a mix of emotions... hope ur not kidding!!!

Just came across a web appilcation that does this TiltShift effect.
We can download this application using adobe Air!

http://labs.artandmobile.com/tiltshift/

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=13234
step smooth animation plugin By Whaat.. could help i suppose?

i think its vray for 3dsMax. Max supports animated RPC and such.

u can buy it online for $499.00

http://secure.ultracart.com/cgi-bin/UCEditor?merchantId=ADSFZ&ADD=B3D

@smokinbakin said:

-A sticker that can change color when peed on.

that cracked me up!!! thanks!

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@edson said:

perhaps the "shard" was designed by some lowly employee...

this is most likely the case..
but still its regarded a Renzo Piano design... if he didnt like it he could have shot it down right at the concept level.. then again.. he must have done the concept himself...

i am partially a victim of this really bad crisis we all are facing.. i was forced to go on unpaid leave for 45 days. at least the good thing is that they didnt lay me off like the other consultant offices here (thats U.A.E where the place called Dubai just buckled under pressure)
i am still an employee but on leave without pay.. me being single and having dad here with me (thank god hes not affected till now) i am kinda taking this a bit lightly, but my colleagues are having a really hard time.. they have loans here and being on leave for more than a month is really taking a toll on them. most of them have send their family back to their respective native countries.. without closing the loan they (my colleagues) cant just leave the country either!
well i am really hoping this is gonna turn over soon (but i dont see that coming any time soon)
the money is out there.. but no one is willing to invest for fear of being caught in the bubble! (cant blame them either!

@plot-paris said:

.... take all the experience and the simplicity of the interface of SketchUp and write something new!

U mean something new like skUrbs????
that would indeed be cool! make a new one! a separate product which converses well with Sketchup though!

an excellent scene... thanks pibuz! i was just beginning to dig deep into MentalRay and this seemed just the perfect candidate for my test!
all the images here are simply awesome! and yes Mies was rite when he said "less is more"

awesome! thanks stefanQ!!!

count me in too!

Here's a list of differences between sketchup pro and the free verion!
ciao!

hi terrence!
first off Welcome!!! ive been following lux render for quite sometime.. though i havent downloaded or even joined the forum.. i occasionally lurk around the forums and gallery!
to answer a few of ur queries :

I have noticed that sketchup users already have quite a few choices when it comes to external render engines, so I would like to hear from experienced SU users what they think about this idea,
and if they think there is room for another renderer/exporter.
theres always room for more!!! the community here is always trying to look beyond the conventional horizons of this beautiful application! more support is hence always welcome!

I've noticed there is the commercial Pro version and the free google version,
What are the limitations involved regarding development of a possible exporter when it comes to these 2 versions ?
the pro version has 3d export features. it supports exporting into 3ds, collada (.dae) etc. and... well thats what i can really think of rite now.. LOL

Would it be possible to use and even develop the exporter entirely using the free google version or not ?
if u take a look at the kerkythea and indigo exporters, both of them work in the pro and free versions of GSU. so i believe u wouldnt have any difficulties in that department!

Is there any C/C++ API existing or in the works which would allow more direct control of sketchup's API ?
i think i will just let the pros figure out this one! i am just a 3d monkey and no programmer!!

Finally, I would like to hear some feedback on any specific requests/features/workflow that sketchup users could share with me...
IMO, taking a look at the Skindigo plugin from Whaat.. would be the best place to start! it would also depend whether ur tryin to make a plugin which would run Lux from right inside SU or if ur goin to make it a standalone program very much like Kerkythea or maxwell..

and finally.. all the very best and do keep us posted! the many ruby pros will be always glad to help u out i am sure!

u big tease!!!
amazing as usual!!!
these works should be featured in the sketchupdate blog!! nothing short of amazing!

@honoluludesktop said:

I noticed that a number podium renders posted have their colors balanced "non" white (don't know the proper term). Is there a podium reason for this, or is it personal preference?

i believe the term is called 'color bleeding'. its a natural phenomenon where the surface reflects part of its color onto surrounding surfaces. in render engines which support SI (global illumination) its mostly present.
some clients raise their brows when they see this phenomenon. and i am a victim of it several times myself with many different render engines. there are ways around this though... but at a risk of losing physical accuracy wrt to materials and light.
sorry for the off topic rant.

nice scene btw!!! more objects on the table and wall hangings and chandeliers and fire in the fire place can make this a real winner!!!!

WOW! u have done justice to the comic book! i tip my hat to u sire!!!
but obelix aint complete without Dogmatrix and asterix rite??? hee hee!

can someone try this and confirm if this really works?

being an inidian.. i must say that i am really proud of the fact that the whole country stood together during the 60 or so hours of brutal killing spree...
but what i am most afraid is the aftermath.. the finger pointing and the other political infighting this is goin to generate!