Last updated: 23rd June 2023
3D Architectural Animation & Animated Buildings
In this video Jason, one of our owners explains what 3d animation is, what a 3d architectural animation studio does and how architectural animation services compare to our other services, such as static 3D renderings and virtual reality tours.
Some examples of our 3D Animation Services
We have more 3D Animations on our YouTube Channel we’d like to draw your attention too!
3D Architectural Animation
With our architectural animation services, you can take your regular 3D renderings to a whole new level than static images allow, as the full resolution final draft from 3d animation enables you to visualize your architectural projects from an entirely new perspective.
There are several approaches we can take to create animations for you. If your new development or construction project will be built on its own land, or you only need an interior flythrough video sequence or 3d animation, we can create the animation as part of doing your 3D visualization.
If you would like to see how your proposed development will fit into an established environment, we can do that too!
Increasingly we are also being asked by architects, developers etc. to render buildings into existing drone footage. We do this by taking your footage, importing it into our software, and pairing it with the 3d property visualization we do for you, which we render into the physical environment of the footage in post production.
This way you can get a view of every angle of your project prior to construction, so you can show investors and customers what the project will look like when completed in real life in its true environment, rather than having to spend extra time and money on renderings for the environment your development will be built in too. These insertions are very realistic, and the feedback we get from architects on this process is amazing.
Our architectural 3d animation services are a great tool to really help key project decision makers get to know your project, so that they are able to make decisions or invest with confidence.
The architectural animation process is a great showcase or presentation for your project, as they go a step beyond the standard visualization images that we offer, furthering your professional image and adding to your customer experience.
WHY Use 3D ANIMATION For Real Estate?
Architectural 3d animation gives you the ability to view your architectural project space early on in the development process from the comfort of your computer.
This can be extremely valuable from both a design and development perspective, especially if the project has a lot of complexity.
Having the ability to view your project through an architecture animation enables you to get a feel for the layout and flow of the overall project, before making any large financial investments. We can storyboard your project animation however you would like.
They are also a great marketing tool for companies that want to engage prospective investors or purchasers, and can be a great addition to our 3D architectural modeling services.
Whether you need an animation for commercial or residential architecture, our experts will take care of your project professionally and within whatever time frame you require.
You can also pair our animation services with our 3D modelling services to really create an impact with your presentation, or use VR technology to create a scene where you can change features, materials, lighting and more on the fly to enhance the viewer experience.
Then you just need to wait for the amazing client feedback to roll in!
VIEW SOME SAMPLES Showing the Quality of OUR ARCHITECTURAL ANIMATION VIDEOS
HOW MUCH DOES High Quality 3D ANIMATION COST?
There are lot of factors that go into pricing out a 3D animation project. Some things we take into consideration are;
How complex does the animation need to be?
What stage is the design at?
Do you want to include elements of storytelling, for example people using the space, an airplane flying over an airport etc.?
Do you need internal and external spaces animated, or just the interior of a structure?
How many scenes do you need.
What light does the project need to be presented in?
What quality output do you need? What materials do you want in the animation?
Is it just one property that we will be animating for you or a series of buildings in a development?
What's the expected market value of your property?
If you'd like more details on pricing for our projects in general, check out our page answering the question How much do renderings cost? Our base price for our 3D animation service is $4000 USD per minute.
Adding ARCHITECTURE INTO DRONE FOOTAGE: AN INCREASINGLY POPULAR SERVICE
With the increase in availability of drones, we are seeing a rise in the number of people who want us to render their proposed development into existing drone footage for future animation purposes.
These drone animations or drone videos allow us to place your 3D rendering into an existing physical environment with all relevant materials.
This can allow you to see your construction project in context, or can even be used to sell land as a first step before the construction stage begins by showing what can be done with it as in the example of the drone footage and rendering below.
HOW DO THE DRONE TOURS WORK?
If you have drone footage, we can render a property, home or structure into it to create an animation as if it was already built, whether it's a house on a block of land, or a football stadium that can be seen throughout the neighborhood. All we need is the drone footage, and the plans for your proposed property.
CAN YOU SHOOT THE DRONE VIDEO FOR ME?
At this point in time, we only work with existing drone footage.
Because we work with clients all over the world, managing and coordinating a drone team to go and film the surroundings of your property before creating an animation would not be as cost effective for you as finding someone locally or doing the filming yourself.
So, your best bet will be finding a good drone video company in your location (try googling "drone video company + city"), and getting them to film the footage, keeping in mind that you want them to fly a trajectory that allows us to show all the best angles of your future project.
As a backup option, you may find that with a bit of practice you can purchase a drone and take the footage yourself. Not only can that option be cheaper, but you also then have a drone for other future use.
HOW DO I GET STARTED WITH ORDERING A DRONE ANIMATION TOUR?
For us to provide drone tour rendering services, all we need is the drone footage of the property, and the plans or detailed sketches of the real estate development project.
It's as easy as that, and we take care of everything involved in making the 3D model of your property before rendering it into the footage.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RENDER Real Estate Animations?
Our turnaround time for high quality architectural animations for architects, designers, developers and all our other clients is usually around 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the storyboard and the images we have to create as part of the process. Eg. if we just need to render an external view of a property to add into drone footage it will be quicker than creating a complete interior and exterior animation video.
Get a free quote for your architectural animations
Our clients frequently comment on how quick we are to respond to quote requests, and to emails and questions at any stage in the life of the project.
If you would like an architectural 3d video created, just send your scene ideas through our quote request form or call 1-877-350-3490. We'd love to help you with your architectural animation or flythrough project!
