Kris, I thought the same thing and I subscribed to the CBN selector. I tried it several times and have never used it since. Maybe I didn't spend enough time trying to figure it out, but it seems "unfriendly" and didn't give me anymore then when I searched for what I was looking for, added it to my own library and applied in
SU.

Kristoff, you don't have to pay... just type in the name of the paint chip in the search at the top

I don't know if this has been posted yet. But I have found this site very valuable when applying specific paint colors and stucco colors.

http://www.colorcharts.org/ccorg/

Hello boyz....

hey, that is cool! Add it to the list of stuff I didn't know....

Boo..... you're scaring me.....

tinanne

Thank you Zem! That was a great tutorial!

Thanks for the contribution, Chris.

and yet another test....

I took another stab at it with some post-processing in PS. Using V1.5b2

Well that explains it! Thanks Gaieus.

Notes from Pete....

@unknownuser said:

when you render try to keep geometry to a minimum, so what's happening is the render engine is rendering the entire house, if you could put kitchen on a layer or select geometry you require and create a new .skp with just what you want in render you can reduce render time by 80%.

@unknownuser said:

I never used bumps (which would really make it 'pop') that's something that you need to adjust your workflow to when you upgrade to newer version.

I don't even know what "bumps" are. I know, it's very sad

@unknownuser said:

I checked again and figured out that with the 1.4.1 version 2 point perspectives were not completely compatible, the stove top plates will not render as lines without weight do not render with any render engine, you need to make circular shapes and add a color or texture.

I played around with it a little more, skippy attached, and it still took forever. http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/sas/Gallery/kitchen.skp There are still missing materials? Not sure what I did wrong or different. I kept the settings the same as what you sent, I think?

@unknownuser said:

You will notice a big geodesic omni ball in view, that's my way of soft lighting in foreground (most folk hate it as it blocks view, i use it as it controls burn spots by occupying area of falloff.

Could you explain this {the 3rd grade version} a little further.

curious about the materials... you changed some materials, what was the reason for this? Also, regarding shadows... on, off, sun shading.... which is best for interior renderings?

Versions... When will 2.0 be available? and will it be compatible with 2pt perspectives?

Wow, Pete, that is awesome! I have gotten your emails, but running out the door for Soccer playoffs. GO TEAM!! If they win tonight, they go to the championships!!!! WOOHOO

I'll look at the stuff later, thank you, again, so much!

Bruce, sure no prob. I'll do it when I get back.

Thank you for pointing out the tutorials! I was making it a lot harder then it was. I missed a couple of spots for reflections and lights and the cans are way too bright, but continued anyway just to see what it would look like.

This took a really long time to render. I think almost 3hrs. Where did my materials go? flooring, cabinets, walls, appliances. Is it possible to get the "light" to direct down?

yes, I did too. I'm so lost tho. I can't get it to work. Guess I should read the tutorial, so I don't go years not knowing some basic tool that could have saved me 1000'S of hours....

The eagle has landed...
http://www.sketchucation.com/scf/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2146&p=19004#p19004

Perfect!! I didn't even think to look for something like that. Thank you so much!

Wondering if anyone could help me make a component out of this.

This is a picture of what I'm modeling.

Closeup of the Eagle Head

File I've been unsuccesfully trying to use to create

Thanks for any help!

What if I model the mustang doing "j" strips out of our driveway? Then he'll think I was doing it all for him and I could leave Tuesday's open for date nite?

How long do you think it'll take him to catch on?

I know, I know.... I've been avoiding even LOOKING at these posts. I knew I'd get sucked in!!!!

This is my theory....
Kids are back in school. Darling Husband is rebuilding the '70 Mustang, Mommy has Sketchy Physics? It'll work, I know it!

OK, I'm in.