{"id":4087,"date":"2020-09-25T17:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cgiflythrough.com\/blog\/?p=4087"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:09:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T15:09:46","slug":"3d-architectural-walkthrough-video-best-visual-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cgiflythrough.com\/blog\/3d-architectural-walkthrough-video-best-visual-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"3D ARCHITECTURAL WALKTHROUGH VIDEO: WHY TO CHOOSE IT OVER ANY OTHER TYPE OF PROJECT PRESENTATION"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Every architect knows that a project presentation needs visuals to be successful. That\u2019s because no theoretical explanation can be sufficient enough to convince clients and stakeholders. Which is why project authors always prepare some sort of a rendition of their design. It may come in the form of blueprints, sketches, a physical mockup, CG images, or a 3D architectural walkthrough video. The former two are the least effective. Blueprints are hard to understand for people without architectural background and sketches don\u2019t present the buildings realistically enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mockups, in their turn, can do a great job of showcasing designs. But they are troublesome to make, not to mention the difficulties of transporting them. And what about still photoreal 3D renders? They are more than capable of presenting buildings exactly the way they would look like when they are finished. However, seeing how pretty much every architect uses CG images nowadays, the architecture experts need something truly special to leave a lasting impression on clients. And that key to success is a <\/span>3D walkthrough video<\/a><\/strong>. Here are 5 reasons why that\u2019s the case!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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<\/small>#1. Walkthrough video immerses viewers like nothing else<\/h2>
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To get a feel of the design, the clients should be able to picture it in its entirety. A mockup may showcase a scaled-down version of a building as a whole. But the viewers would still feel detached from the presentation. The same can be said about static CGI visuals. Sure, they do showcase projects exactly how they would look like when completed and from multiple POVs. But they still don\u2019t provide complete immersion.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, there is hardly anything more immersive than a 3D architectural walkthrough<\/a><\/strong> video. It immediately attracts viewers\u2019 attention and keeps them invested with cinematography techniques, such as panning shots, close-ups, bird\u2019s-eye views, etc. With a 3D walkthrough, the clients can feel as if they are really being shown around the future property. Which offers an unparalleled degree of immersion. This, in turn, leaves a deep impression and makes it more likely to get the project approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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<\/small>#2. CG walkthrough engages viewers with a multimedia approach<\/h2>
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Showcasing a future house or apartment is not enough to sell it. The clients or stakeholders need to see why exactly it stands out. The viewers have to feel that it\u2019s a place they really want to live in. And to achieve that, the presentation must engage them and evoke their emotions. A 3D architectural walkthrough video accomplishes this goal in several ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

First are the visual storytelling opportunities that 3D animation offers. To tell a story of a future home with no words, the walkthrough video may feature contextual elements. For instance, to create the right atmosphere, 3D artists can add a neatly-trimmed hedge around the house, appetizing food on the table on the outdoor terrace, and so on. In addition to that, the visuals can be enhanced with a voiceover and fitting music. Such elements strengthen the impression the audience gets. They help the viewers feel the vibes of the place and understand that it can become a perfect cozy home for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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<\/small>#3. CG videos show a building in different settings via time-lapse<\/h2>
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