What is the Best Real-Time Engine for Architectural Visualisation?

The latest research being carried out in the Precon R&D lab is into real-time engines and the best options available for producing real-time architectural experiences. Historically we have always favoured pre-rendered stand-alone animations, this is because it is a more cost effective approach to produce highly detailed and photo-real outputs, but are things likely to change in the near future? let’s investigate… What is Pre-rendered... Read More

Barbican – Watch Me Move: The Animation Show – get in quick! Ends September 11th

The world of animation, as you can imagine, is high on the agenda for discussion in the Preconstruct office, from professional, personal and artistic points-of-view. If your a kid, a big kid, a pro or someone who loves immersing themselves in great visual things, how-to’s and history, then the Watch Me Move: The Animation Show at the Barbican has to be one for your diary. It’s only on for another 12 days – concluding on September... Read More

Bristol’s festival of animation, Animated Encounters is coming-up: 16-20 November 2011

There’s a lot going on down Bristol way and events like Encounters – The Bristol International Film Festival – play a huge part in gaining exposure of the best creative thinking and doing from all around. The festival of animation part, Animated Encounters, is the competitive strand for short animation, dedicated to showcasing the best home grown and international short animation talent around. Over 400 animated short films have... Read More

Latest film from Preconstruct Combining Green Screen, Cutting-Edge 3D and Visual Effects to Showcase Futuristic Schools

    We’re finally in a position to show you one of the best film pieces to come out of the Preconstruct studio. This film was commissioned by a client last year to showcase their forward thinking approach to how future technologies would be integrated into planned new schools and demonstrate convincingly how well-planned, flexible layouts can provide the perfect environment for learning. Inspired by Microsoft’s Future Vision films,... Read More

The 8th London International Animation Festival August 26 – September 4

LIAF 2011 hits the screen with 10 days of the best new animation combined with diverse collection of themed, retrospective and special programmes. From August 26 – September 4 at the Barbican, the Horse Hospital and the Rio Cinema, LIAF will undoubtedly become the centre of the international animation universe. You’ll see a comprehensive line-up from award winners, outstanding industry veterans, inspiring independents, stupendous studios... Read More