Frequently Asked Questions

How are 3D visualizations used?
What services do you offer?
How much does it cost?

What information do you need?

What software programs do you use?
What type of deliverables do you provide?

 

How are 3D Animations & Visualizations used?

Visualizations and animations can be adapted for a variety of communication needs. NC3D creates videos and still images that communicate complex and abstract information in ways that anyone can understand. Our work is persuasive, inspiring, informative, and accurate to real world data.

Our work is often used for:

  • Community Involvement
  • Presentations
  • Design Review
  • Public Relations
  • Environmental Impacts
  • Sales & Marketing Materials 
  • Walk-through and Fly-by Virtual Tours

 

What services do you offer?

  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Illustration
  • Visual Simulation
  • Video Production
  • Multimedia Development

 

How much does it cost?

The cost of our services is driven by factors which include the level of detail, the complexity of the background context and/or length of the animation. We understand the design industry and the intricacies of public projects. We strive to find solutions that work within our clients' budgets. Prices generally fall into the ranges below. Please contact us to request a proposal for your project.

  • 3D Animation (30-seconds) $10,000 - $20,000
  • 3D Illustration (per view) $1,000 - $4,000

 

What information do you need?

We work with very specific detail, highly conceptual designs, and every level in between.  Useful sources of information include:

  • Digital 3D models
  • CAD data
  • Digital photography
  • GIS data
  • Plans, profiles & elevations
  • Project address or location

 

What software programs do you use?

  • Autodesk 3D Studio Max
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • ESRI ArchGIS
  • Google SketchUp
  • Autodesk Combustion
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premier
  • Apple Final Cut
  • Chaos V-Ray
  • VR4Max
  • PTV Vissim
  • Custom SW 

 

What type of deliverables do you provide?

We provide broadcast quality, print-ready, web-compressed and interactive files in all common formats for both Windows and Mac. This includes:

  • DVD video
  • Blu-Ray HD video
  • Windows media video
  • Flash video
  • Quicktime video
  • JPEG, TIF and PDF images
  • Executable interactive software
  • PowerPoint
  • Photo-quality prints

Do you have more questions? Please call us at (503) 287-8000.