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    • N Offline
      NickGenerator
      last edited by

      i want a free, easy to use, easy to setup rendering engine for windows 7 (and right now mostly clay renders). is there something you would espescially suggest a newbie or are all more or less the same?

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      • soloS Offline
        solo
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        You said free.... only one truly free engine called Kerkythea, all others are limited by features or resolution.

        http://www.solos-art.com

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

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          andybot
          last edited by

          If the limited resolution is not a problem, there are a few out there. I just had a chance to try the free maxwell plugin, and its user interface is quite easy to use.

          http://charlottesvillearchitecturalrendering.com/

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            NickGenerator
            last edited by

            @andybot said:

            If the limited resolution is not a problem, there are a few out there.

            Limited resolution is okay, but Maxwell is just working for 30 days, too.

            I don't know what to think about Kerkythea.

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              andybot
              last edited by

              I believe there are two versions of the Maxwell plugin - one is the paid version with resolution up to HD, and a completely free version that is resolution up to 800px and some other reduced capacities.

              http://charlottesvillearchitecturalrendering.com/

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              • unigamiU Offline
                unigami
                last edited by

                If you try Kerkythea, be sure to download the presentation-quality clay render presets, you can find them near the bottom of this forum topic:

                favicon

                (www.kerkythea.net)

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                • irwanwrI Offline
                  irwanwr
                  last edited by

                  would this link provide some information on those?
                  All Entries Tagged With: "Rendering"

                  👊 i can't find my Maxwell anymore in the Recycle Bin. just read the info to use Silverlight 3-4, instead of 5 on the site. that's probably why it didn't work out for me.
                  anyone knows where to get Silverlight 3-4?

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                    NickGenerator
                    last edited by

                    @andybot said:

                    I believe there are two versions of the Maxwell plugin - one is the paid version with resolution up to HD, and a completely free version that is resolution up to 800px and some other reduced capacities.

                    You are right. I was looking at the "Render Suite". Didn't realize those are two different products.

                    Thank you. 👍

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                      bowesy
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                      Hi. I've used Podium occasionally for years but never been overwhelmed. I decided to try the Maxwell Standalone a few days ago however because I had downloaded Netflix the day before I've been unable to use Maxwell. The reason is because Netflix needs Microsoft Silverlight 5. Maxwell cannot use Silverlight 5 only Silverlight 3 or 4. Maxwell has an uninstall patch for 5 however if you Google this, you will find lots and lots of pages where Mac users cannot get rid of Silverlight 5. I've even had 2 emails from the guy who developed Maxwell and we've been thru Terminal commands and so forth but even though it looks as if Silverlight is trashed when you try to install Silverlight 4, it flatly refuses to because it says there is a newer version on the Mac!! As I'm writing this, the guy from Maxwell, Jeremy has just emailed again to say that it is something he has asked Google to fix and has had no reply. He says he is going to try and work out an alternative and to come back sometime in the future. It's a great shame because Maxwell looks good. Does anyone know of a solution or recommend another similar priced renderer? Cheers!!

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                        NickGenerator
                        last edited by

                        @bowesy said:

                        Does anyone know of a solution or recommend another similar priced renderer?

                        I installed Silverlight 4 on 10.6.x without a problem. So I guess deinstalling Silverlight 5 leaves something on your machine. If not installing without being connected to the net could help.

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                          NickGenerator
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                          @irwanwr said:

                          anyone knows where to get Silverlight 3-4?

                          The links for the working versions are on MWs FAQ page for MW for SU.

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                            pilou
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                            Seems Twillight has a free demo version : 800 * 600 ?

                            The more easy is Lumion 😉 the new free version will be in few days!
                            Animation : Max 1280 x 720
                            Output to print resolution images Max 1920 x 1080

                            But the best without limitation is Blender 😉
                            Not sure it's very easy but if you stay in render part that can be a must! 😉

                            http://www.blender.org/typo3temp/pics/fde045f23a.png

                            Frenchy Pilou
                            Is beautiful that please without concept!
                            My Little site :)

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                            • irwanwrI Offline
                              irwanwr
                              last edited by

                              Hi there Nick,

                              Sorry, I wasn't here when you post the reply. I've already have the Silverlight actually. Buried down into several level of folders.
                              Well, after some tries I gave up Maxwell free. Still with KT only now.

                              Thank you Nick

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                                Hussel Hann
                                last edited by

                                can a newbie suggest?

                                Kerkythea 2008 Echo... 😳

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