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What's 3D visualisation?
3D visualisation is the process of creating graphics and rendering designs using 3D software technology. Many industries benefit from 3D visualisation ranging from architecture, film and games, to engineering and manufacturing. A number of products and visions are created in 3D visualisation prior to execution, saving both time and costs for producers, manufacturers and customers.
Where is 3D visualisation used?
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Architecture and interior design
Customers these days are accustomed to seeing final designs at early stages. 3D visualisation technology provides the ability to show interior and exterior designs, layout, lighting, texture and even geography, prior to development.
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Product design and manufacturing
3D visualisation improves the manufacturing process by keeping up with design changes and evolving ideas. Engineers and production teams work together to customise and realise concepts at any scale and iterate faster on designs.
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Media and entertainment
3D visualisation provides that ability to create robust characters in games, stunning designs for scenes and engaging experiences with effects in film/TV. Artists can create realistic and imaginary visualisations for a variety of digital media.
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How is 3D visualisation used?
Tangram 3Ds on VR and design visualisation
Tangram 3Ds, a 3D visualisation and digital design studio, specialises in comprehensive design solutions for the AEC, interior design, maritime and property industries.
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AAA games development
Game developers worldwide from indie to AAA use Autodesk software to bring their game ideas to life.
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Story of six VFX studios behind Game of Thrones
Find out how six studios behind HBO's epic Game of Thrones managed hundreds of assets, shots and artists, raising the bar for VFX in TV.
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Featured 3D visualisation software
Media & Entertainment Collection
Get Maya + 3ds Max + Arnold + more
Build a powerful 3D pipeline for complex simulations, effects and rendering to tackle even the most demanding jobs, now and tomorrow.
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Collection
Get Revit, 3ds Max, Revit Live, AutoCAD and more. One essential set of BIM tools for design visualisation, civil engineering, infrastructure and construction.
Workflows for visualisation software
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‣ Design visualisation in VR with 3ds Max and Revit
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‣Automotive design visualisation with Fusion 360
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Learn the basics of an automotive design visualisation process, taking a design concept from a sketch to a CAD generated photo-realistic rendering.
Visualisation software resources
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