Autodesk Impression - Art meets CAD?
I first saw Autodesk Impression, then called Vespa , at Autodesk University 2005. At that stage it was an idea, a concept to add an artistic touch to CAD. Today it’s a technology preview you can download...
AutoCAD Architecture
What's in a name?
The other day I was reading this thinking what BIM really mean? For that matter what does CAD, or is it CAAD which I always thought looked like CAD with a typo, mean?
(bim)x - a contractors view
Laura takes on the architects with a construction management eye view of BIM. It’s good to see this technology analysed, and being accepted, for other than design. BIM benefits Architects, Design Cons...
CAD and BIM General
CAD Management lessons from aviation
There has been much talk about CAD interoperablity being the cause of the dealys Airbus face with the A380 Superjumbo. I think this is a short but accurate summary: It is not the problem per se,...
Are Autodesk the "Bloggiest CAD Company"?
Shaan Hurley , who can be blamed for this blog , celebrates Autodesk’s 20th company blog with the release of exclusive footage of his close encounter with a friendly Aussie.
Realising the Freedom Tower: Pioneering Process Change - Darren J. Rizza - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Darren’s presentation covered Skidmore, Owings Merrill LLP (SOM) evolution from CAD to Building Information Modelling and how it’s being applied to the Freedom Tower Project, the reas...
"Transforming Building Process: Ideas Realised" - Phil Bernstein - Autodesk Building Solutions Division
Introduction: Phil Bernstein’s presentation covered the transition from traditional drawing board, to CAD, to Building Information Modelling as techniques to capture project design information. It...
To BIM or not to BIM, is not the question!
I recently attended presentations by Autodesk’s Phil Bernstein and SOM’s Darren Rizza (Freedom Tower) about Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Growing a Kiwi 3D digital content/graphics industry
The link below has the details of my recent, unexpected, investment to assist in developing a world leading 3D digital graphics content industry in New Zealand. Ok, it’s not just me as via the Governm...
Chad Essley demos Alias Sketchbook Pro on a Tablet PC/Wacom
I don’t know much about the Alias product range but this demo by Chad Essley is rather compelling. A talented artist, digital sketchbook and tablet technology makes for a powerful combination. Chad Essley - Cartoon Monkey Animation / Illustration Chad Essley - Cartoon Monkey Animation / Illustration
CAD and BIM General
Fear and Loathing in CAD vs. BIM World?
J B Zallan has a view of the whole CAD vs BIM thing. I’m not so sure about the “vs” bit as I think CAD & BIM really are very different answers, from a different age, to the same problem but his blog is well worth a read. I’
CAD and BIM General
Comics, Powerpoint and Rendering?
Joel posted these for the intended audience, comic book artists, but I think many of the techniques for composition/lighting apply to both PowerPoint and rendering. Joel Johnson: Wally Wood's 22 Panels That Always Work: Unlimited Edition Ask any working comic book artist who has been in the