Posted on 03/04/2014, 9:42 pm By SY
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| Kerkythea | There are kerkythea sketchup plugin and kerkythea 2008 echo (a full staging application for rendering models). to render a sketchup model, users need to work with the plug-in and the application together.it provides the necessary tools to automate scene setup, such as staging using the gl real-time viewer, material editor, general/render settings, editors, etc., under a common interface. | Free software–this ensures the long-term sustainability of the project outcomes and future access, development, and reference. | The learning curve will be steeper than other sketchup plug-ins. |
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| SU Podium | A photo-realistic rendering plug-in for sketchup | User friendly – easy to learn; applicable for general lighting and rendering. | Without purchase, it could not ensure the long-term sustainability and future access. | X
(30-day free trial)
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More information:
https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/su-podium-v2
To download a 30-day free trial version:
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| Render[in] | A rendering plug-in for sketchup. powered by artlantis. render[in] offers real-time preview; it provides additional environment settings, and helps users create and change the lighting in rendered scenes easily and quickly. | User friendly – easy to learn; it can be used for applying artificial light and rending in the project; it comes with an integrated plug-in iVisit 3D, which enables users to create a virtual tour. | Without purchase, it could not ensure the long-term sustainability and future access. | X
(30-day free trial)
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More information:
render[in]
http://www.renderin.com/index.php/features/ artificial-lighting-enhance-your-scenes-with-realistic-lighting
iVisit3d
http:://www.ivisit3d.com/en/
To download a 30-day free trial version:
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| V-Ray | Sketchup plug-in for rendering. | It could be a optional choice for rendering usage in the project. | Without purchase, it could not ensure the long-term sustainability and future access. | X
(30-day free trial)
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More information:
http://www.vray.com/vray_for_sketchup/
To download a 30-day free trial version:
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| Pov-Ray | Pov-ray (the persistence of vision raytracer) is a high-quality, free software tool for creating stunning three-dimensional graphics. | Open source, free; implementation with coding system. | Learning curve would be steep. | √ | More information:
http://www.povray.org/
Free download:
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| Blender | Free, open source software for 3D modelling, lighting and rending. | Free and very powerful. | Learning curve would be steep. | √ | Tutorial video: |
| Meshlab | It enables users to make high quality rending from mesh models. | Free and high quality. | Learning curve would be steep. | √ | More information: |
| 3Ds Max | A powerful 3D modelling software, with lighting and rendering functions. | For this academic project usage, we can apply for a free education licence. | Learning curve would be steep. | √
(free education license)
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