5 Ways to Give Comments on an Architectural Rendering Draft: Pros and Cons
3D architectural rendering projects wind up with satisfying and high-quality visualization works. This is because the architects and interior designers work closely with the 3D team giving notes in each round. By doing this, the 3D artists are able to understand the vision of the designers, and save plenty of time and money. Here, the way of giving comments, references, and making requests is vital to the success of an archviz project. It’s all about communication with the 3D team as well as the timeliness of delivery of the final results.
Now, the dilemma is: how to comment on the drafts of an architectural visualization project to maximize the efficiency and get what you want accurately? As an architectural rendering studio, AIMIR has summarized five ways of giving notes and described the pros and cons of them. You’ll be able to select the one that suits your preferences in this manner, which assists you to utilize a remote 3D rendering studio’s to its full potential.
#1. Commenting directly with the help of annotation software
As we’ve been delivering archviz works to the world since 2006, we have to say, commenting directly using an annotation software probably is the best possible way to make yourself clear. By using professional annotation software such as Acrobat PDF or Adobe InDesign, one can clearly mark the point and comment. The amazing thing lies to the real-time commenting tool. For projects that needs teamwork, this is a perfect tool on marking up and making notes.
Pros:
- Different members of your team are able to mark the draft up in real time;
- Extreme clear on all comments, even there are loads of them;
- All drafts can be seen in one file.
Cons:
- It could be paid access;
- Some of the software may not be suitable for amateurs.
#2. Commenting directly with reference images with the help of annotation software
Commenting with references is not doubt one of our most-want-to-sees. Because it is direct and full of messages as well as proper allocation of information. Compared with the first method, this commenting way gives more visual information that is of great help in 3D rendering process. For example, when you want to make the lighting brighter, there is nothing more accurate than attaching the wanted light. The other thing we have to say is, this method reduces the misunderstanding in comments. There is a chance that the references are mislabeled or misplaced so that the 3D team miss them. Meanwhile, this method can use the same software with the first one. This mean the process can be done within the team.
Pros:
- Easy to understand with combination of direct message and image;
- Reduce misunderstanding by directly connect the notes to the points;
- Real-time team editing available;
- All drafts can be seen in one file.
Cons:
- May need more time than just commenting the text messages;
- It could be paid access;
- Some of the software may not be suitable for amateurs.
#3. Commenting with numbering
The magnitude of work that comes with the profession of architecture reveals certain traits in them, and one of the attributes is planning and organizing. So, it is no surprise when we receive the marked drafts with numbers of comments. Especially when there are many to mark up, numbering seems to be the best option. What you need to do is to number the points where you want to make change or request, and then complete the description somewhere else – usually attached together.
Pros:
- Easy to sort comments when there are many of them;
- Clear when allocating items, such as furniture, vegetation, streetlights and more.
Cons:
- Have to separate comments and numbered images;
- Need to be careful not to mistake numbers and comments.
#4. Handwriting with the help of digital devices
You may come across a situation where you need to draw a line of the fence. Certainly, you find it difficult to make it in the annotation software. In this case, handwriting and drawing directly on the drafts is the perfect solution. The truth is, there are various kinds of adjustments in 3D rendering drafts, not all of them can be described by sheer words. Architectural visualization is a job about visual, so the users of them must have strict high requirements on visual presentation. With the help of graphics pads and pen tablets, you can create your mark-ups hassle-free.
Pros:
- Perfect for drawing comments;
- More accurate on comments.
Cons:
- Need to pay attention to the handwriting;
- Hardware support needed.
#5. Handwriting on scanned copies
This could be one of the less used method of giving comments in ArchViz industry. However, it remains to be the first choice to some users, especially who is not good at tech-stuff, or who has the habit of viewing the draft on physical papers. Hence, the traditional markup experience optimizes the work of some architects and interior designers. In all, handwriting on scanned copies to give comments in a 3D rendering project is a great choice for non-digital users and physical viewing lovers.
Pros:
- Friendly to non-digital users.
Cons:
- The scanned copy may not be distinct;
- Need to pay attention to the handwriting.
To Wrap Up
On the whole, giving comments has various methods, and each of them has its pros and cons. Whatever method is used, the aim is to deliver your thoughts on the 3D rendering drafts. Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ll have an idea about the best method to comment on drafts to make the 3D rendering process smooth and efficient.
What is your common way to mark-up drafts? Do you have any other efficient commenting methods? Welcome to share with us! If you’re looking for reliable 3D team to handle your project, or want to create show-stopping 3D visuals, please contact our architectural rendering studio for the best tailored service!