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    • M Offline
      Mr S
      last edited by

      Hi Pete,

      Really nice images.

      Can I ask you a couple of questions?

      Have you used one of the default Visopt render settings for this?
      If so, which one did you use?
      Do you know whether in your setup parameters you used the physical or standard camera setting?
      You say the render was fast. How fast?
      There are reflections in the windows. Did you use a Vray or SketchUp material?
      I mentioned on a previous post of yours that I love the hazy dreamy look you had produced on some images. I assumed this was a setting you used in Vue. Now I'm not so sure. Is it a Photoshop effect applied?
      Is there any particular technique you would attibute to your file sizes being so compact?

      Hmm.. thats more than a couple of questions, sorry.

      Regards
      Mr S

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        nomeradona
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        pete, well you just came on right time becuase with the new SR1.5, al ot of things are much easier.

        visit my blog: http://www.nomeradona.blogspot.com

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          Edson
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          there are some tutorials here: http://www.spot3d.com/vray/help/150SP1/

          and you can dowload a very good user guide from here:
          http://asgvis.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=65&Itemid=280 (see image)


          vray.png

          edson mahfuz, architect| porto alegre β€’ brasil
          http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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          • stefanqS Offline
            stefanq
            last edited by

            Welcome to the club, Pete! πŸ˜„

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            • EarthMoverE Offline
              EarthMover
              last edited by

              Pete,

              Take a look at this - http://3dats.com/Images/Tutorials/Critical_VRay_Settings_Part_I.pdf It's based on Vray for Max, but the principals apply across the board. It should help explain the critical settings in Vray. With so many different setting combinations, it's always a matter of speed vs. quality. This always comes down to the number of samples & subdivisions. In Vray, both the AA and the GI engines have min/max rates. Tweaking these can take a render from 2 minutes to 2 hours. I think most of us who use Vray stick to using GI with Irradience Map as the Primary engine and Light Cache as the secondary, with Deterministic Monte Carlo as the AA. I usually keep my min/max for IM around -3,-2 and LC subdivision around 600. I also keep my Hsph Subdivisions between 30 & 50, as this will boost render times, without killing you on quality.

              3D Artist at Clearstory 3D Imaging
              Guide Tool at Winning With Sketchup
              Content Creator at Skapeup

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              • soloS Offline
                solo
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                Wow! thanks guys, lots of info to ponder over.

                Jon, No it's not a real street, just another scene I compiled for my portfolio while things are slow.I have a project that's coming up which may require something similar so I thought I'd take the opertunity to sharpen the skills.

                Dcauldwell, Thanks for the compliments and info.

                Mr.S, The above are default Visopt's, below is a 'Eye candy' one from Silvershadow.
                I used standard camera, The top render took 7 minutes, I used standard SU materials above and below I used vray glass mat.
                The dreamy look is achieved with Corel's paintshop pro, there is a 'soft focus' option that does a great job, I suppose 'Bloom' is PS's equivalent.
                The file size is a tribute to careful modeling, using components, the lack of photo textures, and purging everything.

                Adam, I have certainly noticed that there are many options and they can make or break a render very easily, I do need to get a grip of these features in order to master this app, thanks for the links guys.

                I hope y'all don't mind me posting variations of the same model as I learn.
                The next one is a true 'clay' style, this one comes with compliments from Silvershadow who kindly sent me his Vispot for his 'eye candy' renderings. I love the detail in it.


                http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/7587/solotownvray7uv3.png

                This one was done with Vue 7, I used the new GI engine with a foggy atmosphere, I also made it sharp. To my surprise it rendered in half the time the vray one above did at twice the size.


                http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/4775/englishtown1700ri4.jpg

                http://www.solos-art.com

                If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                  archkiranjith
                  last edited by

                  chk tis link...in megaupload...its a vry nice sketchup vray tutorial ...Vray A to Z!!! πŸ‘

                  http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I7F8GX5Y

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                    tomislavm
                    last edited by

                    This is something really nice !

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                    • plot-parisP Offline
                      plot-paris
                      last edited by

                      once again you spoil us with a beautifully detailed model, Solo. great clay renders with v-ray.
                      but I am always amazed how complete Vue renders look (with atmosphere and vegetation they always seem to be a scene out of a real world situation).

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                        Daniel
                        last edited by

                        fantastical!

                        My avatar is an anachronism.

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                          dylan
                          last edited by

                          These are great Pete. The use of a very good model helps also.

                          Loving the fog effect created in Vue πŸ‘

                          http://dmdarchitecture.co.uk/

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                            Click Draw
                            last edited by

                            Hey Pete,
                            They all look great. Now once again my mind has been paused with which render Program to purchase. I assume that Vue is geared towards exterior renderings? I noticed the one you did of the Coke and Pot, it looks very good. Which Vue is the one you use? Thanks for your input.

                            Cheers, Jeff

                            Have I mentioned how much of a laugh I get out of some of the Signatures on here!

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                              solo
                              last edited by

                              Thanks guys.

                              Jeff, most of my Vue renders was done with version 6, I currently use Vue 7 infinite.

                              Okay, these are the last of the Solo-town renders.
                              This one is another Vue render, what i like is the atmosphere is a dusk one that gives reflected color on the glass and slight color on buildings which are colorless.

                              http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9733/solotown1ed7za2.jpg

                              Now this is a Podium render, i used the noisey preset and IMO the only true clay rendering of the lot.
                              There is also more details added.

                              http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/6083/solotownpod7jy4.jpg

                              For larger size: http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/supodiumforum/vpost?id=3135669&pid=30241964#post30241964

                              http://www.solos-art.com

                              If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                Huggkruka
                                last edited by

                                My favourite is the first render with plants in it. It looks so slick, I felt like giving you money.

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                                  solo
                                  last edited by

                                  Whiteout.


                                  http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/7259/flatsdy9.jpg

                                  http://www.solos-art.com

                                  If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                    Mannie
                                    last edited by

                                    Getting better and better πŸ˜‰, nice vue render there

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                                      ccs
                                      last edited by

                                      Pete.
                                      All of the renders capture a number of different details. From architectural to environmental. I have to say my favorite is the dusk one. The sky is what enhances the entire look. The reflections are for me the icing on the cake. They add their own depth to an incredible scene. Incredible detail without being overdone.

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                                        steelers05
                                        last edited by

                                        Awesome stuff. Vegetation done in vue?

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                                          kwick7
                                          last edited by

                                          Looks awesome!

                                          I'd love to give Vray a try, but I just can't justify the price.

                                          http://www.bigmug.net

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                                            solo
                                            last edited by

                                            Thanks guys.

                                            Steelers, yes the color vegetation is Vue, the 3D mesh ones are from 3D tree generator.

                                            I have done the apartment (flats) and added it to scene, unfortunatly I have come to the end of SU as a tool from here and will need to continue in Max as SU's poly limit is about reached.

                                            These are both Podium 1,6

                                            http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/548/scene7noisyqz6xb5.jpg

                                            http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3646/scene8noisy7hj0.jpg

                                            Larger versions here: http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/supodiumforum/vpost?id=3135669&pid=30309446#post30309446

                                            http://www.solos-art.com

                                            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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