Visual Storytelling for 3D ArchViz
Preparing Scene File, Site and Surrounding 1
A course by Sonny Holmberg , Architect and Visualization Artist
About the video: Preparing Scene File, Site and Surrounding 1
Overview
“Now, I will go through a few basic tips about what to be aware of when starting up a scene file. I will identify the site location and save an image of the satellite view from Google Earth and import it to 3ds max.”
In this video lesson Sonny Holmberg addresses the topic: Preparing Scene File, Site and Surrounding 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Visual Storytelling for 3D ArchViz. Create a realistic architectural visualization by rendering a sharp composition using 3ds Max, V-Ray and RailClone.
Partial transcription of the video
“Preparing Scene File, Site, and Surrounding In this lesson, we will find our location for the project using Google Earth, and we will create a plane in 3ds Max using our satellite image. We will then conform the site to a terrain and we will create a simple context building. The first thing we have to do when starting up a file in 3ds Max is to make sure that we have the correct units. Let me show you how to do this. Let’s go to Customize, Units Setup. Let's check the System Unit Setup and make sure it's set to meters. Also make sure that your Display Units are matching. Now we will locate ...”
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Course summary for: Visual Storytelling for 3D ArchViz
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Architecture & Spaces -
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3ds Max, V-Ray -
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3D, ArchVIZ, Digital Architecture

Sonny Holmberg
A course by Sonny Holmberg
Sonny Holmberg is a Danish architect and visualization artist. After studying architecture at the Aalborg University in Denmark, he went on to work as a visualization artist for Henning Larsen Architects in Munich, and a few years later as a 3D artist at Pixelflakes Architectural Marketing in London. After six years abroad, Sonny moved back to Copenhagen and started his own visualization studio, Depth Per Image, which specializes in crafting visual storytelling for architects.
Since 2019, Depth Per Image has worked with clients such as Arkitena, SQ1, Terroir, Störmer Murphy and Partners, Morris+Company, Lundhagem, Tulinus Lind, Loci, Jürgen Engel Architekten, CF Møller Architects, and Sweco. Sonny’s work has received international recognition, such as a nomination for best commissioned image at the CGarchitect 3D Awards in 2020. His work has also been exhibited in the Tromsø Museum and North West Museum and Art Gallery, Terroir.
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