TWO-DIMENSIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHIC OVERLAYS & ENHANCEMENTS:
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A very effective and economical architectural and engineering illustration product is the 2D photographic overlay.

It can be developed by scanning the desired photographic view and directly superimposing individually drawn two- dimensional images of the project produced using various computer programs.  This technique creates a sense of realism, dimension, and proportional relationships without developing full three-dimensional computer models. Although this effect is very striking, it is limited to “one view” and does not produce the alternative angles that 3D models provide.

The two-dimensional technique is very effective in presenting a project’s relationship to its environment and the visual impact it presents.  Uses include public awareness presentations, newspaper publications, and client communications. Two-dimensional photographic overlays can be produced in a relatively short timeframe and reproduced in a variety of sizes.

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