Rendering software comparison

[Edson]

extremely well put, pete. wise words that sum up the issue, IMHO.

[Stinkie]

I agree. In any case, there's tons of images on this site and elsewhere that show the capabilities of the different rendering apps already.

IMO, this kind of comparison experiments are born out of the 'need' to find out what the 'best' app is. Ain't no such thing. I know that much by now.

[Max_B]

@remus said:

Personally i think we should try and have a more scientific test scene, where a variety of materials and lighting situations occur.

So where are we?
Do we try to select a test scene? Or do we stop on "comparison is nonsense"?
We all know that such test is not ultimate judge. It could be useful anyway. I'm a bit surprised by the resistance it raises.

[remus]

Personally id quite like to see it done, although i havent got any time at the moment (20 page report due in 2 days )

Maybe if i get a bit more time later on i'll try and come up with a test scene.

[Al Hart]

Be sure to include solid materials (such as wood below - which automatically molds to the curved surfaces), and fractal plants - which create random, complex, detail without clogging the SketchUp model in the criteria for a good renderer.

(Just kidding of course - but it is an example of how a renderer comparison could be slanted to favor a particular rendering engine)