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    majid @ntxdave
    last edited by 11 Mar 2024, 17:33

    @ntxdave Sounds great, yet this is not the time...

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      pixelcruncher Extension Creator @ntxdave
      last edited by 12 Mar 2024, 13:01

      @ntxdave

      Fletch has been super helpful with advice, but I'm not sure he's up for another rendering adventure after a decade of Twilight render.

      I'm the developer of Rayscaper: https://rayscaper.com/ - Fast and easy rendering for SketchUp.

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        majid @pixelcruncher
        last edited by majid 16 Mar 2024, 07:04

        @pixelcruncher I like in-built DOF effect of the RayScaper and it is too intuitive!
        Compared to real-life photography that one has to know the aperture steps , etc... it is really easy, and this is really great that it had it from the very first release, without any sensible change in rendering time...
        Is there any Bkeh effect on the road-map?

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          majid
          last edited by 18 Mar 2024, 12:20

          It seems I have a problem with thin glass material. Do I must apply it to both sides of the plane or just one side? it seems that it does not let the light in.

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            pixelcruncher Extension Creator @majid
            last edited by 18 Mar 2024, 12:46

            @majid Just one side of the plane is enough. Do you have an example render or example scene so I can take a look?

            Cheers,
            Thomas

            I'm the developer of Rayscaper: https://rayscaper.com/ - Fast and easy rendering for SketchUp.

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              majid @pixelcruncher
              last edited by 18 Mar 2024, 13:00

              @pixelcruncher Thanks Thomas, and how may I exactly match the sun's direction with the direction-light?

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              P 1 Reply Last reply 18 Mar 2024, 13:31 Reply Quote 0
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                pixelcruncher Extension Creator @majid
                last edited by 18 Mar 2024, 13:31

                @majid Are you referring to the SketchUp sun direction? As configured here:

                7b5354c0-903c-4339-b4a8-74f88e7bd9a9-image.png

                If so, I can add an option to match the directional light to the SketchUp sun.

                I'm the developer of Rayscaper: https://rayscaper.com/ - Fast and easy rendering for SketchUp.

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                  majid @pixelcruncher
                  last edited by majid 18 Mar 2024, 20:51

                  @pixelcruncher
                  Okay,
                  So right now the Directioonal light, works independently, am I right?
                  Then there would be fine if it matches the sketchup sun position by default and having an option to detach it from tje sunlight, IMO

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                    pixelcruncher Extension Creator @majid
                    last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 10:23

                    @majid said in RayScaper:

                    @pixelcruncher
                    Okay,
                    So right now the Directioonal light, works independently, am I right?
                    Then there would be fine if it matches the sketchup sun position by default and having an option to detach it from tje sunlight, IMO

                    Correct, they are working independently but I will add the option to sync those.

                    I'm the developer of Rayscaper: https://rayscaper.com/ - Fast and easy rendering for SketchUp.

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                      Rich O Brien Moderator @pixelcruncher
                      last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 10:52

                      @pixelcruncher I hope its a toggleable feature. Having full control over sun position is important for artistic control.

                      Plus the ability to add more than one directional light is also important. So I would not like that support for SketchUp sun position removes that ability too.

                      Maybe a 4th light that represent SketchUp sun or if I right click a Di-Light I can set it to SketchUp position.

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                        pixelcruncher Extension Creator @Rich O Brien
                        last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 12:08

                        @Rich-O-Brien Yes, it would be optional. IIRC, we discussed this a while ago, i.e., having the artistic freedom to do whatever you want with directional lights, so I definitely don't want to take away that freedom.

                        Maybe a 4th light that represent SketchUp sun or if I right click a Di-Light I can set it to SketchUp position.

                        This was my thinking: have a context menu on the directional light that says sync with SketchUp sun position or have a tick box in the directional light config sync from Sketchup. Then, it would track it in real-time. Option two would be the logical path to quickly support sun animations for shadow studies.

                        I'm the developer of Rayscaper: https://rayscaper.com/ - Fast and easy rendering for SketchUp.

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                          Rich O Brien Moderator @pixelcruncher
                          last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 12:36

                          @pixelcruncher said in RayScaper:

                          This was my thinking: have a context menu on the directional light that says sync with SketchUp sun position or have a tick box in the directional light config sync from Sketchup. Then, it would track it in real-time. Option two would be the logical path to quickly support sun animations for shadow studies.

                          Both sound solid. I used 2 directional light in my Table Lamp scene. Having multiple Di-Lights for me is important to really match real world shadowing effects that a single light cannot achieve.

                          As long a SketchUp Sun support doesn't impact the flexibility I'm happy to see it.

                          My preference if lights is getting discussed would be Area Light support

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                            pixelcruncher Extension Creator @Rich O Brien
                            last edited by pixelcruncher 19 Mar 2024, 14:14

                            @Rich-O-Brien said in RayScaper:

                            My preference if lights is getting discussed would be Area Light support

                            Rich, is there something that doesn't work when adding emissions to a plane? Or do you want something simpler than configuring the light-emitting material?

                            edit: Because for example, the material preview scene for Rayscaper, which you created has an area light πŸ™‚

                            I'm the developer of Rayscaper: https://rayscaper.com/ - Fast and easy rendering for SketchUp.

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                              Rich O Brien Moderator @pixelcruncher
                              last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 14:36

                              @pixelcruncher said in RayScaper:

                              edit: Because for example, the material preview scene for Rayscaper, which you created has an area light πŸ™‚

                              Geometry that emits light also blocks light and cast a shadows. Area Lights should behave like your Point and Directional and only cast light and cause shadows. I shouldn't see an area light in the render viewport.

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                                pixelcruncher Extension Creator @Rich O Brien
                                last edited by pixelcruncher 19 Mar 2024, 15:01

                                @Rich-O-Brien Gotcha, would the equivalent be allowing emission from transparent geometry? Although I can see how it's easy to have a dedicated rectangular area light for this,

                                I'm the developer of Rayscaper: https://rayscaper.com/ - Fast and easy rendering for SketchUp.

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                                  Rich O Brien Moderator @pixelcruncher
                                  last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 18:33

                                  @pixelcruncher The issue without still have the plane in SketchUp would be it blocking your view.

                                  Your point and directional components are great because they are not intrusive. So a similar setup to that would be perfect....

                                  SketchUp_r725bSxn2k.png

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                                    pixelcruncher Extension Creator @Rich O Brien
                                    last edited by 19 Mar 2024, 19:54

                                    Thanks for explaining, will put it on my features list.

                                    I'm the developer of Rayscaper: https://rayscaper.com/ - Fast and easy rendering for SketchUp.

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                                      majid @pixelcruncher
                                      last edited by 26 Mar 2024, 14:53

                                      The other day I was plating with "Plastic" shader and here are some of the images.
                                      The engine material settings seem promising as even in very dark hues you can see the color.
                                      Bpastic1.png

                                      Bpastic3.png

                                      Bpastic5.png

                                      Bpastic7.png

                                      Bpastic8.png

                                      Bpastic9.png

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                                        ntxdave @majid
                                        last edited by 26 Mar 2024, 16:20

                                        @majid πŸ‘ πŸ‘

                                        That looks good. Wish I could do some testing as well.

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                                          majid @majid
                                          last edited by 26 Mar 2024, 20:50

                                          @ntxdave Do you mind checking if this link works, please?
                                          https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/70a9083d-d1d9-464c-aea8-69895402c4ef/RayScraper-material-test-scene-Unofficial

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