3D modelling & rendering

A decade ago, a client may have asked what a proposed landscape design would look like before committing to anything beyond a preliminary concept proposal. Albeit not much different from a sketch on a paper napkin, with contracts yet to be exchanged, the 'what you see is what you get' approach can have many pitfalls. The more serious side of town often prefers a more detailed account of what, where, when and how, especially on bigger budget projects. These typically explore a host of potential long term issues in contrast to offering a quick fix garden solution just covering the next decade before another trend influenced make-over in the high turnover end of the market. the bulk of funds. All except the perfectionists would more likely rely upon How many hours were involved to accurately model building, terrain, re create the unique plant foliage, plot the plant layout, and render image complete with light penetration and reflections? This CGI rendering uses Google Earth for terrain, Sketchup for general modelling, Photoshop to produce foliage based on and a Landscape plan for an Organic Foods Shop & Cafe.