@unknownuser said:

@unknownuser said:

Maybe Podium Browser is a better plugin to start with?

Surelly more easy!

You have here a very detailled article about that!
An Introduction to Photorealistic Rendering in SketchUp, using SU Podium (5 parts)
By Jim Allen

With Podium but that can be adapted at any renderer

Okay thanks! I will definitely check out this inroduction. I'll keep you guys posted if I want to step it up a notch and switch to another program that fits my needs.

Thanks, Vincent

@solo said:

Vincent, I'd change my avatar from Vray to something neutral if I was asking that question.

Yes of course, I just didn't have inspiration for another avatar so I picked that one.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently studying architecture and I'd like to bring my SU skills to a new level.
I'm really interested in these photorealistic rendering plugins. Do you have some tips for me on what engines to try? Starting with easy and eventually to something like Maxwell and VRay?

My SU skills aren't that great, but I get all the basics and can create some decent models.

IMO VRay is kinda complicated and maybe not ideal to start with? Maybe Podium Browser is a better plugin to start with?

Thanks already, Vincent