Piranesi is a
specialised '3D painting' tool, allowing you to start with a simple
rendering of a 3D model, and quickly develop it into high quality images
ready for client presentations. You can use Piranesi to quickly develop
photorealistic images, by painting in textures and scenery with
automatic perspective and masking; or you can Piranesi's wealth of
effects to generate non-photorealistic images that have a more subtle,
hand-rendered feel and focus the client's mind of what is important in
the design. You can even use Piranesi with a 2D plan or elevation image,
or to generate Panoramas!
With Piranesi there are three basic
steps to creating images that will capture your clients' imaginations
and help you win business.
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Use your preferred
modelling package to create and save a simple geometric
model. Select your viewpoint and lighting, then render.
Piranesi accepts output directly from most popular
rendering applications. Alternatively you can
transfer your model as a DXF file or 3DS file into the
Vedute viewer (supplied with Piranesi) to create your
initial image.
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Piranesi responds to depth
and material information stored in each pixel, enabling
you to work quickly and accurately as you "paint in
space".
You can use colours and tints, apply photographic or
hand drawn textures, and add backgrounds and supporting
detail. Feedback is instantaneous, allowing you to test
options and steadily refine your image.
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The real fun starts as you
begin to use Piranesi's intelligent painting tools in an
expressive way, adding emphasis to your real areas of
interest and relaxing focus in others. Develop your
image as a soft watercolour or a clearly delineated
etching.
Each effect you invent can be stored as a style to be
applied consistently to future images.
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To see Piranesi in action you can watch a video tutorial or download a
demonstration version to try yourself.
For more on the history of Piranesi see the article
Beyond Photorealism, by Paul Richens, one of the original developers
of Piranesi.
For more information, a brochure or
demonstration CD contact ArchImaging Solutions at
products@archimaging.com.au or download an order form or
brochure:
Visit Piranesi at Informatix Software International site.
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