Jake
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Self-Inflicted Challenge
There was another discussion at the SketchUp forum asking the eternal question, "What is the best renderer for SketchUp?"
I've read that about 100 times, so I thought I'd try a little self-inflicted challenge to produce an image similar to one posted at the SketchUp Forum.
http://www.sketchup.com/forum/download.php/3,7024/bagno.jpg
The object image was done by Valerio using V-Ray. His work is outstanding, so I'm using it as a goal image. There is also a lot of talk about the Maxwell. I believe Cheetah3D has the potential to get similar results as both of these programs.
The image I've posted is the first phase approximating lighting conditions and general model info. Next I will try to build the right textures and model the sink, shower and other components using Cheetah and SketchUp. This may take a couple weeks as my schedule allows.
I do this to learn more about Cheetah's capabilities and show others it's potential. I think there is a school of thought that buying a high-powered and expensive rendering software is the only way to get high-end results.
If anyone has any input or advice I'd be glad to hear what you have to say. Could be a fun project.[/url]
There was another discussion at the SketchUp forum asking the eternal question, "What is the best renderer for SketchUp?"
I've read that about 100 times, so I thought I'd try a little self-inflicted challenge to produce an image similar to one posted at the SketchUp Forum.
http://www.sketchup.com/forum/download.php/3,7024/bagno.jpg
The object image was done by Valerio using V-Ray. His work is outstanding, so I'm using it as a goal image. There is also a lot of talk about the Maxwell. I believe Cheetah3D has the potential to get similar results as both of these programs.
The image I've posted is the first phase approximating lighting conditions and general model info. Next I will try to build the right textures and model the sink, shower and other components using Cheetah and SketchUp. This may take a couple weeks as my schedule allows.
I do this to learn more about Cheetah's capabilities and show others it's potential. I think there is a school of thought that buying a high-powered and expensive rendering software is the only way to get high-end results.
If anyone has any input or advice I'd be glad to hear what you have to say. Could be a fun project.[/url]