GRAPHISOFT Case Studies Leveraging CineRender in Archicad for Enhanced Architectural Visualization

	Leveraging CineRender in Archicad for Enhanced Architectural Visualization GRAPHISOFT

Leveraging CineRender in Archicad for Enhanced Architectural Visualization

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Technology Category	Sensors - Autonomous Driving Sensors Sensors - Optical Sensors
Applicable Industries	Apparel Glass
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Smart Lighting Visual Quality Detection
Services	Testing & Certification
Challenge	Archicad, a software by Graphisoft, has been a popular tool among architects for over 30 years. However, many users are not fully aware of its capabilities, particularly the CineRender integrated visualization engine incorporated since version 18. This engine allows the entire project design cycle to be accomplished within one software program. Despite not aiming for 100% photo-realistic rendering, the engine offers a range of effects and options that can significantly enhance the quality of architectural renderings. The challenge lies in unlocking these less-studied functions and new opportunities to create stunning renderings. Read More
About Customer	The customer in this case study is an architect who has been using Archicad since its eighth version in 2003. The architect has been encouraging others to design all components in the BIM environment provided by Archicad. With the introduction of the CineRender integrated visualization engine in version 18, the architect has been exploring the various effects and options it offers to enhance the quality of architectural renderings. The architect has been using the software to apply unconventional approaches and unlock new opportunities that many users may not be aware of. Read More
Solution	The CineRender engine in Archicad offers a variety of effects and options that can be used to create high-quality architectural renderings. The White Model option, for instance, allows users to quickly obtain a picture that renders the general design volume and proportions. The Color Correction option can be used to change the image contrast and depth, while the Shader Casting function can create a vignette. The Distance Fog option can create fog, and the Sharpen Filter feature in the Lens and Filters tab can enhance the image quality. The Lens Flare option can activate flares included in the Light Sources parameters. Additionally, the Depth of Field parameter allows certain objects to stay in focus, while the objects in the foreground and background appear blurred. The physical rendering simulates real photo camera behavior, and different weather settings can produce interesting results with the Physical Sky enabled. The surface parameter settings can be adjusted to create different materials in terms of their visual perception. Read More Log in to view content
Contents

Technology Category

Sensors - Autonomous Driving Sensors

Sensors - Optical Sensors

Applicable Industries

Apparel

Glass

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Smart Lighting

Visual Quality Detection

Services

Testing & Certification

Challenge

Archicad, a software by Graphisoft, has been a popular tool among architects for over 30 years. However, many users are not fully aware of its capabilities, particularly the CineRender integrated visualization engine incorporated since version 18. This engine allows the entire project design cycle to be accomplished within one software program. Despite not aiming for 100% photo-realistic rendering, the engine offers a range of effects and options that can significantly enhance the quality of architectural renderings. The challenge lies in unlocking these less-studied functions and new opportunities to create stunning renderings.

About Customer

The customer in this case study is an architect who has been using Archicad since its eighth version in 2003. The architect has been encouraging others to design all components in the BIM environment provided by Archicad. With the introduction of the CineRender integrated visualization engine in version 18, the architect has been exploring the various effects and options it offers to enhance the quality of architectural renderings. The architect has been using the software to apply unconventional approaches and unlock new opportunities that many users may not be aware of.

Solution

The CineRender engine in Archicad offers a variety of effects and options that can be used to create high-quality architectural renderings. The White Model option, for instance, allows users to quickly obtain a picture that renders the general design volume and proportions. The Color Correction option can be used to change the image contrast and depth, while the Shader Casting function can create a vignette. The Distance Fog option can create fog, and the Sharpen Filter feature in the Lens and Filters tab can enhance the image quality. The Lens Flare option can activate flares included in the Light Sources parameters. Additionally, the Depth of Field parameter allows certain objects to stay in focus, while the objects in the foreground and background appear blurred. The physical rendering simulates real photo camera behavior, and different weather settings can produce interesting results with the Physical Sky enabled. The surface parameter settings can be adjusted to create different materials in terms of their visual perception.

Impact #1	The use of the CineRender engine in Archicad has resulted in enhanced architectural renderings. The various effects and options offered by the engine have allowed the architect to create images that are more visually appealing and closer to reality. The ability to accomplish the entire project design cycle within one software program has streamlined the design process, reducing the need for multiple software programs. The software has also reduced the time spent on post-processing, allowing for quicker creation of images of acceptable quality. Overall, the use of the CineRender engine has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the architectural design process.

Impact #1

The use of the CineRender engine in Archicad has resulted in enhanced architectural renderings. The various effects and options offered by the engine have allowed the architect to create images that are more visually appealing and closer to reality. The ability to accomplish the entire project design cycle within one software program has streamlined the design process, reducing the need for multiple software programs. The software has also reduced the time spent on post-processing, allowing for quicker creation of images of acceptable quality. Overall, the use of the CineRender engine has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the architectural design process.

Benefit #1	The CineRender engine allows the entire project design cycle to be accomplished within one software program, reducing the need for multiple software programs.
Benefit #2	The engine offers a range of effects and options that can significantly enhance the quality of architectural renderings, improving the visual appeal of the designs.
Benefit #3	The software allows for quick creation of images of acceptable quality, reducing the time spent on post-processing.

Benefit #1

The CineRender engine allows the entire project design cycle to be accomplished within one software program, reducing the need for multiple software programs.

Benefit #2

The engine offers a range of effects and options that can significantly enhance the quality of architectural renderings, improving the visual appeal of the designs.

Benefit #3

The software allows for quick creation of images of acceptable quality, reducing the time spent on post-processing.

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Leveraging CineRender in Archicad for Enhanced Architectural Visualization

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