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    • EdsonE Offline
      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 โ€ข brasil
      http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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      • stefanqS Offline
        stefanq
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        Welcome to the club, Pete! ๐Ÿ˜„

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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!!! ๐Ÿ‘

              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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                  • DanielD Offline
                    Daniel
                    last edited by

                    fantastical!

                    My avatar is an anachronism.

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                    • D Offline
                      dylan
                      last edited by

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

                      Loving the fog effect created in Vue ๐Ÿ‘

                      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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                        • soloS Offline
                          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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                            • soloS Offline
                              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 ๐Ÿ˜‰, 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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                                    • K Offline
                                      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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                                      • soloS Offline
                                        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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                                          Karlfucious
                                          last edited by

                                          Beautiful work. Are the roof tiles modeled or displacement?

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                                          • FrederikF Offline
                                            Frederik
                                            last edited by

                                            Pete... I'm impressed..!! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
                                            You seem to be able to surprise me (in the most positive way..!!) over and over again...!!! ๐Ÿ‘

                                            Cheers
                                            Kim Frederik

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