V-Ray Rendering For SketchUp

V-Ray Rendering For SketchUp

by Joe Larano, Richmond BC

As promised, I am uploading images  of 3D model to see the rendering capabilities of V-Ray engine for SketchUp. As a start, I am concentrating on rendering effects on materials. In the example below, I assigned reflection and refraction effects on glass, ceramic floor tiles and pool tile surround. One will noticed that these materials have got these shiny and highly reflective characteristics. You’re absolutely right! I assigned reflection and refraction, properties on the said materials. I just want to get the properties of these materials in a natural setting with shadows and a regular solar lighting. In actual practice, the use of materials with shiny or reflective surfaces are not advisable in areas with wet traffic like swimming pool. The purpose of this exercise is to show the reflective and refractive properties of those materials hence, those materials were used in the scene to emphazise the objective of the exercise.

3D Model rendered with SketchUP built rendering system, ie without ray tracing

3D Model rendered with V-Ray rendering plug-in for SketchUp