Make the Workflow Jump to 3DSMax?
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I have been working on a variety of Interior Renderings for an architecture project in my office. SketchUp with V-ray was the software used to create the final images. The struggles with furniture (size and holes) and quality has led to a great amount of research into rethinking rendering workflow. Through trials of SU Renderers and standalone software, 3DS Max with V-ray are what the I always come back to.
I chose to post at the Sketchucation site because Sketchup has been a GREAT tool, and I look to continue to design in Sketchup. Developing a workflow to take SketchUp models into 3DSMax for presentation drawings. With the firm purchasing the license, would this be the route to go?
Any other software suggestions to look into? Comment from those who have a similar workflow? Thank you and keep up the great work!
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Some of the members here were talking about V-ray for blender, as an alternative to V-ray for 3ds max and 3ds max.You'll need a V-ray standalone license, so no need for spending more money for max. Blender interface became more user friendly these days, so learning some basic stuff like manipulating geometry and such will take you probably...days. Andy is going in this direction, so check his topic here and ask him about it. Here is the threat : http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=322&t=43681
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I've been rethinking things too. I've just really discovered octane, and the demo has really impressed me (I have a 3gb gtx 580 though, which is a popular card among octane users). If I get round to buying and it continues to impress I'll be sticking with sketchup.
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I have been playing with the SU to Max + Vray workflow. The advantage of this is that a lot of models and materials already exist on the web that you can utilize. Its the industry standard for a reason. I have been modeling in SU and exporting to MAX using 3DS and making my materials and importing high poly furn in MAX and the results are fantastic. It all depends on how much cash you want to shell out. Max with Vray with commercial models can be $$$.
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Appreciate the comments. The access to 3DSMax models and materials is a plus, as well as the DWG and Revit Families manufacturers are creating to use in models. We had a couple furniture changes on the aforementioned interior project. Was as easy as downloading from manufacturer website, except for SketchUp didn't like the files.
Close competition in my test runs has been Maxwell Render and Indigo. Lighting hasn't been the easiest in either. Does anyone favor Maxwell or Indigo over the 3DSMax route?
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