Product and Architectural Visualization Techniques

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Free Online Course: Product and Architectural Visualization Techniques provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Product and Architectural Visualization Techniques is taught by Aaron F. Ross.

Overview
  • Learn the essential techniques to present computer-aided designs in print, video, and the web.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Course prerequisites
    1. Preparation and Layout
    • Choosing a visualization app
    • Project asset management
    • Importing and referencing
    • Layout and scene organization
    2. Lighting and Shading
    • Shading surfaces with materials
    • Adding detail with textures
    • Daylighting
    • Practical lighting
    • Studio lighting
    • Global illumination
    3. Photography
    • Exposure and tone mapping
    • Lightbox photography
    • Close-up and macro photography
    • Vehicles and large-scale objects
    • Architecture and interior design
    • Orthographic and isometric projections
    4. Rendering and Image Manipulation
    • Working with high dynamic range images
    • Using transparency and alpha channels
    • Compositing render passes
    • Rendering light groups
    • Rendering for print and prepress
    • Converting color modes and profiles
    5. Animation
    • Turntables and camera orbits
    • Controlling camera rotations
    • Rigging a walkthrough camera
    • Rendering an animation
    Conclusion
    • Next steps