. In 3D rendering, what you see in the final image is what your model would look like if it were real.
The process of 3D rendering can be broken down into two basic steps: defining materials and lighting. There are many different types of lights that can affect objects to make them appear brighter or darker based on how much light reflects off their surface. In this way, what you see in the rendered 3D image is what your model would look like if it were lit with a certain number of lights from a certain set of angles.
How does 3D model rendering work?
Rendering 3D models take time, but it’s what makes your design come to life. In order for your computer software to render what you see on the screen, it needs information about what objects are being displayed and how they interact with other surfaces in the scene, the materials used for creating the 3D object, and the lighting. The more detailed this information is, the better quality of rendering you will have! The final 3D image generated by rendering software shows what the model would look like if it were lit with a certain number of lights from a certain set of angles. It’s important for users to understand what goes into creating what they see in the 3D images, what rendering basics are involved, and what to look for when reviewing rendered 3D models.
Benefits of 3D rendering
- Rendering 3D models can help you save time and money by creating what your client could only imagine prior.
- You are able to produce accurate renderings that show how the finished product will look when it is completed, thus avoiding any surprises after installation.
- Rendering can also help you make design modifications to what you see on the screen while still in construction mode.
- If your rendering is done accurately and efficiently, this will keep your clients at ease as what they’d see in the 3D images would match with what they would get upon completion.
What is the standard 3D rendering price list?
The cost of 3D rendering varies based on what you are looking to create. There is a minimum price that ranges from $100-$250, but the average starts at around $150 for simple rendering and goes up to $3000 and more depending on what features your client wants to be included in their designs.
What are different types of 3D rendering?
- Real-time rendering: what you see on the screen is what your model would look like if it were lit with a certain number of lights from a certain set of angles
- Animation: used to show what an object or scene looks and moves like when played back as a sequence of images shown in fast succession; can be created manually through keyframing, and may also use motion capture.
Conclusion
In conclusion, 3D rendering is what your design will look like when it’s finished and takes place in two basic steps: materials and lighting. There are many different types of lights that can affect objects to make them appear brighter or darker based on how much light reflects off their surface.
