Visual Storytelling for 3D ArchViz
Blocking Out Buildings on Site
A course by Sonny Holmberg , Architect and Visualization Artist
About the video: Blocking Out Buildings on Site
Overview
“I will block out the volumes making up the base for the building design with simple geometries and poly modelling techniques.”
In this video lesson Sonny Holmberg addresses the topic: Blocking Out Buildings on Site, 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
“Blocking Out Buildings on Site In this lesson, we will be blocking out some simple volumes for our building design. The design will consist of four residential towers. We will keep the volumes as simple shapes as the facade will be the element that adds character to this design. Let's block out the first building. We will keep the volumes as simple shapes as the facade will be the element that adds character to this design. Let’s start blocking out some volumes. Create a box. Let’s make the box 20 x 20 meters, and let's make it 3.2 meters tall. This should be a realistic proportion for one ...”
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Course summary for: Visual Storytelling for 3D ArchViz
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Category
Architecture & Spaces -
Software
3ds Max, V-Ray -
Areas
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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