Most Popular Rendering Software For Sketchup
Rendering in SketchUp
SketchUp is a 3D based tool that helps to make designs very easily. Though SketchUp does not include advanced rendering software. But if users want to make their models look more professional then they can use external render engines.
Advantages
By using rendering software users can create realistic views of 3D. Rendering software is also able to calculate the shadow. By this calculation we can know that any element of the scene is illuminated or not and many more.
Rendering Software
V-ray: This software is very suitable for SketchUp users. This software is widely used. Vladimir Koylazon and Peter Milet developed this software in 1997 in Bulgaria. This tool is based on advanced technology and it has:
1. Path tracing
2. Photon mapping
3. Various lighting effects
4. Users are also able to do post production
5. Users can edit
6. Users can apply the rendering to the project very easily
This rendering tool also has physical v-ray cameras.
IDX Renditioner: IDX Renditioner is a tool to create photorealistic rendering, apply materials and lighting controls of the projects. This tool also has a paid version. Users have to subscribe to the paid version with $199. Though there is another free version of this tool available. The size of the free version is different from the paid version.
Artlantis: By using this tool, users can create virtual animation in 3D. Users can get full HD animation. Users are also able to transform 3D into images. This software also has two versions. Artlantis render is very suitable for those who need good rendering quality for their projects.
Artlantis studios is very suitable for those who need high resolution not only at image level but also in animation. Though this tool has a disadvantage that it does not have any export tool.
Kerkythea: This software is a graphic rendering tool. It is able to make rendering fast and easy. This tool has a material editor and various kinds of graphic tools.
Features:
1. This tool has HDRI
2. It also has real depth of field,
3. It has camera projection models
4. It can import 3DS and OBJ files, filters for textures, light sources, shading, chromatic dispersion.
Enscape: Enscape is a virtual reality renderer. Users can do real time tours with the help of SketchUp. This plugin is capable of Rhino, Revit, archiCAD, SketchUp. It is very easy to learn and use. This software will work automatically and users don't need to export other programs.
Indigo Renderer: This software is based on physics and photographic realism so it can get the almost perfect image realism. This software has a physical camera model, material system. This software can produce the highest level of realism which is required for architectural and product visualization.
Vue: This software is able to create 3D based landscapes. Users are able to make an environment of natural landscape. Users can create various natural elements like beaches, coasts, valleys, meadows, cliffs, rock formations and forests.
Features:
1. This software can deform and modify surfaces.
2. It also can generate terrains.
3. It also can customize various sources of natural light.
4. Users are able to apply weather elements such as wind, rain, snow and storms.
5. It is also able to generate both static and dynamic scenes.
Users have to subscribe to this rendering tool at $695.
Your Podium: It is one of the best rendering tools. It can create photorealistic images of models in SketchUp. This tool uses SketchUp features like textures and shadows to get the perfect results. Monthly cost of this software is $178.
Thea Render: This rendering tool allows the users to use various rendering methods, reducing real timerendering. Though this program is way more complicated than Kerkythea. This software is easy to learn and use.
Render Octane: This tool has a modern render processor and free exporters for the 3ds Max, Maya, Blender users. This software is a paid software though it is very cheap software. Users have to pay $99 to get the software.
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