Using the Power of Digital 3D Technologies to Maximize the Visual Impact of your Projects
3D RENDERINGS | 3D ANIMATION | 3D INTERACTIVITY
3D ILLUSTRATIONS & RENDERINGS

We do two types of 3D renderings or 3D illustrations, as they are also called: the ones that recreate a fully digital 3D environment and the ones that blend 3D geometry with a photographic background.

If it is an architectural 3D illustration, the urban context is to be addressed in a rather schematic or literal way. A 3D architectural rendering depicted against a photo (also called a 3D photo simulation) can, in the other hand, be sometimes too literal. We can advise you the best path to follow, case by case.

We decided to organize our 3D illustration work in three groups: 3D architectural renderings, 3D interior design renderings and, finally, 3D illustrations with transportation as a theme. See the small menu below.

3D technology improves so fast that we try to showcase only our very latest work. Still, some of our images are oldies but goodies, so we left them there.
3D ANIMATION & A/V EDITING

It has been said many times that what makes a good rendering is not an accurate geometry –which is still very important- but a credible light distribution (also credible materials and textures). We believe our still images have all that. How about 3D animation, then?

We try to move beyond the pedestrian quality of many ‘fly bys' and walk-thrus' out there by designing virtual camera graceful movements, fluid pace and appropriate sound. We study the work of the great movie-making masters, taking our inspiration from their work.

The included 3D animations cover a wide range of subject matters. Most of them were originally rendered at HD 720p resolution. You will see them here at half that resolution but still very sharp, smooth-running and artifact-free.

Additionally, we have included a sampler of or A/V editing capabilities, as applied to corporate video and other needs that you may have.
3D INTERACTIVITY & E-COMMERCE

Introducing 3D Interactivity, 3Di for short, as the most exciting breakthrough in the realm of 3D computer visualization of the recent years.

How is 3Di different from a 3D rendering or a 3D video, and why is it so important? In a nutshell: A 3D interactive experience allows participation and, thus, learning by doing. This creates very rich and memorable connections that are perfect for eCommerce and educational implementations.

Being resolution-independent, 3Di geometry can be displayed at any size on the screen, without affecting download time. The underlying code downloads extremely fast, as well.

As this technology is so new, our portfolio is still growing. However, you will find here a number of very engaging and, in some cases, very dense and complex examples. Just start pressing the buttons on each panel, click & drag the mouse around and see what happens. You will be nicely surprised.
CONTACT US

For a free consultation on the best ways to maximize the visual impact of your project using 3D technologies:

Phone: 310.477.5327

Email: julio@llosa.net

Address: 501 Palisades Dr. #123 - Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

We are open to new partnerships and alliances in the following areas:

  • Product Marketing & eCommerce
  • Web Site Design & programming
  • Architectural & Engineering Services
  • Public Relation & Community Outreach

    We welcome resumes & portfolios of digital artists and programmers in the following areas:

  • V-Ray materials & illumination
  • Java & JavaScript programming
  • Web-based eCommerce.
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    COPYRIGHT NOTICE

    All graphic and written material shown at and being part of this web site, including html code and layouts, JavaScript routines, flv video streaming files and Java 3D environments and 3D elements & behaviors, as well as Java non-compiled code are copyright © 1997-2009 Julio Llosa & the ARCHIMEDIANS, except when explicitly stated otherwise.

    The opening screen is NOT a Flash-based animation. It is a self-generated random sequence written in-house with JavaScript. The images are loaded on demand for fast initial deployment.

    All rights reserved.

    All testimonials from clients have been quoted verbatim from actual business email exchanges and are reproduced with permission.

    Please contact Julio Llosa about possible links to this web site and reproduction permissions.
    MEET OUR TEAM

    The Archimedians are a tightly integrated group of multiple but synergistically complementary talents.
         
     

    Julio Llosa earned his bachelor's in Architecture in Peru and did his Masters in Computer Applications in Architecture at UCLA.

    Julio has more than 15 years of experience in 3D visualization and programming and has consulted for firms in high profile winning efforts related to architecture and transportation. He has consulted on visualization for AECOM, STV, Inc, Metro-MTA and many others.

    As our principal, Julio is our leading renderer and animator. He is in charge of 3D Java and Javascript web programming, as well.

    Jason Karuza is a native Southern Californian who completed his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Computer Science at UCLA. He is a software engineer.

    Jason has developed numerous web sites and blogs as well as provided HTML, CSS, and Javascript customizations on top of Perl, PHP, ASP, and .NET back ends. He also has done a variety of application projects with Java and C++.

    Jason brilliantly bridges the gap between back end web technologies, including eCommerce, and our 3D digital content.
    Ezequiel Casares, Zeq for his friends, was born in Argentina and he received his BA in Film & Television at UC Long Beach.

    With a trademark meticulous attention to detail, his work mixes web design, video and computer graphics in a seamless blend of allure and artistry, in the context of high design, branding and advertising.

    Zeq is our leader 2D designer for web animation as well as an accomplished 3D motion modeler, as he is starting to be proficient in 3D work in general, learning the skills from the rest of our team.
    Alonso Llosa, a native from Peru, graduated with honors from UCLA earning his BA in Film & Television.

    Alonso works closely with the entertainment industry, having edited numerous TV spots, movie trailers, corporate & promotional videos for high profile clients such as Southwest Airlines, Sony and 20th Century Fox. Alonso is currently finishing up his first full length feature film.

    Alonso is responsible for the audio and video editing of our animation work and he is also our leading virtual camera motion designer.
    FROM OUR CLIENTS

    The following testimonials have been quoted verbatim from email exchanges with our clients, with their approval.
     
    OUR SERVICES

    The Archimedians aspire to be your one-stop resource for all your 3D renderings, animation and interactivity needs.
         
     
    WORK HIGHLIGTHS - BLOG

    August 20, 2009     - We just finished final testing of new Glen irani Architects web site. Fast and very cool!

    February 25, 2009 - We are preparing a rendering of the Taj Blue Diamond Hotel in Pune, India. HFS Concepts 4, our client. Thanks, Paul!

    January 22, 2009 - An animation sequence we made for Metro, depicting the new Eastside Extension of their Gold Line, will be posted in their new web site.

    June 12, 2008 - Study of 3D interactive eCommerce for Modernica, in Los Angeles. We do a prototype using their exclusive Tenon chair.

    February 28, 2008 - The City of Agoura Hills requests us a rendering of the widening of the Reyes Adobe bridge, over the 101 freeway.

    January 20, 2008 - Soliant Energy form Pasadena is refining their new generation of solar collectors and they want us to prepare 3D interactive material.
    VISION STATEMENT

    The relentless progress in visual technologies thru the ages: the challenge to harness the latest ones is now ours.
         

    Digital 3D technologies are powerful instruments that can be effectively used to maximize the visual impact of your projects and ideas.

    This web site is a good example of what we believe in: a portfolio of 3D digital work with easy navigation and extremely fast loading time with more than 500 lines of JavaScript code behind its simplicity and directness.

    Making complex things seem easy: That's exactly our point!
    ABOUT US

    ARCHIMEDIANS was created many years ago by Julio Llosa to attend the needs of the AEC industry for 3D illustrations, renderings and animations of their presentation material and projects.

    Over time, in addition to 3D illustrations and 3D animation, other capabilities were added to our services: professional video editing, web design and back end programming to seamlessly integrate online all the above. Conversely, our clientele expanded to include interior designers and decorators, landscape architects, industrial designers and developers, among others.

    We have now experience integrating our 3D material into the following areas:

  • Project presentations.
  • Fund raising efforts.
  • Real estate marketing.
  • Community outreach programs.
  • Environmental impact studies.
  • 3D interactive eCommerce.
  • High concept web sites.
    • Paleolithic wall painting of animals inside the Altamira caves, Spain
    Medieval stained glass window at Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc, Rouen, France
    Renaissance geometric perspective applied to an oil painting by Canaletto
    Underwater high definition video of the sunken remains of the RMS Titanic

    3D renderings and illustrations of your projects.

    All good rendering begins with an accurate CAD model. We can take your AutoCAD files and convert them to our software. Let's use those in-house 3D models and take them to the next level!

    We can prepare fully rendered realistic environments or photo-overlays in which 3D graphics seamlessly integrate with the real condition.

    Additionally, we can provide you printing coordination service in a variety of media and sizes, including large format posters, canvas and others.
    3D animations     tightly conceptualized and artistically executed.

    We can provide you with very compact and fluid files suitable for the web, 720p HD format and everything in between. We can do DVD and Blu-Ray authoring, as well.

    We have a fast PC-based rendering farm for fast turn around as well as Mac-based workstations for A/V editing.
    Additionally, we have in house the equipment and expertise to take care of all your video production needs and integrate live footage and 3D animation graphics in a seamless and integrated way.
    3D interactive smart panels seamlessly integrated into your web site.

    We can take your 3D models or model the objects from scratch. For complex objects with elaborate detail and/or organic shapes we use a photographic based 3D scanning. After that, we establish the logic and write the back end routines to make the 3D panel come alive.

    The final step is the implementation of a friendly user interface visually integrated to your existing web site. Additionally, we can provide you with stand alone touch screen hardware-accelerated 3Di flat panels with to be displayed in public areas.
    Putting it all together     with our web programming expertise.

    Once your 3D assets are there you need to either print the 3D renderings, replicate the 3D animations in a particular media, CD, DVD or Blu-Ray or just post them on the web.

    We have the technical skills and programming capabilities to help you implement an specialized 3Di based eCommerce back end or just organize or even design from scratch your web site.

    This very web site is a good example of what we can do for you.

    "This is a WOW..."

    Gerry Seelman - Senior Vice-President
    DMJM-Harris - Los Angeles, CA
    "...looking real good....great wood, great color lights, etc...

    Great view out the window on the right side ...Nice touch!!"

    Frank Goguen - Lead Architect
    Countrywide Financial - Irvine, CA


    "This really is a lovely piece of art. Is there a contest you can enter this into?"

    Ned Racine - Senior Communications Officer
    Metro - MTA - Los Angeles, CA

    I wanted to let you know that everyone loves your animation of the Gold Line Eastside Extension.  We are using it with great success. Thank you for a great job!

    Barbara Burns - Manager
    Metro - MTA - Los Angeles, CA
    "..the overall piece is magnificent; the resolution is exquisite, the flow is good, the music is a good match. Very impressive."

    Jerri Randrup - Director of Marketing
    CHW - Stockton, CA

    "Our prospective donors can now see the true scope of this building. The "oohs" and "aahs" are really fun to hear as we show them your animation!"

    Linda Philipp - Vice President
    St. Joseph Foundation - Stockton, CA
    "Julio is a leader in the field."

    Art Border - Senior Vice-President
    RBB Architects Inc - Los Angeles, CA
    "What wonderful things have been said about your work the past days..."

    Pat Bywater - Director of Marketing
    STV, Inc - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
    "WOW, all the images are really looking great!    "

    Chris Flick - Director of Interior Design
    Anshen + Allen - San Francisco, CA
    "...That's a great animation!"

    Craig Pearson
    AECOM, Los Angeles - Associate Vice President - Creative Marketing Services Transportation
    "Well….IT WENT FANTASTIC!!!!! Julio, those displays MADE the presentation so good…they weren’t the focus of the presentation and yet they “drove” the presentation!
    Very cool! ... Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"

    Pat Bywater - Vice President
    Hill International - Irvine, CA