WSP | Visualization and Data Intelligence Services

VISUALIZATION AND DATA INTELLIGENCE

PHOTO SIMULATION

Photo simulations are a cost effective visualization technique to view design concepts in context and illustrate potential visual impacts. Photo simulations combine the accuracy of 3D CAD and photography to represent design concepts accurately. PROCESS Photo simulations combine site photography and 3D modeling of designs from project CAD and GIS documents. Typically, a 3D model is created from CAD and positioned using GIS data. Cameras and lighting in the model are matched to the photography. The matching 3D views are rendered by the computer and combined in a digital painting application like Adobe Photoshop where elements of the image can be replaced. An animated, or “2.5D” photo simulation adds animated vehicles and people to turn the still image into a video. Video clips shot with moving cameras can also be matched and simulated through a similar process.

BENEFITS — Accurately represent visual impacts — Design concepts displayed within context — Cost-effective and faster turnaround visualization — Visual realism

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS — Visual impact analysis — Before/after views — Lighting analysis — Design alternatives — Community involvement

SAMPLES vizportfolio.com SERVICES viz.wspis.com/factsheets

Sept. 2024