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[Brittany Parks]

I have a client who does not think the renderings are realistic enough and has hired an architect to try to work with my dwg files to create a more realistic rendering. The architecture firm reached out and asked if I could send the 3d Files..... I asked him if he meant the 3d material files and he wasn't sure. I know if they were using Softplan as well I could just send the whole project and they would also have it in 3d, but they do not use Softplan and have never heard of it. I guess I'm asking if there is a way to save the 3d drawing to send along with .dwg files?

[Joseph Smith]

While in 3d, maybe:  export 3DS file or maybe export to Sketchup Model file.  Send them the SketchUp file and if they complain try a different file.

 

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[Joseph Smith]

You're render skills will improve and you learn the ways of SP.  I've been doing this for years and still learning, I prefer illustrated mode over another.

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[Brittany Parks]

While in 3d, maybe:  export 3DS file or maybe export to Sketchup Model file.  Send them the SketchUp file and if they complain try a different file.

Thank you!! I will try this. I've been using SP for 13 years and feel like I've barely scratched the surface. For reference, I attached the rendering I did for him. Short of doing a 3d Printed model, I don't know if anyone can give him what he wants but I'm trying to be as accommodating as I can.

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[Joseph Smith]

Great render, looks realistic to me....some customers fickle.  Your SP profile says you have 3 posts and are a 'newbie'...ha...ha..

[Brittany Parks]

I guess I should give myself a little more credit but I feel like a Newbie compared to a lot of the pros on here! I am ever so grateful for Softplan Forums; most of my questions/problems/etc are always already answered on here.  Thanks so much for your help, Joseph!

[Keith Almond]

I agree. I he wants better than that, he's going to have to pay big bucks for it. And it's probably going to have to be completely recreated in Revit or something like it.

[Mark Petri]

You could export to Twinmotion or Lumion to get more realistic if that is all he wants. Ask around on the forum (lots of people have those programs and may be willing to work out a price for it). Or, you could maybe give enough of a price to offset the cost of Lumion for yourself.

[Fred Russell]

I think Softplan can get that looking better, needs maybe some shadows and sun angles. I'm about to do some renders and try to get that really nice look,  maybe I'll post a little,

not that I that good at it, but post sometimes make me learn,   

[Sam Morgan]

We use lumion for our final renderings.  

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[Fred Dickson]

Here is Lumion:  

 

 

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[Brittany Parks]

WOW! I am going to have to look into this! Thank you both!

[David Zawadzki]

Here is a rendering straight from SP using SP's path tracing... 

 

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Just curious...  How "real" is the client looking for?  And why?

[Todd Williard]

this is just textured mode straight out of softplan.

shadows and lighting can have a big impact.

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[Joseph Smith]

all the renders look amazing!!

[David Zawadzki]

I like the color scheme in this one:

 

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I spent about 10 minutes with the render setting on this.

 

I've used Twin motion in the past to get more realism in the rendering but with this new SP path trace rendering, why bother?

 

Just by changing the depth of the board and batten profile in the gable roof, I was able to bring out more relief in the b&b:

 

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[Fred Russell]

The board and batten depth shouts like excellent idea, as 3/4" doesn't give enough of a shadow or whatever

[Allen McDonnell]

Thank you!! I will try this. I've been using SP for 13 years and feel like I've barely scratched the surface. For reference, I attached the rendering I did for him. Short of doing a 3d Printed model, I don't know if anyone can give him what he wants but I'm trying to be as accommodating as I can.

Great job...That would look really nice in Lumion.  Attached is WIP.  These are straight out of Lumion...no post processing.

 

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[Allen McDonnell]

Study renders of a kitchen i am working on. No post.

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[Brittany Parks]

You guys have pretty much sold me on Lumion. This is amazing. 

Great job...That would look really nice in Lumion.  Attached is WIP.  These are straight out of Lumion...no post processing.

 

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