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Architectural Rendering Definition

Architectural rendering:

Architectural rendering, or architectural illustration, is the art of creating two-dimensional images or animations showing the attributes of a proposed architectural design.

Computer-generated renderings:

Images that are generated by a computer using three-dimensional modeling software or other computer software for presentation purposes are commonly termed 'Computer Generated Renderings'. Rendering techniques vary. Some methods create simple flat images or images with basic shadows. A popular technique uses sophisticated software to approximate accurate lighting and materials. This technique is often referred to as a 'Photo Real' rendering. Renderings are usually created for presentation, marketing and design analysis purposes.

    Still renderings
    3D Walk through and fly by animations (movie)
    Virtual Tours
    Floor Plans
    Photo realistic 3D Rendering
    Realtime 3D Renderings
    Panoramic Renderings
    Light and Shadow (sciography) study renderings
    Renovation Renderings (photomontage)


3D renderings play a major role in real estate sales. It also makes it possible to make design related decisions well before the building is actually built. Thus it helps experimenting with building design and its visual aspects.
Hand-Drawn Renderings or Architectural Illustration

Until 3D computer modeling became common, most architectural renderings were created by hand. There are still many architectural illustrators who create renderings entirely by hand. Some hand illustrators use a combination of hand and computer generated linework. Common mediums for hand architectural renderings include:

    Watercolor
    Markers
    Color Pencil
    Pen and Ink
    Acrylics

Paraphrased from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architectural_rendering

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