Project Objective
OnRamp, a leading data management company, sought to illustrate its advanced 42,000-square-foot data center. The primary objective was to visualize the facility’s air flow system and internal structure through a high-quality, informative 3D animation. This visualization aimed to support OnRamp’s marketing and presentation needs by highlighting the facility’s scale, complexity, and technological capabilities.
Challenges & Solutions
- Complex Visualization Needs: OnRamp needed a clear yet intricate visualization to showcase both the physical layout and air flow dynamics within the data center.
Solution: Austin Visuals initiated a comprehensive creative development process, including consultations and design planning, to ensure the animation met both technical accuracy and aesthetic appeal. This phase laid out a solid foundation for the animation by establishing the look, feel, and scope, preparing the project for a seamless transition to full production. - Maintaining On-Site Accuracy: Capturing the specifics of OnRamp’s physical data center was essential for an accurate representation.
Solution: Austin Visuals conducted an on-site meeting, facilitating real-time observations and collaborative input from the OnRamp team. This enabled precise adjustments and ensured the design was aligned with the client’s vision.
Project Approach
Austin Visuals 3D Animation Studio structured the project around a systematic creative development process, including:
- Creative Exploration: Initial meetings and brainstorming sessions to align on project goals and gather detailed input from OnRamp.
- Concept Development: A professional artist crafted storyboards for four critical shots, providing OnRamp with visual references to ensure the proposed concept matched their expectations.
- Client Collaboration: Throughout the development, OnRamp actively reviewed the materials, providing feedback that Austin Visuals incorporated into revisions and adjustments.
- Pre-Visualization Animation: A grayscale 3D pre-visualization was delivered to communicate the storyboard concepts, giving OnRamp a clear view of the animation’s potential.
Deliverables
- Storyboard Creation: Austin Visuals provided detailed storyboards, helping OnRamp visualize the animation’s structure and sequence.
- 3D Pre-Visualization Animation: A simplified grayscale version of the animation was delivered, illustrating the flow and scope of the final product.
- Budget Estimate for Production Phase: After the creative development phase, Austin Visuals provided a firm quote for the production, ensuring transparency and planning efficiency for both teams.
Results & Impact
This project helped OnRamp leverage high-quality 3D animation to effectively showcase the uniqueness of their data center to potential clients and stakeholders. The visuals provided a compelling, detailed perspective on their facility, highlighting OnRamp’s technological strength and positioning them as a leader in data center management.
Client Testimonial
“Our Austin Visuals renderings look amazing!!!! So incredibly impressed… Thanks Austin Visuals for our great looking animation.”
– Josh Berman, Marketing Director – OnRamp Data Centers | Austin, TX
Conclusion
The collaboration with OnRamp demonstrates Austin Visuals’ commitment to understanding client needs, delivering precise visualization, and providing professional, creative solutions for complex projects. This project set a strong precedent for future visualization work within the data management and infrastructure sector, emphasizing Austin Visuals’ capacity to create informative and engaging animations tailored to client objectives.
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