What is a CAD Animation?

Animation is the process used by Computer Aided Design Software’s to produce videos containing an 3D Assembly with moving parts. The following steps are usually required to produce an Animation

1. Create 3D CAD model in a CAD software such as Solidworks

2. Apply Materials

3. Set up Virtual Cameras to gain an realistic views

4. Set up an Virtual Environment such as a Landscape, Table etc.

5. Set-up Key Frames for the  Animation Step as to the “Story Board”

6. Process Animation.

Animation can be processed in basic CAD Visualisations or with Photo realistic Background, Shading and Materials.

What CAD Animation Service does Jensen Consulting offer?

We create Animations of Mechanical Components & Products. The Animations we produce are usually for marketing materials such as

• Marketing for Web content

• Concept Animation for Client Approval/Comments

• Concept Animation for Proof of Concept & Clash Checking

The flexibility of modern CAD packages allow a certain creativity for these type of images and is not restricted by the usual physics of filming. In addition to real live filming we can therefore offer:

• Products in a varied environment or even environments (with supplied background images) specific for our costumers

• Section Videos showing internal moving parts

The image files are usually provide in .avi format. However, a range of formats can be provided on request.

How much do CAD Animations cost?

The cost of a Animations is based on whether a new 3D CAD model needs to be created. The cost lies with creating such CAD Mode and then setting up the individual steps. At Australian Design & Drafting, we have a fixed price policy. We are able to provide fixed costs for Renderings with provision of sketches, images or existing drawings.

Our Expert Engineers & Drafters are versatile enough to use any software that your process might require. We have successfully managed Drafting and Design projects involving software such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD,Solidworks, Revit Architecture, Architectural Desktop, Microstation, and 3D Studio Max.