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Live Video Merged with 3D Animation-Virtually Shows Remarkable Changes

Live Video Merged with 3D Animation-Virtually Shows Remarkable Changes

Fresh off a unanimous approval by the Coastal Commission in October 2009, the revitalization plan for Dana Point Harbor is picking up momentum and now can begin focusing on Phase I of the plan. The first phase will focus on the commercial core and include new designs for increased parking, a launch ramp, shopping, restaurants [...]

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Reflecting the Montage Brand

Reflecting the Montage Brand

Without a doubt, Montage Hotels & Resorts is a world-class brand and is “the” brand of choice for discerning consumers. If you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit one of their resorts you know exactly what I’m talking about. Montage creates exceptional developments with a true sense and spirit of place. From their stunningly beautiful [...]

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Using 3D Animation to Demonstrate Construction Phasing

Using 3D Animation to Demonstrate Construction Phasing

When our client approached us for a new project opportunity that needed a unique 3D animation video to help sell the approval board, we were eager to hear about how we could help.  As we brainstormed with our client we realized all of our creative juices would need to be flowing for this one and [...]

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Game Changer – Introducing Focus 360′s Value Line

Game Changer – Introducing Focus 360′s Value Line

It’s been well known for many years that Focus 360 provides the highest level of architectural illustrations and 3D animations in the industry.  In fact, our team has produced high-end projects for some of the most premier residential, commercial and resort developers across the globe. And the fact is, every aspect of our business, from [...]

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Leverage Existing Marketing Assets to Create Interactive Sales Tools

Leverage Existing Marketing Assets to Create Interactive Sales Tools

We all know that builder sales & marketing budgets are tight these days for new or existing projects. Yet the need for dynamic and impactful sales tools in the sale office or community information center is still strong especially in the sluggish real estate market. These sales tools empower sales people to make memorable presentations [...]

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Take the time to do it right!

Take the time to do it right!

I was talking to my old boss the other day and it reminded me of one of his anecdotes that has always stayed with me. My boss worked in visual effects and one the projects he worked on was a movie titled “Fair Game.”  You may remember it as the one and only movie starring [...]

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Simulating a Steep Grade Can Be Tricky

Simulating a Steep Grade Can Be Tricky

When our client asked us to create a 3D simulation of a proposed grade change with a 30 foot retaining wall in front of their already existing building, we knew that would be an interesting and challenging study to produce. The primary goal for this simulation was to help our client better explain to both [...]

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Low Detail 3D Models and Animation as a Planning Tool

Low Detail 3D Models and Animation as a Planning Tool

Here’s a great example of how one of our clients used simple and affordable low detail 3D modeling and animation as a planning tool to demonstrate a large mixed use redevelopment project early in the planning stages to the city planning commission in Vancouver, WA. The goal of the animation was to communicate the intended [...]

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Using 3D Animation to Win Design-Build Contracts

Using 3D Animation to Win Design-Build Contracts

When one of our clients asked us to meet to discuss a new strategy for winning design build contracts, we were more than happy to oblige. The idea was to add an animated movie to the presentation and submittal package that would more effectively communicate our client’s design intent for a new project they wanted [...]

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New 3D Animation Helps Client Win Best Residential Award at Cityscape

New 3D Animation Helps Client Win Best Residential Award at Cityscape

Despite the recession, technology and 3D art continue to advance at a rapid pace, so today I want to share what I believe is the new standard for Master Plan Community animated videos, or short films as we like to refer to them. The subject matter for this video is a new MPC just outside [...]

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