When Does Photorealistic Rendering Really Come in Handy

There are times when you need that picture perfect result. And that is where the help of photorealistic rendering comes in and has been used in promotional materials for many different industries. The way one goes about with photorealistic rendering is to use a wireframe model to sculpt the image, then the outer layers including textures, shadows and shading.

When the basic wireframe model is built, the image can be personalized according to the design requirements. But the real concern is -  Is photorealistic rendering really required? Sometimes photography just doesn’t give you the perfect shot or angle that you want from a photo or video. There are some areas and industries that use photorealistic rendering but are not limited to it, including architecture, gaming, entertainment and simulation.

1.    Entertainment and Movies

Not many movies and televisions shows are devoid of photorealistic rendering in some way, shape or form. An obvious example is from the movie San Andreas where gigantic waves and gaping whirlpools seem to appear and buildings seem to break off and chunks of concrete fall to the ground or the Avengers where the Hulk throws Loki around like a play thing, muttering “Puny god” right after we see Loki’s flabbergasted expression. Other times, the photorealistic rendering is subtle like removing a passing airplane from the sky in a movie set in 13th Century Scotland. But the effects are still there regardless of how large or small they are.

2.    Architectural Models

Renders were actually used to add layers in architectural models of buildings and the finished model was prepared by hand. The same models are made in a more cost effective manner by the help of computers. Computers add another invaluable feature to architectural models apart from photorealistic rendering. That feature is the ability to add animations to allow the clients to see more of their building project from every possible angle as a more realistic representation. Corrections can be made fast and effectively if something in the model seems off.

3.    Simulations

Fuel costs and flight time are two of the major cost considerations for having flight simulators in place. They provide a realistic environment for professional pilots to be trained without being exposed to the real risks of air travel. They can perfect their flying techniques to be prepared for anything that is thrown their way. There is no fear of running into a horrific accident or catching dangerous updrafts when a pilot in training is inside a simulator.

Not just flight, but racing simulators have become the “in” thing these days. There are some games like Forza Motorsport 7 and Project Cars I and II that when played on a realistic simulator, provide realistic handling and photorealistic rendering of visuals inside a car’s cockpit so drivers can understand the risks of driving a race car before they make it through to real world racing.

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