Loklo Media 3D Animation Blog

I first saw this video and was astonished. Then I wished I had a video camera that would record at 1000 FPS. That’s the nice thing about 3D Animation, is that I can render at 1000 FPS… Though it might take a while to render… :/

I edited together a few of the more recent projects I’ve been working on. They’re all based on various water treatment processes, but of course the video showS the overall ability and hopefully shows the value for some in having animations like this in their arsenal.

(Some models in this reel were not created by Loklo – but provided by a great client).
Comment and feedback always welcome.

Good question. Of course my answer is a little biased – I think everyone should have some 3D, and everyone should have a website.
But in all reality, here’s what 3D is used for:

• training the new crew on how a process works
• showing off your new design (great for architectural) to increase pre-sales before construction is complete
• concurrent design – working with a 3D model/visual during the design phase, instead of after, to get it “just right” BEFORE construction or manufacturing starts
• Convincing board members with a visual representation of your idea, theory, formula instead of just numbers and data
• fancy logos and stuff
• anything else you can imagine

So, with that said, I’d like for you to take a very quick survey if you’re even a little interested in having 3D visualization incorporated into your business workflow.
Loklo Media – Do I need 3D survey
Thanks!

I believe that there are a lot of blog readers who never venture over to “the other side” of my site – the actual business side, where I offer 3D animation services for Architectural visualization, engineering, process/plant function animations and more. It’s really fun to be able to explain these different designs, and processes in 3D. Not only do I get to work in either Blender or 3DS Max (whichever gets the job done better, often both combined), but I get to actually learn all of the details involved with the system I’m showing.

One of the things that my previous clients love about me is that I’m not just a computer guy. I do love and know a lot about computers – Windows 95 thru 7, Linux, Mac OS X + hardware. I mean, I did go to school for electronics and computers. But I also grew up in the oil and gas industry of central eastern Alberta – so I’m very well acquainted with hands on stuff.

I rebuilt my first car (a 1965 Plymouth Fury III (second “story”)). I worked as a pipefitter and pipeliner as well as hotshot truck driver, small crane operator, and infrequently operated other heavy machinery – and loved it (most of the time). Though I love the computer and 3D stuff better. So when a client says “run some pipe from this building to that skid” – I know that flanges, valves, 90’s etc are needed. I also worked for a couple years as a custom house framer in Calgary – so I know how to swing a hammer and miss my finger. I know what a gable vs cottage roof is, as well as things like fascia, and the underlying structure.

So please head on over to www.loklomedia.com when you need that process or design illustrated. It’s great for print as well as video for either sales, pre-sales, or training purposes.

not much to say about this. Just testing some effects.
Yes, I know the audio is not timed well.
bad rotations on the bits after they land… something to work on.