Rendering plugins?
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Hi there, I'm a graphic designer that just started using sketchup it's really handy for some stuff that I need to make and then "treat" in photoshop.
But the current render is very very bad.. Is there something better? I use a mac!
Free would be awesome
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theres a list for render engines available for SU here, out of those id recommend podium as a good one to start with (theres a free version thats limited to 500x500 output, but the full version is only 200 dollars or so.)
If your feeling a bit more keen indigo is definetly worth checking out. Bit more of a learning curve in terms of what everything does, but it can produce fabulous renders.
If you feel like forking out a bit of cash v-ray is also very good, similar quality images to indigo but faster. More of a learning curve though.
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I see that podium only works on Windows
I need a one that works on a Mac
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The Podium Mac version is in beta testing at moment and will be available very soon (a couple weeks I believe)
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Beta me to it solo.
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None of the render applications you've mentioned are available for Mac, Remus...
And you didn't even mention Kerkythea, which is available for Mac...
Download the Getting Started - KT2008 Echo tutorial, for a quick introduction...
But if you need help, you can always search in the KT Forum or post your question - if any...
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Very true frederik, i read the post too quickly.
As frederik says kerkys got a mac version and is a very capable render engine
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Thank you guys I will give that one a try!
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@timetodoit said:
Hi there, I'm a graphic designer that just started using sketchup it's really handy for some stuff that I need to make and then "treat" in photoshop.
But the current render is very very bad.. Is there something better? I use a mac!
Free would be awesome
And you could try LightUp too. Its a free demo on both Mac and Windows and available here.
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I'm on a Mac and I have good luck with Maxwell Render, but it's $$y.
I have yet to try Vray for SU on Mac... seems to do a good job on the PC, but I can FIND a trial for Mac so i haven't tried it yet. -
Hi Timetodoit.
Since you are using Photoshop see http://sites.google.com/site/3dbasecamp2008/all-sessions-2008/taking-your-models-into-photoshop
on how to "render" in PS.Yes printing straight from SU is rough. But also have you tried exporting .png at high resolution and printing that? Still not a rendering but much cleaner.
I am looking, like yourself, and checked out Kerkythea, but this is not so simple as loading a Mac app on your Mac. Stopped me, until I can spend time loading and learning the software needed to run it. Looking forward to the Mac Podium.
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