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    What trees/plant models to use?

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      siwilks200
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      Im wondering what SU users tend to use for their trees shrubs hedges etc.

      I really dont like SU trees as they never really look good and slow the drawing down so much whether low or high poly.

      I love using Pepe's Settree3D trees from the SU warehouse as they have very small file sizes and utilise images with the alpha transparent sections to create the branches - check them out!!! Many can be used in same drawing without slowing it down! Where can i get more of these, as i cannot find them anywhere!

      Do people generally use photoshop/gimp to insert trees and digitally manipulate the scene so they look right?

      Apart from when producing images using SU soley, when i use Kerkythea for realism i tend to use a variety of Xfrog trees - but of course these wont work with SU.

      Any help is appreciated!

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        Gareth
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        have you had a look at Solo's plants and tree collection..??

        ...i have used them in my House & Pond (just posted it in the Gallery)

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          Gareth
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          Solo's garden Packs can be found here : http://solosplace.com/default.aspx

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            siwilks200
            last edited by

            Thats just what im after thanks Gareth! Pity they arent free! I assume they are made with the aplha channel image method, much like the settree3d? this seems to be a great method that oddly i cannot find other companies/people who sell or share! But Solo's efforts are def the best so far so thanks!

            Very well done on your renders, i like a lot!

            S

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              solo
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              Thanks for the mention Gareth.

              siwilks, I never used .png or any alpha based images for my collection, if I had I'm sure I could have made them smaller in size but then the guys with Vray would not be able to use them so they can be used with Vray.

              http://www.solos-art.com

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

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                Gareth
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                siwilks,

                they are good value.....you don't need to water them or fertilise them.....

                .....and they last forever...!!

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