I am looking for recommendations for a Sketchup render plugin that is both economical and relatively simple to learn ( without a steep learning curb), that also has multiple online tutorials.
I purchased a plug in but it has little online tutorials or support.
I am not looking to become an expert at real photo rendering, but would like to have decent - simple capability.
Also, do most here render in Photoshop only, rely solely on your render plugins or use a combination of both?
Thanks
SneakyPete
Jan 6, 21 1:48 pm
Enscape, 40 a month, output is good.
chris-chitect
Jan 6, 21 1:49 pm
I personally like the Twilight render plugin, although I didn't do all that much research and there might be something better.
It's totally free, no trial or annoying prompts to upgrade. It's a bit tricky to learn and hit and miss with quality but I'm getting better and better with it. Now that I'm more efficient with it, it's easy to render within a few clicks.
I don't think it's the latest and greatest plugin out there, anytime I look for support articles or related forum posts, they are from years ago.
The plugin has some presets that save you a lot of time. You can find a few lighting packages out there where you just cut and paste a light into your project.
I do find that it just never puts out a bright enough render, but dropping it into photoshop and boosting the shadows is a quick fix.
JAK-90825
Jan 9, 21 7:32 am
Yeh I have enjoyed using enscape in sketchup as well. Very easy to learn.
Broadstreetexpresstrain
Jan 27, 21 9:17 pm
thanks everyone for your input......I have been using the enscape trial period and I am so far impressed with what it can do .....along with all of the online support....
I am looking for recommendations for a Sketchup render plugin that is both economical and relatively simple to learn ( without a steep learning curb), that also has multiple online tutorials.
I purchased a plug in but it has little online tutorials or support.
I am not looking to become an expert at real photo rendering, but would like to have decent - simple capability.
Also, do most here render in Photoshop only, rely solely on your render plugins or use a combination of both?
Thanks
Enscape, 40 a month, output is good.
I personally like the Twilight render plugin, although I didn't do all that much research and there might be something better.
It's totally free, no trial or annoying prompts to upgrade. It's a bit tricky to learn and hit and miss with quality but I'm getting better and better with it. Now that I'm more efficient with it, it's easy to render within a few clicks.
I don't think it's the latest and greatest plugin out there, anytime I look for support articles or related forum posts, they are from years ago.
The plugin has some presets that save you a lot of time. You can find a few lighting packages out there where you just cut and paste a light into your project.
I do find that it just never puts out a bright enough render, but dropping it into photoshop and boosting the shadows is a quick fix.
Yeh I have enjoyed using enscape in sketchup as well. Very easy to learn.
thanks everyone for your input......I have been using the enscape trial period and I am so far impressed with what it can do .....along with all of the online support....
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