Setting up a rendering scene....I got it...Yaaaa!!!!

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Hi all,

I'm wondering what the general opinion is on setting up a rendering scene? Do most people render inside a built room and use lighting or build just a floor and backdrop and use global lighting. I know it will depend on the result you are looking for and also if it is an interior or exterior scene. I'm just looking for feedback and tips. I'm amazed at all the awesome renders people post here and hope to contribute soon.

Thanks,

Jeff

d12dozr

I would also like some pointers on this too. After trying to create nice renders myself, I gotta hand it to the masters here, because it takes a LOT of work to make it look good.

I have yet to use anything besides global lighting in my renders, simply because I don't know how to. I have gotten fair results using HDRI's - as a noobie myself, I would recommend starting with them.

What I would really love is some video tutorials of different scenes being set up, with explanations of why to do it that way. I learn so much better that way...

Cheers!

stefanq

What rendering engine do you use?

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Hi Stefang,

I use V-Ray but also bought Twilight. I haven't had any time to learn Twilight yet but judging buy some of the post here, it looks to be very good.

Jeff

stefanq

Ok then...the easy way is to check http://www.asgvis.com, (the developers of vray for su) and watch the video tutorials. I know for sure, at least one is for interior. Also check the "webinars" with are for vray for rhino, but it's the same kind of animal.

olishea

SU Podium forum is very informative too. There are general rendering tips that apply to all render engines, not just podium. Lots of great tutorials and advice.

SU Podium | Rendering for SketchUp made easy

SU Podium is an easy to use rendering plugin for SketchUp - Add photo realistic lighting, materials, and reflections to your drawings

(www.suplugins.com)

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Thanks Guys,

I'll check out those sources. I actually watched one "webinar" last night from the V-Ray site. It was quite cool. It was more towards using Photoshop after to enhance the render....well worth watching I must say. When I first started trying to render, I thought it was a process easier and quicker than what it actually is. I have put in quite a few hours in the last few days and NOW I realize that it is time like anything that you need to put in to get good at anything. The other important thing is that you should try to understand "why" you are using the settings the way you do to get the result you want. To just use input settings and numbers in the different fields because of a tutorial or manual will not help or speed up your learning curve. So, my advise to anyone new to rendering and or modeling is just be patient, ask questions and put the time in and practice. thanks for everyones help!!!

Cheers,

Jeff