Shrubs & plants that grow.
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I am looking for scalable 3D trees and shrubs. So far the ones I've checked out have one or more of the following flaws:
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They are 2d.
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While they are scaleable, they don't don't change, except to get larger. They aren't a true dynamic component.
I would ideally like to be able to render a forest as it develops. So a realistic looking tree at seedling, sapling, pole, mature and senescent stages.
So for example, a birch tree, when young (up to 3 feet tall) has branches every few inches. As it gets older most of the lower branches get knocked off, and a few get thicker.
A white spruce produces a main whorl of branches every year. Each branch tip splits into two or three tips the next year. Needles stay on the tree for typically 3 years, then fall off. Now this level of detail is unwieldy, but it is what is at the core of getting a realistic tree. This in turn means that the model's detail level depends of the effective viewing distance.
Another feature I would like to see is a model whose flexibility reflects natural variation.
Is this even possible?
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That is possible, but not really doable with a Dynamic component. Maybe some of those features to a more simple level. But anything very detailed would be complex to model into a DC. BUT, feel free to learn how to make DC's and try it yourself. I bet you could get some good results with enough time and effort.
More likely though, what you want would be much easier to make with a full ruby script. Its one I've started a few times and never quite found the time to finish. One day though...
Or you can use this:
It makes files that are virtually impossible to use in SketchUp because they are so big. But if you want truly realistic, its your best bet. And get Maya to go along with it for rendering and model management.
Vue would also be a good option.
http://www.e-onsoftware.com/
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