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      ScottPara
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        Stinkie
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        I was finally able to check the Artlantis gallery. I have to admit there's some very nice images in there. Yet, if I had 900 € to spare (and I just might), I think I wouldn't spend them on Artlantis. I'd rather squander them on Maxwell (easy now, Pete πŸ‘Ώ ), as its output quality is much better, in my opinion. (Indigo offers superior workflow, but - alas! - does not have Multilight. 😒 ) Is this a matter of personal taste and needs? Only to a certain extent, I think.

        I guess my conclusion is that Artlantis is a tad too pricy for the kind of output it offers. IMO ❗

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          ScottPara
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          Stinkie,

          I do agree with you on some points. Maxwell by far is one of the best renderers out there and I do not think anyone will argue that..BUT...waiting as long as you have to for a great render to finish will not always work. I think to be a great artist you have to have many different tools in your bag. I currently use:

          Sketchup (of course)
          Cinema 4D
          Vray
          Maxwell
          3d max 2008
          Artlantis 2

          All of these are used regularly but for different reasons. I think all of them are very good but all of them definately have draw backs as well. It all depends on the job, what the customer is expecting, and how much time you have. I think right now Arltantis is a great mix of quality and speed. While it may not be as good as Maxwell or Vray, I still think that the vast majority of clients will be very happy with the results. Then with the time saved I can be working on other projects. It is a comprimise and it all depends on the job.

          Scott

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            Stinkie
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            I wholeheartedly agree! All rendering apps have their pros and cons. The same goes for rendering methods. At the moment, I use Podium and Indigo. They're both good at different things. And I'm very seriously considering buying Maxwell - I simply cannot resist Multilight any longer.

            "It is a comprimise and it all depends on the job." Nothing to add. This is just true.

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              ScottPara
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              Multi light is what sold me without a doubt.

              Scott

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                Stinkie
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                Bought it. 1038,20 € ❗ Unfortunately, I gotta wait til monday to actually get it. 😒

                Maxwell's bleedin' expensive - but I feel it's worth it. Export times are ridiculous, though. Them NextLimit boys gotta get together with Whaat. πŸ˜‰

                Bed. Now.

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                  Sjaak
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                  ArtLantis expensive compared to other render engines??

                  Isn't it about getting a living? In the time a machine is occupied rendering a scene with Maxwell and I can bill my client f.i. 200 Euros for that image ArtLantis rendered 4 - 5 images worth that money.

                  It's not about working hard but working smart.

                  My 2 cts

                  Sjaak

                  Artlantisobjects.com
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                    solo
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                    Sjaak makes a valid point, I can get a set of 7 images out with decent quality in the time it takes to get Max setup and to render maybe 2 at the same quality using Podium, KT, or Vue. That speed either frees me up for more work or for additional scenes. When time is money I am afraid Maxwell is best suited for the very large Viz companies with render farms and many artists or the perfectionist artist type renderer that does not have time as an obstacle.

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                      Stinkie
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                      " (...) many artists or the perfectionist artist type renderer that does not have time as an obstacle."

                      That'd be me. πŸ’š I see your point, however. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't use Maxwell or Indigo.

                      Edit: I admit, Sjaak, the way you put it, there's sense in investing in Artlantis.

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                        Sjaak
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                        Thanks Guys,

                        For me it was the main reason to choose ArtLantis.
                        You can find me more often in the ArtLantis forums.

                        Abvent Hijacked me for testing πŸ˜‰

                        Sjaak

                        Artlantisobjects.com
                        the best resource for artlantis
                        with the best deals

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