Chaos Group launched V-Ray Next for SketchUp

Chaos Group just launched V-Ray Next for SketchUp to accelerate the speed and simpleness of SketchUp’s premier external renderer.

This new version supports SketchUp 2016 & 2019 versions. SketchUp 2019. Sketchup 2019 combined with V-Ray Next offers effective solution for designers who aspire striking photorealistic visuals.

V-Ray Next technology in this new renderer for SketchUp comprises V-Ray Scene Intelligence to automatically examine a 3D scene for what it requires at the start of a renderer moving some of the work that an artist might perform in advance.

It applies the new Adaptive Dome Light (ADL) for more precise, image-based environmental lighting that is up to 7x quicker. The ADL is remarkably fast while working with interiors, and eliminates the need to include Portal Lights at windows and openings.

A new NVIDIA AI denoiser is also implanted in V-Ray Next for SketchUp, and the process becomes simple for locating the perfect camera exposure; as soon as the scene loads Auto White Balance and Exposure return the exact settings.

Rapid Performance: V-Ray Next for SketchUp is 30-50 percent quicker across the board. Extra growths originate from the ADL, updated materials and superior GPU rendering. With V-Ray Next, the process becomes quicker to generate a photorealistic image from SketchUp. The GPU renderer along is more than 200 percent faster. It can also speed up effects in rendering like fog and atmosphere effects.

In V-Ray Next for SketchUp, a new Scene Interaction Tool now offers direct entry to any level of the SketchUp hierarchy, facilitating the designers to collaboratively modify the materials and lighting when an object is chosen. The V-Ray Toolbar is also added to given new access to top tools and other simplifications and UI enhancements.

A new asset management system also exists to allow the users to locate and track V-Ray assets with a custom library that can be distributed across SketchUp projects. Any setting change will now lead to a live preview that allows the designers to get accross with lights, materials, textures, all in one place.

Other important features :-

• New Lighting Analysis Tools – It becomes simpler to visualize a scene’s real-world illumination values in lux or foot-candles.
• New Metalness Material Properties – With the inclusion of the standard V-Ray Material, the compatibility becomes better with Substance Designer and PBR materials.
• Color Correction Curves – Modify texture colors right in SketchUp devoid of going back to an image editor.
• Material ID & MultiMatte Render Elements – Render 2D masks of 3D objects for quick adjustments in Photoshop and other image editors.
• Superior V-Ray Scenes and Materials Exchange – Fluid asset transfers from other V-Ray applications (Rhino, Revit and 3ds Max).

To download a 30 day free trial version, click on the following link www.chaosgroup.com/vray/sketchup



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www.sketchup4architect.com
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Put your design to the next level with Lumion 9

The most updated version of Lumion i.e. version 9 is just launched with some advanced features. This newest version facilitates the users to capture the naturalistic surroundings rapidly.

Now, it is possible to include one-touch real skies to emit a new light on your scene and quickly produce a attractive, unique setting for your designs. The users can create realistic rain with cozy spaces which can be beautified with furry rugs and fluffy blankets. For realistic garden shot, the new adjustable 3D grass materials can be employed to experience freshly cut lawn under your feet.

With new simplified scene-building tool, it becomes easier to generate complicated environments instantly. The workflow is enhanced significantly with Lumion’s amazing rendering speed and exceptional images and videos on all your projects.

Given below, some exciting features of Lumion 9

a. Sky Light 2 and Real Skies (Pro)
b. Adaptable 3D Grasses (Pro)
c. Atmospheric Rain and Snow (Pro)
d. Furry materials (Pro)
e. New materials
f. New objects
g. LiveSync for Rhino
h. Updated OpenStreetMap
i. Lean scene-building workflow
j. Save groups
k. Intuitive object placement
l. Instant object focus
m. Import edges
n. Automatic file recovery

Lumion 9 comprises of HDRI Real Skies. Just choose one and watch as it works simultaneously with the updated Sky Light effect to emit a new light on your design, placing it in an evocative context with a stunning backdrop.

Sky Light 2 and Real Skies
(Real Skies are Pro only)

It is possible to create instant, beautiful skies with 39 types real skies and their pre-configured Sky Light settings in Lumion 9.

If the sky is modified, entire lighting in the design will be rectified with it and you will experience an awe-inspiring render in literally seconds.

Customizable 3D Grass
(Pro only)

Give life to your landscape designs and include different types of realistic grasses to your parks, gardens, lawns and any other surfaces by applying the new Customizable 3D Grass materials in Lumion 9.

Atmospheric Rain and Snow
(Pro only)

Put your designs to the next level with the inclusion of new Atmospheric Rain and Snow. With a simple click of the mouse, produce everything from the light drizzle to a full-blown downpour, the winter flurry to a whiteout blizzard. The Atmospheric Rain and Snow are found under the precipitation effect in Photo and Movie mode.

To get more updates, click on the following link lumion.com



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www.sketchup4architect.com
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How to create exterior lighting in night time with v-ray’s sun and sky system

Chaos Group presents an exclusive video tutorial that shows in detail how to transform a day time render into night time shot quickly with the use of V-ray’s sun and sky systems.

The VRaySun and VRaySky are considered as the special features provided by the V-Ray renderer to perfectly demonstrate the sun and sky for easy reaction. These are created to work simultaneously for reproducing the real-life Sun and Sky environment of the Earth by reacting to the angle and direction of the sun. Both are coded so that they change their appearance depending on the direction of the VRaySun.

With the purpose of accessing the sun location, Click "Windows" from the main menu, choose "Model Info", then choose "Location". to opt for a location of the sun. The time and the day should be perfectly controlled in the "Shadow Setting".

The VRaySky texture map is normally applied as an environment map to facilitate simulating outdoor lighting. The texture can modify its appearance depending on the location of the VRaySun, that is usually employed together with the V-Ray Sun and Sky System.

To apply the sun perfectly, it is essential to use it along with the Physical Camera. The Sun itself is enormously bright, and to keep the characteristics of the model, the sun should be retained nearly to its proper intensity.

To prevent the extreme brightness of the sun it is necessary to generate a perfect exposure of a scene with the physical camera. The physical camera can also allow to detain the exact colors of the sky efficiently.

To get more detailed, watch the following video tutorial.

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Rajib Dey

www.sketchup4architect.com

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How to produce a realistic interior rendering – Some useful tips by Minh

Minh from Architecture Inspirations provides some handy tips (10 tips) to transform your interior rendering process to the next level with v-ray 3.4 for sketchup.

For making a good design, it is necessary to get better idea or conception. For this purpose, do some online research. You can create your own library with high resolution image. You can visit some good sites like houzz, pinterest etc.

Always try to employ superior quality components. It is recommended to download 3d components from 3d warehouse or utilize 3d warehouse tool to search for images directly from sketchup.

Be careful about the scale of your objects. Ensure your objects remain at perfect scale while going to import objects into your scene. If the objects are too big or too small, your rendering may become unrealistic.

It is suggested to apply premium materials. High quality materials are better than low quality materials as they have superior resolution. Premium materials comprises of various maps so that your mateirls appear to be more realistic at the time of rendering.

Avoid applying wide angle shot. This type of shot is used to capture everything in scene but it may cause a bad composition where viewers become confused regarding what to focus on. So, it is advisable to employ tighter frame for the composition of your scene.

Besides, adding light for lightening the scene, also use the camera settings for this purpose. It is suggested to apply render elements to your final output prior to render.

Utilize VFB window to edit your image if you don’t have photoshop or other image editing software installed.

For having detail shot of your scene, consider employing depth of field.

If you utilize photoshop for post production, then it is advisable to apply Nik collection plugin in photoshop to get better result.

To get more detailed, watch the following video tutorial.

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www.sketchup4architect.com
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