Category · 26 articles
Workflow work from the ArchVizDaily journal
Every workflow breakdown and tutorial we have published, from render setup to final grade. Sorted newest first.
WorkflowBlender, 3ds Max, Rhino · 8 min
Modelling landscape topography that doesn't look like a wedding cake
Most rendered sites look like the building is sitting on a stack of layer cakes. Here's how I actually handle hillside grades so the image reads as real terrain.
WorkflowAny renderer · 7 min
Design development renders vs marketing renders: they are different jobs
The DD render exists to help the architect make a decision. The marketing render exists to sell an apartment. These need to be lit and staged completely differently.
WorkflowNot applicable · 9 min
Client communication for freelance archviz: the boring stuff that actually matters
Nobody teaches this and it's what makes or breaks a freelance career. Here's how I handle briefs, scope creep, and the difficult conversations.
WorkflowBusiness, pricing · 12 min
How much does a 3D architectural rendering cost in 2026: an honest price guide
Real 2026 pricing for exterior stills, interiors, animations, and packages, with the pricing logic that actually holds up on paid client work.
WorkflowPortfolio, hiring · 11 min
Archviz portfolio: what studios actually look for when they hire in 2026
The hiring bar for archviz artists has moved. What made a strong portfolio in 2022 will now get filtered out in the first pass. Advice from studio owners on the current bar.
WorkflowBlender 4.4, 3ds Max 2026 · 12 min
Blender vs 3ds Max for archviz: a working artist's honest comparison in 2026
Blender has closed most of the gap. 3ds Max still holds specific advantages that matter to studios. The real question is which one belongs in your pipeline.