Assessment
Using Model Images to Enhance Communication
Are there ways to define rules that map materials from a predefined palette to search sets to create quick renderings?
Use a predefined palette of materials that have been taken from the default library and renamed to correspond with the search sets added earlier.<\/p>\nYou can create a predefined list of generic search sets and corresponding textures. Then you can reuse these on similar projects, which will save an enormous amount of time.
Creating Animations
What types of motions can be illustrated using object animations?
The list is open-ended. Popular examples include: opening and closing doors; raising or lowering elevator cars or crane loads; rotating crane booms; moving heavy equipment around on site; moving vehicles, boats, and mechanical equipment.
How does including animation enhance the effectiveness of a walk-through movie?
Adding motion to the objects that appear in a walk-through movie increases the realism and believability of the process being illustrated. Static objects create a barrier that makes the movie less believable and, thus, less effective at communicating your point. Motion helps to create a truly immersive experience that reinforces the apparent validity of the movie.