Ryan W. Knope • Visualization

Archived News...

• 8/20/10 •
I will be writing a 4 page article for 3D Artist Magazine while continuing the question and answer column. The Morgan Farms master plan has been added to the "Exterior Gallery". Please keep in mind that I will be out of town from August 29th until September 10th.

• 8/17/10 •
I am back from a backpacking trip into the Rocky Mountains. My artwork "Global Warming" has been featured on "Green San Diego". I just started another large artwork contract for Lacuna Expanse. Recently I have finished Hotel and Shopping Mall interiors located in China, which I will be able to show at a later date. More SSP work starting in various Asian Pacific locations.

• 8/12/10 •
Well it has been a busy few weeks! Stuff in Japan, Michigan and other various places... Now it is time to take a few days off backpacking in the mountains... I need a break. More game art is coming up... and I have signed a contract to discuss the game artwork in tutorial form... which will be released on Oct 1st.

• 7/20/10 •
The session last night was a lot of fun and seemed to be a great success. Almost 40 people showed up for the 3D Visualization discussion at Cad-1, Boulder / Denver Architects Group. Now it's back to work trying to finish up a bunch of deadlines this week!

• 7/14/10 •
A ton of work has flowed in over the past few days. I am working on a huge 200+ building masterplan development community, a masterplan for a RV Park and Tradeshow graphics for the PlainBlack Corporation! I have also been asked to update the Sumiyoshi Masterplan which will be featured in a magazine article in "Luxury Living Magazine!

• 7/6/10 •
I have been asked to speak on the topic of Architectural 3D Renderings on July 19th by the "Boulder / Denver Architects Group. Please email me for more information if you would like to attend. A new gallery image of a mansion has been uploaded. You can check it out HERE! Other shots from it coming in the next few weeks!

• 7/5/10 •
I have updated the Misc 3D gallery with 4 images. These images range from Manufacturing to In-Game artwork. Please note, the in-game artwork has been edited to be different from the titles use.

• 7/1/10 •
With the Lacuna Expanse contract ending shortly, I am looking for new work. There is talk about maybe writing a new book and possibly teaching 3D classes again and maybe a seminar or 2.

• 6/18/10 •
I have been negotiating a new development community, working on my next 3D Artist Magazine Column and creating a bunch of SSP Airport Interiors... along with continuing the game design for Lacuna Expanse.

• 5/22/10 •
I am working on a new "Renewable Energy" project for IsetSolar. A new tutorial has been started for INSTATUTS regarding building a high poly 3D Space Ship". I have started another restaurant design, Singapore International Airport for SSP.

• 4/21/10 •
I just found out that one of my artworks will be on the back cover of the book "CITY BY DESIGN: DENVER. The image being featured is my interior Lobby rendering of the new NREL / DOE building in Golden, Colorado.

• 4/6/10 •
I have had the privilege to play the alpha version of Lacuna Expanse before it has been released to the public. I am amazed at how fast it has come along. I have high hopes for this game, as I have had a lot of fun playing it for the past few days!

• 3/29/10 •
The current project with SSP has been completed. Work on the MD Mansion is starting. My column for 3D Artist Magazine Issue 15 has been completed. I am still crossing my fingers for Expose gallery book. Many new things in the works. The game trailers have been completed. I will announce details on the game when I get approval from my client.

• 3/16/10 •
Contracts with SSP International have been renewed for Singapore International Airport. Ballistic Publishing's call for entries with their book "Expose 8" have ended. Hopefully I will recieve a positive email in the coming months. System / Equipment upgrades have taken place. New gallery images should be approved to be added in a week or 2.

• 3/8/10 •
While the game design project and SSP are wrapping up, more work is coming in on a constant basis. Things are consistently looking really well. I apologize to those that I had to turn down due to the workload / schedule. If things continue as they are, I will be building my render farm on the premises. Thank you to every entity that has made the expansion a possible reality!

On another note... Issue 13 of 3D Artist has already been released... my column continues, check it out.

• 2/25/10 •
Issue 12 of 3D Artist Magazine has been released! Check out my column and drop me a line. Let me know what you think. If you have column ideas and topics feel free to let me know.

• 2/24/10 •
I am sorry for not updating lately. I have been so busy with contracts, I have never been so busy in my life! I have been busy working on the final cut scenes for the game. There are also several high profile jobs that have come my way. One of which being a 38,000 Square Foot home... no that is not a typo... it is for real. It is the largest home on record in recorded history in Baltimore County!

I have also submit 3 images to "Ballistic Publishings" book titled "Expose"... I am hoping that maybe one of my renderings makes it in. We shall see. It is 4am and I need to head to bed. Enough work for tonight!

• 1/17/10 •
More tutorials have been added. Please check the articles section!

 • 1/1/10 •
I have been contracted to work on a major futuristic game title! More information to follow in coming months!

• 12/18/09 •
Many tutorials have been added. I have been writing at least 2 a week!

• 11/27/09 •
I have updated the "Tutorials" section. Check it out. It lists all my recent publications. This section will be updated weekly as I continue writing.

• 11/17/09 •
I will be writing 2 tutorials a week for Graphics Based Educational Website "InstaTuts"! My first set of tutorials will be on creating a Master Plan with 3dsmax and Photoshop!

• 11/4/09 •
A interior rendering of "Panopolis Cafe" that I created while in Baltimore has been featured in Issue 7 of 3D Artist Magazine. Issue 7 also features my first monthly architectural - interior column in the magazine. The column covers building elements and using them over.

• 10/22/09 •
I was just selected to be on the "Board Of 3DSMAX Operators" in #3DSMAX on Internet Relay Chat EFNET. Quite exciting to share the stand with individuals such as Thomas Suurland, dgreyz, and so many others.

• 10/17/09 •
I am sorry that I have not updated the news or the website in quite a while. Things have been going as we hoped and a boat load of work keeps flowing in. I am still accepting work on a ongoing basis if you are interested and have a job for me.

• 9/14/09 •
Krista and I have just arrived back in Denver, CO from our honeymoon. We enjoyed our stay at the "Westin" on ST John in the Virgin Islands. I am now ready to take on a multitude of new projects.

• 8/13/09 •
I am now a monthly columnist for 3D Artist Magazine. I will be providing answers to architectural visualization questions close and abroad. Pick up your copy of the magazine today.

• 8/11/09 •
I have just finished in 2ND PLACE with Enjoy CG's latest competition. Winning ZBrush and a plethra of other softwares.

• 8/10/09 •
I have just finished a virtual set design for the "Womens World Chess Champion and Grand Master, Alexandra Kosteniuk!" It is a set design for a educational chess video.

• 7/23/09 •
Issue #5 of 3D Artist Magazine has been released in Europe. The United States should be recieving copies in 4 weeks. This issue holds 2 tutorials written by me outlining "As Humans Control Nature" and "City By The Water." Check it out. Feel free to contact me with any questions or advice. As always I am looking for more freelance work. Email or call me.

• 7/22/09 •
My rendering "As Humans Control Nature" has been included in "The Top Pictures Of The Year" gallery on ItsArt!

• 7/19/09 •
My rendering "As Humans Control Nature" was selected for a TDT3D Golden Gear Award.

• 7/11/09 •
My renderings for Prestige Development have been featured on "The Great American Dream Home Raffle" website.

• 6/29/09 •
A new site design has been implemented. Some of the kinks are still being worked out. Please let me know your thoughts on the design and new content.

• 6/23/09 •
Last night my 3D Renders from the NREL project were featured on Colorado CBS News 4 Television. You can watch the newcast HERE. The project was from when I worked at RNL Design.

• 6/22/09 •
My rendering "City By The Water" has just been selected as "Editors Choice and Image of the Week" at 3D Artist Online.

• 6/21/09 •
You will find 2 articles written by me in issue 5 of "3D Artist Magazine" which can be bought at any Barnes and Noble in the United States. The magazine is also sold in most other countries on the planet earth.

• 6/18/09 •
I won 4th place in the "Its Art Mag" Control of Nature challenge... won no software but it was worth it.

• 6/15/09 •
Two new renderings have been added into the "Exterior 3D Section". One of which that was just completed for a firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

• 6/1/09 •
My rendering "City By The Water" has just been selected as "Editors Choice and Image of the Week" at 3D Artist Online

• 5/14/09 •
I have been contacted by 3D Artist Magazine and asked to write a 6 page article.

• 4/23/09 •
I have been recently featured in "Autodesk Area". I have also won another CG Arena award. This time for "As Humans Control Nature".

Testimonials

Ryan's duties as a 3D Technical Artist were superior and it was evident with the work he created. From simple forms to complex master planning work Ryan approached the task with focus and professionalism that was exemplified in his quality of work and attention to detail. I would rank him as one of the best visualists I have ever had the pleasure to work with.
-Trent J. Cito, RLA
RNL Design

Ryan Knope has provided Prestige Development Inc. the artwork for our marketing packages and advertising required to sell our multimillion dollar homes.  His rendering of our homes and floor plans have brought to life an otherwise average blue print.  Having the ability to present to our prospects a realistic interpretation of what their home will look like has been an instrumental part of our success and we consider Ryan to be an intrinsic part of that process.
-Alan Klatsky, CEO
Prestige Development Inc.

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I recommend Ryan Knope. In his position as 3D Artist here at Rockland Studios, Ryan did an outstanding job and was a major asset to our organization. He has endless knowledge in the area of visualization, is extremely organized, can work independantly and follows through to ensure that the job gets done.
-ErikVerleger - Creative Director
Rockland Studios

Mr. Knope has been a compliment to my office and I would recommend him for any visualization position regarding interiors, exteriors, and related fields of design.
-L.j.link jr. inc.

 

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