Core Services

More than Mindless Art Monkeys

If you've had the frustrating experience of hiring artists/designers/developers who may have talent but couldn't think their way out of a wet paper bag, then you'll quickly appreciate what sets Bluebrain apart. We're critical thinkers - problem solvers - and we bring more than artistic talent and software proficiencies to the table, we bring focus, strategy, communication and efficiency.

You have a goal and we understand that our part is not simply to create great looking visuals, but to create great looking visuals that communicate your idea and help you achieve your goal. Our solution to your challenge starts with understanding the goal, and from there we proceed to find an effective solution that will fit your budgetary constraints by focusing efforts where they'll achieve the best results. We're confident our solutions do just that; achieve results, and our clients agree.

All that said, if all you want is some fantastic art, we can do that too.

Take a look at a few of our brief service descriptions to the left and our portfolio, and let us know how we can help you achieve your goal.

High Polygon 3D Modeling

Usually we try to keep the poly count as low as possible, but when the requirements are for high detail modeling, be it for broadcast animation, normal-map generation, solid-model prototyping, etc, we're capable. ZBrush sculpting, polygonal, NURBS, we'll effectively utilize whatever tools are needed to get the job done.

Low Polygon 3D Modeling

It may not be intuitive, but low polygon modeling can actually take more time than high polygon modeling. Reducing poly-counts in the modeling process takes more forethought and attention to detail.

The resulting models; however, can take a small fraction of the time to render - this is the big benefit of low poly modeling, and one we try to capitalize on whenever possible.

Well executed low poly models can look just as convincing to the eye, the trick is using the polygons where they're needed most, eliminating any that don't contribute to the realism of the model, and most important of all - quality UVW texture mapping.

3D Medical Visualization

A high attention to detail is critical to accurate Medical Visualization. We're not medical professionals, but we'll ask the right questions and do the necessary research to make sure we get it right the first time.

Architectural Exterior Renders

We strive to create spectacular photo-realistic architectural renderings that exceed our client's expectations, and as always, help them achieve their goals. Architectural rendering is one area where we believe our artistic talent really shines through. Take a look through our Architectural Visualization Portfolio for more samples.

Architectural Interior Renders

Not too long ago visuals like these weren't possible, but now we have software and hardware that allows for texturing and lighting solutions so accurate it's difficult to tell the result is an image of something that doesn't exist yet.

Architectural Floor Plan Renders

Who doesn't like a good doll house?

With a library of hundreds of pre-built furniture and fixture models, we can transform 2D floorplans to compelling 3D visuals quickly and affordably.

Product Visualization

3D product visualization is the most effective way to present configurable products in print or over the Web. Interactive 3D product presentations allow customers to rotate, tilt, magnify, customize and to closely examine a product from all angles, providing a much clearer representation of the product than static diagrams.

3D Product Display

In as little as a few hours we can translate 2D designs to accurate 3D images of product packaging or point of sale displays.

Illustration

While it's possible to produce quality 3D art without conventional art skills, starting with a foundation in traditional art is a big advantage. Our focus is 3D, but we're happy to put our 2D art skills to work whenever there's an opportunity.

We can produce digital or physical illustrations of any style and as with any work we do, the work is done with purpose, focus and your goals always in mind.

Take a look through our illustration portfolio for a select few samples from recent projects.

Web Design

Before shifting our focus to 3D visualization we were a web design and development studio. We've coded a lot of HTML and still know how to get the job done.

HTML, DHTML, XML, Flash, PHP, MySQL, Javascript - whatever the tools, the principles remain the same. We build effective dynamic web sites that work in all browsers and are optimized for search engines.

User Interface Design

User Interface is a particularly specialized area of design with result that will vary significantly depending on the skill of the designer. A well executed user interface is almost invisible to the user - they're able to interact with the machine or application with almost no thought or hesitation. If you've ever been confused at the check-out by a new direct debit machine, or spent any noticeable length of time trying to find out where a function is in an application, you've experienced poor user interface design.

We've designed effective user interface solutions for web sites, casino games and even an award winning Real Time Strategy video game, which is about as complicated as it gets. Whatever the challenge, we take a potentially highly complicated human/machine interaction and produce a solution which is intuitive and attractive.

Interactive Flash Development

Fancy motion-graphics or dynamic interactive database application, if flash is the right solution, we have the know-how.