Ok, I just downloaded Kerkythea and I like it so far (gonna need some practice). Had issues with brighter 3d, blender confused me just as much this time as it did the first time I tried it like a year ago, and lux luxrender disappointed me...and I tried so many things tonight I don't remember why. Also tried free maxwell and didn't like the 800px max res.

What do y'all think is the best FREE rendering software to use? I don't mind a bit of a learning curve but I want truly free not just a demo version. Currently looking at blender, lux render and brighter 3d. Which of the above gives the best looking result in y'all's experiences? Or does something else get the best results?

WOAH. I'm working on a MUCH lighter Christmas tree right now, with a tree builder. THAT is amazing.

Hello all, I'm new actually, first post I'm trying to make a Christmas tree with this, But I don't have the right leaves + in the user guide it looks like there's already a Christmas tree template. However, I cannot for the life of me figure out where the templates are and how to use them. So 2 questions: How do I use the templates, (tree00, tree 01 etc.) and where could I get the other leaves that are shown in the user guide that don't come with the download OR how would I go about making it so that leaves I built myself would be useable. Thanks!
I'm running sketchup 8 free on windows 7.