{"id":5159,"date":"2020-10-30T10:42:01","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T08:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gopillaracademy.com\/blog\/?p=5159"},"modified":"2023-02-22T16:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T14:20:22","slug":"difference-3d-modeling-rendering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/difference-3d-modeling-rendering\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the difference between 3D modeling and 3D rendering?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_22 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/difference-3d-modeling-rendering\/#3D_Modeling_and_3D_Rendering_are_two_similar_yet_distinct_steps_within_the_digital_image_creation_process\" title=\"3D Modeling and 3D Rendering are two similar yet distinct steps within the digital image creation process\">3D Modeling and 3D Rendering are two similar yet distinct steps within the digital image creation process<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/difference-3d-modeling-rendering\/#3D_Modeling_and_Rendering_The_Phases_of_a_Graphic_Elaboration\" title=\"3D Modeling and Rendering: The Phases of a Graphic Elaboration\">3D Modeling and Rendering: The Phases of a Graphic Elaboration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/difference-3d-modeling-rendering\/#How_to_reuse_3D_models_within_various_3D_renderings\" title=\"How to reuse 3D models within various 3D renderings\">How to reuse 3D models within various 3D renderings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/difference-3d-modeling-rendering\/#Practically_speaking_a_single_model_can_be_used_in_multiple_shots_and_lifestyle_images_all_with_different_backgrounds_and_purposes\" title=\"Practically speaking, a single model can be used in multiple shots and lifestyle images, all with different backgrounds and purposes\">Practically speaking, a single model can be used in multiple shots and lifestyle images, all with different backgrounds and purposes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/difference-3d-modeling-rendering\/#Learn_how_to_model_and_render_a_project_through_the_famous_software_of_the_Autodesk_suite_3D_Studio_Max_in_association_with_the_most_used_3D_render_engine_V-Ray\" title=\"Learn how to model and render a project through the famous software of the Autodesk suite, 3D Studio Max, in association with the most used 3D render engine, V-Ray.\">Learn how to model and render a project through the famous software of the Autodesk suite, 3D Studio Max, in association with the most used 3D render engine, V-Ray.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/difference-3d-modeling-rendering\/#Enroll_to_GoPillars_Academy_3DS_Max_V-Ray_complete_course_-_for_only_60_USD_instead_of_349USD_for_a_limited_time_and_become_a_3D_expert_in_just_24_hours\" title=\"Enroll to GoPillar\u2019s Academy 3DS Max + V-Ray complete course \u2013 for only 60 USD instead of 349USD for a limited time and become a 3D expert in just 24 hours!\">Enroll to GoPillar\u2019s Academy 3DS Max + V-Ray complete course \u2013 for only 60 USD instead of 349USD for a limited time and become a 3D expert in just 24 hours!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3D_Modeling_and_3D_Rendering_are_two_similar_yet_distinct_steps_within_the_digital_image_creation_process\"><\/span><strong>3D Modeling and 3D Rendering are two similar yet distinct steps within the digital image creation process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want a 3D rendering, first you need to have already processed and modeled it in 3D. The computer cannot create a photo realistic image of a space if it does not have access to its elements\u2019 dimensions, shape and textures.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillaracademy.com\/product\/3ds-max-v-ray-complete-course\/?coupon=blogdiscount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BANNER-ENG-3DS-MaxVRay-1024x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3D_Modeling_and_Rendering_The_Phases_of_a_Graphic_Elaboration\"><\/span><strong>3D Modeling and Rendering: The Phases of a Graphic Elaboration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The first step in any digital graphics processing method is to <strong>build your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/3d-artists-understanding-3d-renderings\/\">3D<\/a> models<\/strong>. As we have already mentioned, a designer typically uses software that can mathematically position the vertices, edges and faces for each element of the <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillaracademy.com\/blog\/modellazione-3d-e-rendering-3d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D model<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once the initial construction is complete, designers typically <strong>add textures such as wood, stone, or glass<\/strong> to make the model look realistic. The 3D modeling process usually ends at this point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once the first step is completed, the actual 3D rendering process begins. In this phase, which is also commonly called 3D visualization, a designer constructs a scene by arranging the previously processed 3D models in the given space to create a design that&#8217;s functional and aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You will then have to customize lights, shadows and textures, and position the camera at the desired angle to obtain a final photo <strong>realistic image of the space.<\/strong> Once these last details are finished and filed, the computer will complete the rendering process.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-13787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Progettazione-BIM_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Progettazione BIM_1\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_reuse_3D_models_within_various_3D_renderings\"><\/span><strong>How to reuse 3D models within various 3D renderings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A <strong>3D model<\/strong> is actually quite easy to edit. Once created, the color and design elements of a model can be changed somewhat easily, which means that a 3D model of a sofa may be enough to then process 20-30 distinct catalog images, as well as define some single images to use for website presentations and interior design projects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practically_speaking_a_single_model_can_be_used_in_multiple_shots_and_lifestyle_images_all_with_different_backgrounds_and_purposes\"><\/span><strong>Practically speaking, a single model can be used in multiple shots and lifestyle images, all with different backgrounds and purposes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>3D renderings<\/strong>, on the other hand, are much more difficult to edit, especially if they are animated. Therefore, it would be best to focus on editing and reusing individual 3D models and processing multiple versions of the same image from there, rather than modifying the rendered image.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_how_to_model_and_render_a_project_through_the_famous_software_of_the_Autodesk_suite_3D_Studio_Max_in_association_with_the_most_used_3D_render_engine_V-Ray\"><\/span><em>Learn how to model and render a project through the famous software of the Autodesk suite, 3D Studio Max, in association with the most used 3D render engine, V-Ray.<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillaracademy.com\/product\/3ds-max-v-ray-complete-course\/?coupon=blogdiscount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BANNER-ENG-3DS-MaxVRay-1024x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enroll_to_GoPillars_Academy_3DS_Max_V-Ray_complete_course_-_for_only_60_USD_instead_of_349USD_for_a_limited_time_and_become_a_3D_expert_in_just_24_hours\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopillaracademy.com\/product\/3ds-max-v-ray-complete-course\/?coupon=blogdiscount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll to GoPillar\u2019s Academy 3DS Max + V-Ray complete course \u2013 for only 60 USD instead of 349USD for a limited time and become a 3D expert in just 24 hours!<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents 3D Modeling and 3D Rendering are two similar yet distinct steps within the digital image creation process3D Modeling and Rendering: The Phases of a Graphic ElaborationHow to reuse 3D models within various 3D renderingsPractically speaking, a single model can be used in multiple shots and lifestyle images, all with different backgrounds and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":5160,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[440,441],"tags":[356,357],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5159"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5159"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5159\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16435,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5159\/revisions\/16435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5160"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopillarnews.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}