Jeff, Off course you are right. There is a bit of difference between how the contest is 'meant to be' and how it really profilates. As much as the Contest holder (Podium team) wants it to be just a render competition, it is actually more of a modeling competition too. 'there is no good rendering without a good model', right? I think the 'intentions' here aren't the most important thing . don't see it as a 3dallusions/cgarchitect or whatever competition. This competition should be just big fun. And I think it is! And besides, it's the second Podium contest and there will probably follow more...maybe some pure architectural who knows. Here is a quick 'doodle' I did just as an experiment using one of the primitives of the contest SU file. This will off course not be a contest entry. (both images rendered within 5 minutes.original size: 2048 X 1536 ) [image: contestdoodlebis.jpg] [image: rendercontestdoodle1.jpg]

OK, I have split the topic (about the Croatian FL forum) and that part can now be found here.

Those tree images in that link are commercial and almost certainly copyrighted- although the guys's been a bit foolish posting such large previews (and no legal notices!), but nevertheless using them would surely be a breach of copyright. I edited the post with a note to this effect. As usual, if it seems to be too good to be true.... Jackson

did u import the plans from autocad or something or did u do this all in SU from the word Go??? No import; just started in SU included all 3 floors because I plan to make the interior (stairwell is nice) too in the next weeks Because the house is on a waterfront I plan also a front vieuw with mirrored image on the water Just wait and see.. No Ross, Sorry, the owner doesn't like pictures of his living on the Internet Thanks for the comments Bert

Free for a little while still AFAIK, remember to get your free serial number to register it.

I second what Boo said, but would like to add that maybe this view isn't the best choice. Have you explored other options for views before rendering?

sorry about this brief message - i'm preparing for my vacation (leaving today) and am still at work! I'll get to your request as soon as possible thanks for your comments everybody

I must say that all the extremely nice comments are pleasant to hear. "Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ’tis better to be alone than in bad company. –George Washington I'm in good company!

Hi Tom, glad to be of service! please post tips and work snaps of the WIP!!! i myself haven't tried the under painting method yet... but some day.. yes.. some day... @tomsdesk said: jj, (Is this our own member here Ernest Burden?) oh and yes.. i try my level best to fit into a such a great community!

beautiful plugin! thanks for the link! please feel free more than welcome to make some tutorials for us lesser photoshop users! Thanks again!

Thanks Boofredlay. All the images on my site were created by yours truly. The baseball Vilage is still a WIP. I really want to get back to creating some pure SU images, no post work. I have been itching to for a while now.

i really like the way these images are presented. It's a cross between a pure architecture drawing (since it is an elevation) and a photomontoge (which I suppose it is) nice work

Another one.... allanx [image: Shot%206_logo.png]

i gave it another try with KT not happy with the previous results check it out [image: scene%206_1.6.jpg] [image: scene%2015_%201.6.jpg] [image: scene%2017_1.6.jpg]

absolutly beautiful. Wonderful use of SU for massing and beautiful "painting" Great Work!

I picked it up at Target for 14 bucks. You guys are putting me to shame...all my time is eaten up by construction administration, so haven't had time to use SU or Podium, but it's been inspiring to see what everyone is posting.

thanks james.

Thanks for explaining.

Where is Paul BTW? Have not heard from him in a while.

Great images Tom. Looking forward to seeing the others