CGI Group Computer Generated Imagery
01 INTRODUCTION IBI Group Calgary was established in 1977 and has developed a strong client base and an outstanding reputation over the subsequent years. We also serve the wider IBI group and have completed many projects for IBI offices in Canada and the US. This is a showcase of our work over the past seven years. Many of you have not worked with us before; we ll introduce you to the team, highlight some of the projects we ve worked on and outline the services we can offer your projects. Hopefully we ll be working with you very soon. GOOGLE EARTH The Graphics team has a licensed copy of Google Earth Pro and can provide high resolution satellite and street view images licensed for commercial use. OTHER GRAPHIC SERVICES We create D artwork and posters, such as the widely circulated Environmental Impacts on Learning infographic we created for THiNK. The team also offers advice and expertise on graphics software such as PowerPoint, InDesign and Photoshop. QR codes are scattered throughout this booklet. These link to further, online content that we didn t have space to include here or that is difficult to show in print - such as animations. We encourage you to explore this additional content and recommend Red Laser for ios or Android as the best app for reading QR codes.
1 BEDPOD, IBI THINK CLINICAL BLOCK, PRINCESS ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, GUERNSEY GLENMORE GARDENS, CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA 4 NORTH STONEY NEW TOWN, ALBERTA, CANADA 1 IBI GROUP 4
0 STILL IMAGES Photorealistic still images are the bulk of our work for the practice but this encompasses a wide spectrum of styles and content - ranging from white card style concept models, through to full photo montaged images (blending computer images with real world photographs). We ve worked on every type of project from healthcare, education and science, through to residential and large masterplanning projects; from exteriors to interiors. Our images have been used for everything from PowerPoint presentations, bid submissions, development permits and even site hoardings. VERIFIABLE VIEWS Verifiable views are becoming a commonly used tool for planning applications, especially those in sensitive areas. Creating a verifiable view isn t much different from our normal process except that it requires extensive documentation and careful control of the camera points. We have written a document explaining the process. When commissioning such an image it is important to note that this is a time consuming process, requiring external consultants, so if a verifiable view is required it needs to be planned into the project programme from the outset. 4 5
1 4 CASTLE HILL SCHOOL, NEWBURY, UK ROYAL LIVERPOOL UNIVERSIT Y HOSPITAL CAR PARK, LIVERPOOL, UK NDM BASEMENT REFURBISHMENT, OXFORD, UK OXFORD SPIRES ACADEMY, OXFORD, UK IBI GROUP 1 6 4
0 5 LUMINAIRE DESIGN 6 SPIRE RECEPTION REFURBISHMENT, BRIGHTON, UK 7 SUNLINE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THOUSAND PALMS, CALIFORNIA, USA 8 ADULT MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, PRINCESS ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, GUERNSEY 9 HADYN ELLIS BUILDING, CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, CARDIFF, UK STILL IMAGES 7 6 9 5 8 7
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0 ANIMATION Animations present many challenges not inherent when creating still images; the team has the many additional skills required to overcome those challenges. A still image may take twenty minutes on average for the computer to generate; twenty-five such stills are needed to get just one second of animation - that s 1,500 frames required for a full minute of animation. Added to which, we need to manipulate each frame before it is final - imagine using Photoshop to enhance and add to a computer generated image (something we do regularly with still images); imagine doing that on each frame of an animation and you can appreciate the scale of task that we face when producing an animation. In Calgary we have an established pipeline/workflow especially geared towards high end animation production; we have the tools, both software and hardware, to tackle the most ambitious projects. This system optomizes the use of technology allowing for maximum productivity in animation production. Post processing is all handled in house. We can produce all current file versions, for stand alone, or web use. 9
1 HADYN ELLIS BUILDING SCIENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, CARDIFF, UK IBI GROUP 1 10
1 0 ANIMATION WEST GROVE ESTATES CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA 1 11
1 SINGLE BEDROOM LAYOUT, YSBYTY ANEURIN BEVAN, EBBW VALE, UK PROPOSED PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, ENFIELD, UK YSBYTY YSTRAD FAWR, CAERPHILLY, UK 4 ADULT MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, PRINCESS ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, GUERNSEY 1 IBI GROUP 1
04 SKETCHUP As well as providing photorealistic output we are very often involved at the early concept stages of a project when such images are not appropriate or even possible as a design solution hasn t been reached. SketchUp is a valuable tool for us in this respect, allowing us to develop and amend a model rapidly as the design evolves. Sometimes the SketchUp images themselves are sufficient, other times we enhance these images in Photoshop and even by hand to create something more artistic. SketchUp is the tool we use to model most of our photo realistic images and animations as it is a faster, more fluid modelling tool than either D Studio Max or Revit. 4 1
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05 THE TEAM OLIVER CAVANNA CGI LEAD/DIGITAL ARTIST - VANCOUVER Oliver Cavanna is a creatively driven, Graphics Technician with 11 years experience creating innovative property marketing material and technically accurate illustrations and animations. Oliver s international experience has seen him work on many high profile projects such as the Sydney Olympic Park Station, the British House of Commons and the redevelopment of BC Place in Vancouver. His projects have covered many aspects of urban and architectural design such as Masterplanning, transportation, commercial, residential and institutional developments. MATT CLEMENTSON CGI LEAD/DIGITAL ARTIST - CALGARY A graduate of the Welsh School of Architecture in Cardiff, Matt is RIBA Part II qualified and a member of ACM/Siggraph and the American Society of Architectural Illustrators. With over 17 years as a professional visualiser, Matt moved to Canada and joined IBI Calgary. When not working Matt can be found either crusing around on one of his longboards or snowboarding. 15
1 4 OXFORD MOLECUL AR PATHOLOGY INSTITUTE, OXFORD UNIVERSIT Y, UK JOHN HENRY COURT, NURSES RESIDENCE, GUERNSEY, UK ECO HOUSE COMPETITION ENTRY, UK 18 PEARS AVENUE, TORONTO, CANADA IBI GROUP 1 16 4
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