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    • Z Offline
      zild1221
      last edited by

      I have a simple quick question. I am looking for the best free rendering software. I have been attempting to use Maxwell free for sketchup, but I get less than great results and lighting (that isn't the sun) just won't work for me.

      If it helps, I mostly do home interiors, and some exterior.

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        solo
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        Real free (unlimited) there is only one and it's pretty damn good too, Kerkythea.

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        • Z Offline
          zild1221
          last edited by

          Thanks for the suggestion. Definitely a big learning curve compared to Maxwell. I will be doing a lot of playing around with it. However, basic lighting is already working so that is a plus.

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          • Chris FullmerC Offline
            Chris Fullmer
            last edited by

            Maxwell light definitely works, so if you like it otherwise, maybe you just need to spend more time learning the lighting.

            But if you don't really care for Maxwell anyhow, than that's fine. But don't give up on it just because you can't get the lights to work, because they definitely do work.

            Another option could be to export to blender. Amazing work coming out of that software.

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            • mitcorbM Offline
              mitcorb
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              Two commercial renderers: Twilight, Raylectron. Both currently advertised for under $100. Then Thea, Shaderlight, Indigo. Significantly higher in price and licensing complexity.

              I take the slow, deliberate approach in my aimless wandering.

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              • pilouP Offline
                pilou
                last edited by

                renderin (the more easy), Light Up... 😉

                the more fun Lumion free animation and fixed image (maxi 1920*1080)

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