Course in Real-Time Booth Rendering

Submodule 1.1. Offline versus real-time rendering

Compare the quality, timeframes and uses of each approach in stand design.

Submodule 1.2. Industry engines and software

Get to know Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Enscape and D5 Render.

Submodule 1.3. Hardware and GPU requirements

Spec the computer, graphics card and memory to work smoothly.

Submodule 1.4. CAD to render engine workflow

Plan the move from drawings and 3D models to the real-time environment.

Submodule 1.5. Technical stand brief

Interpret the dimensions, venue regulations and exhibitor's needs.

Submodule 2.1. Modelling the stand in SketchUp or Rhino

Build the structure, furniture and graphic elements to scale.

Submodule 2.2. Importing and optimising geometry

Reduce polygons and organise layers to maintain performance.

Submodule 2.3. PBR materials

Set up realistic physical materials: wood, metal, acrylic and fabric.

Submodule 2.4. Exhibitor graphics and branding

Apply banners, vinyls and screens featuring the client's brand.

Submodule 2.5. The exhibition hall environment

Recreate aisles, neighbouring stands and the hall ceiling for context.

Submodule 3.1. Artificial stand lighting

Set up spotlights, LED strips and backlighting with realistic values.

Submodule 3.2. Global illumination and reflections

Adjust global light, reflections and shadows for greater credibility.

Submodule 3.3. Composition and cameras

Define viewpoints and framing that sell the proposal.

Submodule 3.4. People, plants and props

Add figures and details that give the space scale and life.

Submodule 3.5. Post-processing and colour adjustments

Apply exposure, vignetting and colour correction within the engine.

Submodule 4.1. Animated virtual walkthroughs

Create camera animations to present the stand on video.

Submodule 4.2. Interactive tours and executables

Export navigable walkthroughs for client review.

Submodule 4.3. Virtual reality with headsets

Prepare the scene for viewing in VR headsets.

Submodule 4.4. 360 panoramas and web viewers

Publish 360 images to share via a link.

Submodule 4.5. Live design variants

Switch materials and configurations during client meetings.

Submodule 5.1. Technical drawings for fabrication

Extract dimensioned views to guide the joiner.

Submodule 5.2. Coordinating with the stand builder

Confirm the render can be built with real materials and budget.

Submodule 5.3. Managing changes and versions

Control client revisions and approvals.

Submodule 5.4. Licences and model ownership

Understand the licensing terms for software and asset libraries.

Submodule 5.5. Pricing the rendering service

Calculate fees for images, walkthroughs and modelling hours.

Model and render a complete exhibition stand in real time, delivering images, an animated walkthrough and an interactive tour for the client.