Sample Model for Rendering

Al Hart · 12 Jul 2012, 16:56

We are posting some models to the 3D Warehouse to use as sample models for rendering.

Take a look at this one: Interior Conference Room Sample Model

Add some rendering parameters, render it with your favorite renderer and post the results here, or send them to me at al.hart@renderplus.com .

It is OK to add materials, backgrounds, and other rendering settings - but do not add or change geometry - unless there is something stupid wrong with the original model.

When you post it here or send it, let me know if it is OK to post your image on SketchUpRendering.com . I will place some good examples from various rendering packages on that site. Include any other useful information - name of rendering package, special effects used, etc. Let me know what credit I should put on your image: (Rendered by...)

Al Hart · 13 Jul 2012, 00:18

I ran this through IRender nXt.

Reflections were added to the ceiling, Index of Refraction to the glass table top and lights behind the light grids.

100 passes - about 2 hours rendering time.

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Bryan K · 13 Jul 2012, 21:39

This looks interesting. I'll post something this weekend.

Some quesitons:

My rendering program may not recognize the existing lights. Can I add them if needed as long as they are exactly where the originals are placed? If so, what are the general settings? Omni? Directional? Brightness? Is the exterior lighting a "sun" or more lighting?

Thanks.

Al Hart · 14 Jul 2012, 13:17

Thanks for giving this a try. You can add lights, replace the lights, etc. depending on how your rendering program works.

I didn't create this model - but I believe the lights are either a face set to emit light, or a "ceiling light" placed behind the grids of the ceiling. It is probably marked as directional pointing down, but if it is behind the grid, then onmi-directional would work as well. You should choose the brightness what works to get the proper balance of sun, sky and lights, or go for a night time scene, etc.

In the rendering I created I the sky was on but not the sun. However, you are not trying to produce the same rendering, but rather to show a rendering you could get from the same model - for instance a rendering which would be good to show a client for whom you were designing this room. For instance you could make more, or different materials reflective, and have different reflection settings. The purpose of this thread and/or the SketchUpRendeirng.com site, where we will post these images, is to show SketchUp users the value of using add-on rendering packages to improve the quality and value of SketchUp models and images for internal or client presentations.

teknikarsitek · 15 Jul 2012, 17:14

here is my test .. using vray for sketchup ..
hope u like it

Ollo81 · 15 Jul 2012, 19:52

Here is my first attempt to render this scene with Thea. So far I'm not too happy with the door area and its lighting. CC are welcome.

jason_maranto · 16 Jul 2012, 12:56

Here's a whack at it with Maxwell -- I tried to make the least amount of changes possible, but I did opt to use a free sample HDR for the background from http://www.hdri-locations.com/ for a more subdued tone. I used the Maxwell "Simulens" effects at the end for a bit of bloom and whatnot.

I'll probably take another whack at it with more custom materials and add some lights.

Best,
Jason.

oganocali · 16 Jul 2012, 17:42

Render at noon, no background. vray + gimp(for contrast+brightness adjustment). I only added a few reflective layers and studio lights.

Carloh · 16 Jul 2012, 18:07

here my quick attempt using lumion free version. some of the materials are from the maxwell material library.

Al Hart · 16 Jul 2012, 22:50

@carloh said:

here my quick attempt using lumion free version. some of the materials are from the maxwell material library.

Is it OK to upload this to the SketchUpRendering site, and mention you as the contributor?

If you re-render it later, we can update the image on that site as well.

Carloh · 17 Jul 2012, 07:57

Sure, that would be really nice! Just make sure you don't take any commercial advantage of this image as the lumion free version is for non-commercial use only.

jo-ke · 17 Jul 2012, 09:21

twilightrender setting 02 low
used the materials in model, added some bump, lights and background
removed backfaces in chairs
little correction in PS

MrMikeEsq · 17 Jul 2012, 09:54

Carloh, what was the render time?!

Carloh · 17 Jul 2012, 10:15

@mrmikeesq said:

Carloh, what was the render time?!

something between 10 and 15 seconds

jo-ke · 17 Jul 2012, 11:02

and another one

twilight render preset 9

27 passes for 1,5 hours

jason_maranto · 17 Jul 2012, 12:21

Here's another shot with Maxwell using some of my Arroway and RAL materials -- I also added more lights and re-arranged the existing ones slightly. I'm not sold on the floor I used, I may do another version at some point.

Also I really think this model needs more details, like baseboard/trim and electrical sockets to be a bit more interesting/realistic.

Best,
Jason.