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Visuart Methodology

Prepared for: BAPS Development 1510 North First Street San Jose, CA 95112
Contact: Paresh Patel Tel: 408-453-6464

Prepared by: VISUART 17712 Mitchell North Irvine, CA 92614
Contacts: Eric Carlisle and Geoff Preston Tel: 949-660-1900



Introduction
On August 12, 2003 Visuart representatives were contacted to provide digital simulated views of the proposed Temple complex in Chino Hills, California. The request made by Paresh Patel was to photograph the site from primary public vantage points and provide a visual analysis for City review and approval. Visuart provided technical assistance, as a sub consultant to BAPS Development, by providing computer-generated, visual simulations to assess the potential view impacts that may result from the construction of the proposed project.


Assumptions and Methodology
The following is a summary of the assumptions and methodology Visuart used to prepare the three (3) visual simulations dated September 2003.


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Photographs were taken from Three (3) off-site viewpoints following concurrence with BAPS on the most appropriate viewpoints for visual analysis. The photographs were taken with a digital camera mounted on tripod at an approximate height of six feet above existing finish grade. The photographs were taken on August 16, 2003 between 11am and 2pm. The three viewpoints are taken from:

A - From Highway 71 Northbound Looking North Towards the Project Site
B - From Monte Vista Avenue Looking Southeast Towards the project Site
C - From Highway 71 Southbound Looking Southeast Towards the Project Site

Multiple pictures were taken at each viewpoint and seamed together digitally using Adobe Photoshop software to produce one completed image for each viewpoint. Visuart photographed the views in a standing position, overlapped each picture by 50%, and provided 4-5 frames. The views are not a representation of driving down the highway and viewing all of the site, but a snapshot from these existing freeway locations and arterial road views. By composing more than 2 frames at 35mm lens settings a distortion is created based on focal length. Visuart adjusted this by compensation in the adjustment of the 3 dimensional process and changed the focal length to an adjusted 30mm focal length. The completed image received minor color correction only to soften solar glare and to touch up any irregularity during the stitching process. The result was threeexisting view images.


Computer Modeling

AutoCAD files containing plan view topographic and site plan information was delivered as well as 2 dimensional architectural elevations and landscape plans by BAPS Development and consultant team via electronic format. These files contained the locations and footprints of the proposed development components on proposed contours. These drawings contained a graphic scale that was used to determine the relative heights of these components. These drawings contained design detailing and roof forms that were approved by BAPS Development and were deemed appropriate by them to use as a model for overall proportions.

Three-dimensional solids were built in AutoCAD using the engineer's footprints for length and width. Heights were based on the drawings for the aforementioned components. These solids were located per engineer plans. A three-dimensional, computer-generated topographical model, known as a TIN was created in AutoCAD. The approximate finished grade of the proposed improvement areas was established. The finished grade elevation around the project site was extracted from original engineering plans. Heights of the offsite view locations were provided by Caltrans, Riverside. The heights of the freeway photo locations varied and were adjusted for in the modeling process. Visuart visited the counter and met with on official of CalTrans for accurate interpretation of freeway elevations. The most distant view from Highway 71 (View C) elevation is 615'. The project site finish grade average is approximately 600'.

The TIN was transferred to 3D Studio Max software to establish model viewpoints consistent with those taken in the field. The three viewpoints were set with similar latitude, longitude, camera height and camera angles as those established in the field. The most distant camera height elevations were cross-referenced with USGS quality maps as used in 3D Earthviewer software. These views were then transferred to Adobe Photoshop and inserted into the existing view photographs. The models were aligned on the photos using landforms and the existing features as reference points. Once aligned the model was ready for computer rendering to simulate the conceptual facades of the proposed project.


Computer Rendering
Visuart imported the views into Adobe Photoshop to add scaled landscape and hardscape features. The landscape features used in the simulations are representations of the landscape plan specifications. The maturity of the landscape shown reflects a 3-4 year growth level based on the size of specified plant material. Visuart applied fencing, and other materials to the views in Photoshop to enhance detail and realism. Shade and shadow were applied as well. After the final composite photos/views were complete they were laid out in a page layout program for print at small scale as well as large scale printing. Electronic files were made for use in electronic presentation by client if deemed necessary.

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