Category Archives: Architecture

October Subscription Modeler Perks

Monthly Bonus Content October 1 marks the second month of our SpeedTree Subscription Bonuses and we’ve got three models that will be available for any user with an active subscription. Each model comes in either a Hero, Desktop, or Mobile resolution. These assets will include all the variations (Fall, Winter, Summer) as well as any leaf map […]

Discounts on SpeedTree Studio, Architect and Tree Models Through October 12

Until October 12, get significant savings on SpeedTree Studio, SpeedTree Architect and all the trees you can use with them! SpeedTree Studio, regularly $895, is $595 ($300 off!) SpeedTree Architect, regularly $495, is $345 ($150 off!) And all VFX trees are half off! The sale applies only to VFX trees as listed at the “Version 7” […]

UE4 ArchViz Cited for Exceptional SpeedTree® Foliage & Lighting

It seems game developers are not the only users excited about Epic’s Unreal Engine 4 with SpeedTree integration.  As cited by Architectural Visualization blogger Ronen Bekerman in a recent post, the popular engine has been used to create a “drop dead gorgeous” ArchViz test by Koola.  Several videos and images were also posted on Koola’s […]

Architectural Projects Showcased on New SpeedTree® Gallery

Because an increasing number of architects and 3D designers are choosing to use SpeedTree® Studio and SpeedTree Architect for high-end architectural visualization projects, we have created a new image gallery to showcase some of the exceptional work being produced. Stop by our Architectural Gallery to see examples of how SpeedTree is being used to create […]

SpeedTree® Enhances Architectural Visualization with 200+ Trees

As more architects turn to SpeedTree® Studio/Architect for 3D visualization, we’re sharing examples of their excellent work on our new architectural gallery and recently learned about an arch viz project where SpeedTree was used for creating over 200 precisely modeled trees  . . . When Rob Meyers, the founder & 3D Experience Designer at Visual […]

SpeedTree® in 3ds Max® and V-Ray®

One of the main challenges of developing a standalone modeling app is making sure it fits in with as many modeling and rendering pipelines as it can. This is no small feat — it isn’t enough to simply export an OBJ or FBX file and say you’re done. Getting the materials correct for your particular […]

Introducing SpeedTree® Architect: Realistic, 3D Vegetation Has Never Been Easier for Architectural Visualization

The IDV team has been working on a new edition of SpeedTree that’s targeted to the needs of architects and we’re excited to announce that “SpeedTree Architect” is now here!  It combines precise modeling and rendering of realistic trees/plants with easy workflow into many leading 3D architectural visualization applications. We’ve packaged SpeedTree Architect to be the quickest, […]