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Creating visualization of unbuilt architecture is what we do. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes in this visualization world of ours that we’ve created a blog to track and share it all.
April, 2017

Entourage – not the hit show once on HBO – rather the people, plants, and cars in our Arch Viz world. This may not be as exciting as a discussion about a TV show but we’ll give it a whirl. Entourage is a series of items that fill the scene….

February, 2017

There is a method to the madness. It’s true. For each project that we work on here at F13 we employ a specific process. This is a process that as a whole stays the same from project to project, but obviously with some variation. I’ve been doing 3D renderings and…

January, 2017

Everyone loves a good story. The desire to be entertained is something people have in common the world over. With that in mind, I have heard many stories about how people came into their professions and many specific to the ArchViz industry. So, without further ado, here (in his own…

December, 2016

Life’s a lot easier when everyone invested in a project is fully informed about their role in the process. Here is a list of items you should be prepared to provide to the visualization firm of your choice. 1. TO ENSURE THE BID IS ACCURATE, PROVIDE PDF’s of floor plans…

November, 2016

A visualization team asks a lot of its clients to ensure it has all it needs to create an end result that surpasses a client’s expectations and makes them want to keep coming back for more. We will discuss those requirements in our December blog, but for now, let’s turn…

October, 2016

1. EXPERIENCE A firm should have plenty of years of experience under their belts Ask how long the leaders of the company have been in the industry not just the cumulative hours of experience of all employees.  If the people running the show have been around the block they will…

September, 2016

LARRY CURRENCE IS THE NEWEST ADDITION TO F13. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team. As the Director of Business Development, Larry will be based in Washington, DC. HERE’S WHAT HE HAD TO SHARE WITH US: What differentiates F13 from other companies? F13 is passionate about architectural visualization…

June, 2016

Rendering Animation Virtual Reality Virtual Reality (VR) – the next frontier for architectural visualization. With the releases of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, interaction with virtual environments has never been as immersive as before. Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR have made these tools more ubiquitous and accessible. Audiences…