The Rendering EssentialsIn this video, we check out the newest version of Lumion, version 12.3. We talk about the new features, including editable license plates, customizable decals, volumetric omni lights, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Lumion 12.3 new feature video 0:35 - How to customize license plates in Lumion 2:31 - New animated plants 3:04 - How to use volumetric lighting for Omni Lights 5:06 - How to add custom decals to Lumion 6:42 - Lumion 12 new features
Lumion 12.3 is HERE! Whats New?The Rendering Essentials2022-03-03 | In this video, we check out the newest version of Lumion, version 12.3. We talk about the new features, including editable license plates, customizable decals, volumetric omni lights, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Lumion 12.3 new feature video 0:35 - How to customize license plates in Lumion 2:31 - New animated plants 3:04 - How to use volumetric lighting for Omni Lights 5:06 - How to add custom decals to Lumion 6:42 - Lumion 12 new featuresTwinmotion NEW UI! How to Export Renders with the New Interface!The Rendering Essentials2023-03-28 | In this video, we talk about how to create renderings of your 3D models using the new User Interface of Twinmotion!
WANT TO LEARN TWINMOTION? CHECK OUT MY COURSE! http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse Note: Update of course to new UI still in progress
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Where to find the new UI version 1:35 - How to open and use Media Mode in Twinmotion 2:42 - How to adjust scene settings (lighting, etc) 4:03 - How to change image size and resolution 4:30 - Toggling Realtime or Path Traced renderings in Twinmotion 5:13 - How to export rendered images 6:38 - How to export rendered animations 7:18 - What's new in Twinmotion 2023?How to Use RAY TRACING in Lumion 2023!The Rendering Essentials2023-03-24 | In this video, learn how to use the new Ray Tracing that was added in Lumion 2023 to create even more realistic images!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:16 - What hardware do you need to run the Ray Tracing? 1:41 - Where to find Ray Tracing 3:36 - Lumion's Ray Tracing settings - Samples 4:54 - Lumion's Ray Tracing settings - Bounces 5:38 - Lumion's Ray Tracing settings - Denoising 6:58 - Lumion's Ray Tracing settings - Firefly 7:40 - Using the Ray Traced Interior Style 8:30 - Settings that don't work with Ray Tracing 10:14 - Quickly previewing changes 10:33 - How to export rendered photos with Ray Tracing 11:38 - How to ray-trace animations from Lumion 12:47 - Lumion 2023 other new featuresThe New Version of Twinmotion CHANGES EVERYTHING!The Rendering Essentials2023-03-20 | Learn more about the completely redesigned user interface in Twinmotion 2023.1 Preview 2!
LEARN TWINMOTION IN MY COURSE (Note: Updated version for redesigned interface not yet complete - Works for Twinmotion 2022 and earlier) http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - How to download and install the new version 1:17 - Intro to the new User Interface 3:06 - Scattering objects in the new interface 3:41 - Creating and editing scenes with media mode 5:37 - How to export images in the new interface 6:22 - Editing materials in the new interface 7:36 - Editing object options 9:16 - New viewport scaling options (larger/smaller text/icons) 9:43 - Viewport resolution scaling for performance 10:32 - Other new features 12:03 - Thoughts on this versionWHATS NEW in Lumion 2023?The Rendering Essentials2023-03-16 | In this video, we check out the new features that were added in the newest version of Lumion, Lumion 2023!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - Where to find the new version release notes 0:30 - New Ray Tracing Effect (and why I can't use it!) 3:23 - Ray Tracing Limitations 4:30 - New material PBR Workflow 6:02 - Metalness, Subsurface Scattering, and Clearcoat 6:49 - Glass material changes 7:28 - New movement gizmo 8:15 - Autosnapping with movement 10:29 - Material interface changes 11:12 - Preset movements for animation cameras 14:26 - Master Effects List 15:49 - Expanded model and material libraries 16:15 - Effect improvements 16:57 - UI Improvements 18:34 - Subscription Pricing 19:21 - File compatibility with older versionsHow to Export TWINMOTION FILES TO UNREAL ENGINE! Step by Step TutorialThe Rendering Essentials2023-03-10 | In this video, learn how to export Twinmotion files directly to Unreal Engine in versions 2023 and above!
LEARN TWINMOTION IN MY COURSE! http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - Learn Twinmotion in the Twinmotion Essentials Course 0:48 - Which versions this works on 1:23 - Exporting the file from Twinmotion 2:05 - Enabling the Datasmith Plugin 3:06 - Important plugin for correct material import 4:51 - Importing the model from Twinmotion to Unreal EngineThe FUTURE of Twinmotion?The Rendering Essentials2023-03-07 | Learn what's coming up on Twinmotion's feature roadmap in this video!
Learn Twinmotion in my Course http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - Where to find the V2.4 release notes 0:33 - New Global Illumination - Better Lighting! 2:01 - Optimized Emissive effect 2:38 - Improved Subsurface Scattering effect 3:43 - Z-Depth Channel 4:20 - Distance culling for better performance 5:17 - Preview and Smooth viewport rendering for performance 6:07 - More frame rate options for video export 6:22 - Improved Two Point perspective view 7:08 - Accurate camera FOV 7:36 - Drop Tool 8:04 - Linear Path Tool 8:43 - New assetsWhats Coming in TWINMOTION 2023? (Twinmotion 2023.1 Preview!)The Rendering Essentials2023-02-28 | In this video, we check out all the new features that were added in the Twinmotion 2023.1 preview version!
LEARN TWINMOTION IN THE TWINMOTION ESSENTIALS COURSE! http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - Learn Twinmotion in my course! 0:51 - Twinmotion 2023.1 Release notes 1:45 - Unreal Engine 5.0 support and file format upgrades 2:33 - New lighting templates 4:24 - New product design materials 5:21 - Glass material upgrades 6:03 - New Unreal Engine Datasmith/Import workflow 8:14 - New cyclorama backgrounds 9:36 - LED/TV Walls 11:20 - New material opacity map slots! 12:40 - Other improvementsUsing VRAY WITH ENSCAPE! How it works with Vray 6!The Rendering Essentials2023-02-13 | In this video, we're going to talk about the new Enscape to Vray functionality where materials, models and lighting that you set up in Enscape also works in Vray!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - Vray to Enscape in Vray 6 0:45 - Setting up a model in Enscape 1:20 - Adding Enscape Furniture 2:07 - Adding Enscape Materials 3:56 - Adding Enscape Trees 6:00 - Why take Enscape renders to Vray? 6:33 - Opening the Enscape Render in Vray 7:19 - Smarter lighting in interactive mode 8:23 - Replacing Enscape Trees with Vray Trees 10:06 - Adding Vray Fur/Grass to your scene 12:31 - Editing Enscape materials with Vray's material editor 15:51 - Using Chaos Cosmos materials in your scene 18:29 - Adding volumetric clouds in the sky 21:11 - Postprocessing your image in Vray 23:59 - Final result comparison - Vray vs. EnscapeVRAY 6 RELEASED! Whats New?The Rendering Essentials2022-11-02 | In this video, we check out the new features contained inside of the newest version of Vray, Vray 6! Remember to vote in the poll in the comments about if you have more than one rendering software!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - New feature list location 0:37 - Enscape to Vray Compatibility 2:01 - Question - do you use more than one rendering program? 3:02 - Chaos Cloud Collaboration 4:24 - Dynamic Clouds 5:46 - Vray Enmesh - Geometric Pattern Creation 7:21 - Distance texture 9:19 - Assets in Chaos Cosmos 10:39 - Resumable RenderingHow to Quickly Replace Objects in Twinmotion! (Place Lights, Trees, and More!)The Rendering Essentials2022-09-20 | In this video, we're going to talk about how to quickly swap out objects in Twinmotion. This allows you to replace trees, set up lighting quickly in your modeling software, then switch it out for Twinmotion lighting, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Learn Twinmotion in the Course! 0:35 - Example model location 1:09 - How to replace objects from the outliner with library objects 2:56 - How to rotate multiple objects in place in Twinmotion 3:32 - How to swap trees and vegetation 4:12 - More Twinmotion Tutorials!Creating MOVING ANIMATIONS in Twinmotion with Animators!The Rendering Essentials2022-09-19 | In this video, learn how to use animators in Twinmotion to create opening and closing doors, sliding windows, turntable animations, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - Learn Twinmotion in the course! 0:45 - Creating an opening door with rotators 1:51 - How to add objects to your animations 3:30 - Creating a sliding door with translators 5:05 - Creating a sliding window! 6:08 - Creating a turntable animation 6:43 - Amazing animation created in Twinmotion 7:40 - Learn Twinmotion in the course!Is PHYSICS in Twinmotion Any Good?The Rendering Essentials2022-09-14 | In this video, we talk about the new physics placement tools contained in Twinmotion 2022.2! These tools can be used to drop objects to surfaces, create piles, or simulate collisions directly inside Twinmotion!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - Learn Twinmotion in the Twinmotion Essentials Course! 0:49 - Using physics to quickly align objects to surfaces 2:01 - Using physics to realistically place objects in bowls or piles 3:36 - Using physics to simulate collisions between objects 3:54 - Other Twinmotion 2022.2 new features!How to Use BACKDROP HDRIs in Twinmotion!The Rendering Essentials2022-09-13 | In this video, learn how to use Backdrop HDRI's in Twinmotion to accurately simulate light. These dome style HDRI's give you a lot more control over your HDRI lighting for your renderings and are excellent for things like studio renders!
CHECK OUT THE TWINMOTION COURSE http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:18 - Learn Twinmotion in the Twinmotion Essentials Course! 0:52 - How to add a backdrop HDRI 2:15 - Using a backdrop HDRI as your ground 4:31 - Adjusting the size/height/rotation of the HDRI dome 5:09 - How to adjust the location of the HDRI dome 5:47 - Using an HDRI dome to create studio lighting 6:49 - Studio lighting in path trace mode 7:03 - Limitation - render elements feature (or lack of) 7:27 - Twinmotion HDRI feature roadmapGAME CHANGER - Using SketchFab Models in Twinmotion!The Rendering Essentials2022-09-12 | In this video, we talk about different ways to use SketchFab models in Twinmotion, including using the native download feature and using GLTF import to get more control over individual objects and materials!
CHECK OUT MY TWINMOTION COURSE (Beta Access) http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - The Twinmotion Essentials Course 0:40 - How to download Twinmotion models into your renderings 2:39 - Adjusting materials of downloaded models 3:21 - Viewing downloaded model metadata 4:07 - How to download models so you can edit individual objects and textures 6:25 - Editing individual materials on SketchFab objectsD5 Render 2.3 is HERE and its AMAZING!The Rendering Essentials2022-08-23 | In this video, we check out the newest release of D5 Render, version 2.3!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:08 - New feature overview post 0:36 - Adjustable clouds in scene 1:38 - Fog Effect 2:25 - Adjustable Sun Radius 3:14 - Round Corner Tool 4:20 - Improved grass material 5:11 - Ambient Occlusion and Outline Modes 8:00 - Simulate Glass thickness 8:52 - Animation upgrades (including animated ABC files) 9:51 - Other improvementsEven BETTER Than Expected! Twinmotion2022.2 is HEREThe Rendering Essentials2022-07-15 | In this video, we check out all the new features contained in Twinmotion 2022.2 - there are even more than we expected from the preview version!
GET NOTIFIED WHEN MY TWINMOTION COURSE GOES LIVE! http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse
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0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - HDRI Backdrops 4:01 - New Studio Backdrops 4:54 - Higher resolution image and panorama exports 5:24 - Physics based asset placement 6:33 - Twinmotion Cloud - You Need It! 7:45 - User Interface improvements that WILL save you time 8:25 - GLTF Model Imports 9:38 - Import Datasmith Lights as Twinmotion Lights 10:02 - Performance improvements with textures 10:35 - Smaller scene rendering new features 11:50 - Scene request for Twinmotion 12:28 - Windows 11 and MacOS MonterreyMASSIVE UPDATE! Whats New in Twinmotion 2022.2 Preview 2!The Rendering Essentials2022-06-27 | In this video, we check out the giant new feature in Twinmotion 2022.2 Preview 2 - SketchFab import! Get access to the huge repository of models contained in SketchFab directly inside of Twinmotion!
GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY TWINMOTION COURSE http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/TwinmotionCourse
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Where to download version 2022.2 Preview 2 0:45 - All Features in the Twinmotion Release Notes 1:04 - SketchFab support in Twinmotion 1:55 - How to import SketchFab models in Twinmotion 2:35 - Attribution Requirements for SketchFab Models 4:37 - Sketchfab Model Limitations 5:14 - GLTF Import 5:31 - High Resolution Export 6:26 - Import Lights from Software 7:05 - Handle Textures from Cache 7:22 - Light Type Icons 7:45 - Standard RGB colors to GizmoBEST VERSION YET! Whats New in D5 Render 2.2?The Rendering Essentials2022-04-27 | In this video, we're going to check out the new features contained in the newest version of D5 Render, version 2.2!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 - Weather Tools 1:09 - How to Use Wind 2:06 - Precipitation Tools 2:36 - Projector Tool 4:20 - Merge Project Files Widget Tool 4:48 - New Post Processing Effects 5:28 - Improved GI on Vegetation 5:38 - Layer Organization Functions 6:04 - Decal Assets 7:30 - Improved Asset Library 8:15 - Brush RecordsWhats New in Enscape 3.3?The Rendering Essentials2022-04-08 | In this video, we check out the new features contained inside of Enscape 3.3, including the fantastic new site context feature, which can import entire cities into your renderings!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - More Enscape 3.3 Information 0:40 - Site context Import 2:00 - Adjusting imported site objects 2:37 - Adjusting location of your rendering 3:13 - Transparent materials in reflections 4:02 - New Educational Assets 4:38 - New 3D People Assets 5:06 - Alpha Channel Export 5:27 - Pin Enscape window to top 6:28 - Replace materials with Enscape Materials 7:52 - Camera sync improvements for Revit and ArchicadHow to Create CUSTOM DECALS in Lumion!The Rendering Essentials2022-03-15 | In this video, learn how to use the custom decals function that was added to Lumion in version 12.3!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - How to add decals with Lumion 1:06 - Adding a custom decal object in Lumion 2:41 - Adjusting custom decal settings 4:28 - Other Lumion 12 New Feature tutorialsHow to Add CUSTOM LICENSE PLATES in Lumion 12The Rendering Essentials2022-03-11 | In this video we check out the custom license plates feature in Lumion 12.3!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Enabling license plates on cars 1:01 - Adding license plates from the Lumion Library 1:39 - Adding a custom license plate image to Lumion 3:15 - Other Lumion TutorialsHow to Use VOLUMETRIC LIGHTS in Lumion!The Rendering Essentials2022-03-08 | In this video, learn how to use the volumetric lights function in Lumion to create more realistic lights in your Lumion Renderings!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Adding your lights in Lumion 1:15 - How to enable volumetric lights in the final result 1:46 - Adjusting volumetric light settings 3:08 - How to add colors to your volumetric lights 3:40 - Other Lumion 12 tutorialsThe D5 Render Challenge is Live! (Cash Prizes!)The Rendering Essentials2022-02-28 | D5 Render is doing a render challenge! You can enter for free, and the challenge includes cash prizes and D5 Pro licenses!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - What is RD Textures and what do they do? 0:55 - Where can you use the textures for free? 1:54 - How to find the RD Textures in the Megascans library 3:19 - How to use RD Textures in Twinmotion 4:03 - RD Texture detail inspection 4:30 - How to turn on parallax displacement in Twinmotion 5:40 - How to download higher resolution versions of the RD Textures 6:14 - Other Twinmotion TutorialsWhat are NORMAL AND DISPLACEMENT Maps and How do they affect your renderings?The Rendering Essentials2022-02-09 | In this video, we talk about how you can use Normal and Displacement maps to make your materials look more realistic in your renderings!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:18 - PBR Materials Guide Download 1:29 - Trying to simulate real-world materials with 3D surfaces 2:29 - Using normal maps to simulate bumpy materials reacting to light 3:32 - How normal maps affect the way your renderings look 5:46 - Using displacement maps to actual move geometry on your surfaces 7:02 - How displacement maps affect the way your renderings look 7:55 - Kinds of displacement mapping 9:23 - PBR Materials Guide DownloadHow to Fix OBJECT PIVOT POINTS in Twinmotion!The Rendering Essentials2022-02-01 | In this video, we talk about how to fix object pivot points in Twinmotion so the move and rotate tools are actually centered on your objects! Ever imported an object and had the pivot point a long way away from your object? Learn to fix this issue by manually adjusting your pivot point!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 - Importing an object with a bad pivot point 1:06 - Why bad pivot points can occur 1:49 - How to adjust an object's pivot point in Twinmotion 2:42 - How to reset or center pivots 3:55 - How to align pivot points with your object rather than the world axes 5:35 - More Twinmotion 2022 TutorialsThe FASTEST Way to Place Objects in Twinmotion!The Rendering Essentials2022-01-24 | In this video, we talk about how to replace objects from your SketchUp model with 3D objects in Twinmotion! This allows you to use precision tools in SketchUp with lightweight geometry, then allows you to quickly swap out these objects with render ready geometry or lights inside of Twinmotion!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Example Model Credit 1:03 - Exporting your SketchUp model to Twinmotion with Datasmith 2:02 - Replacing our SketchUp 2D trees with Twinmotion 3D Trees 4:41 - Using object replacement to quickly place lights in Twinmotion 4:55 - Setting up model axes to set light orientation 6:32 - Adding lights 7:41 - Other Twinmotion TutorialsD5 Render 2.1 is Here and FASTER THAN EVER! Whats New?The Rendering Essentials2022-01-19 | In this video, we check out the newest improvements to D5 Render in version 2.1!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - New feature list 0:45 - GI Improvements (Improve speed and results) 3:14 - D5 Widget - Extensions for D5! 4:35 - Customizable assets (Car/Clothing Colors, car lights, etc) 4:52 - How to use customizable assets 6:24 - D5 smoothness - performance improvements and program speed improvements 7:35 - D5 path tool tutorialsHow to Choose a Rendering Program in 2022!The Rendering Essentials2022-01-17 | In this video, we talk about how to choose a 3D rendering program in 2022!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Sponsor - MSI WS66 Laptop 2:28 - What kind of renderings are you going to create? 3:05 - Do you need a realtime rendering engine? 4:57 - What is your budget? 5:49 - What kind of hardware do you have/are you willing to get? 6:58 - Animation functionality questions 8:13 - What kind of an asset library do you need? 9:28 - What kind of documentation and support is available? 10:20 - Try before you buy 11:00 - More rendering program selection tutorialsTwinmotion 2022 IS HERE!The Rendering Essentials2022-01-14 | Checking out all the cool stuff in Twinmotion 2022!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - Path Tracing 2:28 - Path Tracing System Requirements 3:15 - HDRI Skydomes 4:31 - Point Clouds 5:30 - New Furniture and Plant Assets 7:05 - Other Improvements (The Gizmo Change is HUGE) 8:04 - Path Tracing and HDRI Sky TutorialsChaos Group and Enscape are MERGING!The Rendering Essentials2022-01-11 | Massive news today - Enscape and Chaos Group announced that they're going to be merging into a single company!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Vray 5 toolbars and what they do 1:33 - Intro to the Vray Asset Editor 1:50 - Free models and materials from Chaos Cosmos 2:19 - Creating a Render or an Interactive Render 2:46 - Vray Vision - Vray's Realtime rendering engine 3:48 - How a 3D rendering engine works 5:06 - How to adjust your scene sun location 7:19 - Adding materials to your 3D rendering from the Vray material library 9:20 - Rendered material in Vray inspection 11:40 - Rendering other materials (Glass, Metal, Paint, etc) 15:00 - Adjusting your rendering settings with the Asset Editor settings section 17:14 - Saving a rendered image from Vray 18:53 - Setting up a realistic rendering from Vray 19:10 - Adding an artificial light to our scene 19:45 - Turning off your environment/sunlight and adding a black background 22:35 - More Vray for SketchUp tutorialsIs Twinmotion the BEST Realtime Render Engine in 2022?The Rendering Essentials2022-01-05 | In this video, we talk about some of the moves Twinmotion has made lately and if it can be taken seriously as a contender for the best realtime rendering engine!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:13 - Epic Games/Twinmotion History 0:26 - Competitiveness of Pricing 0:55 - Quixel acquired by Epic Games 1:18 - Quixel Megascans library natively added to Twinmotion 2:01 - Why Twinmotion 2022 is such a big deal 3:08 - How Twinmotion can dominate the marketplace in 2022 5:34 - Learn to use Twinmotion 2022's featuresThe Laptop that IM USING for 3D Modeling and Rendering!The Rendering Essentials2021-12-23 | In this video, we talk about which laptop that I'm using for 3D modeling and rendering!
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More info on the WS66 below! MSI WS66 MORE INFORMATION http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/MSI
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:35 - My old MSI vs. my new MSI 0:58 - Laptop Size 1:57 - WS66 (15.6" Screen) vs WS76 (17.3" Screen) 2:32 - Processor and Graphics Card Information 3:38 - Hard Drive and RAM 4:15 - Using a Thunderbolt Charger instead of the power brick 5:13 - Using a docking adapter so I can use multiple monitors 5:52 - Performance and Benchmark - Lumion 9:00 - Performance and Benchmark - D5 Render 10:50 - Enscape ISV certification 11:22 - Battery Life 12:05 - Wi-Fi 6E Functionality 12:44 - More infoWhat Rendering Engine Do You Use? (I need your help!)The Rendering Essentials2021-12-20 | The Survey - http://www.theRenderingEssentials.com/RenderSurvey
Please take 30 seconds to let me know what 3D rendering program you're using so I can plan my rendering tutorials for next year! Thanks for your help!
If there's anything specific you're interested in from a tutorial standpoint, feel free to leave a comment below! :)Real-Time Rendering IN VRAY for SketchUp with Vray Vision! (Detailed Tutorial)The Rendering Essentials2021-12-17 | In this video, we check out how to use Vray's realtime rendering engine for SketchUp, Vray Vision! This detailed tutorial will walk you through all of Vray Vision's most important features!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Typical rendering methods in Vray 1:07 - Getting started with RealTime rendering with Vray Vision 1:39 - How to enable Vray Vision in Vray 2:05 - How to navigate around in Vray Vision 3:02 - Adjusting scene settings 3:50 - Adjusting brightness with exposure settings 4:32 - Enabling high quality Cosmos Assets 4:55 - SketchUp and Vray Vision Live Updates 6:07 - How to import Chaos Cosmos free assets into Vray 8:10 - Using Proxy models in SketchUp and Vision 9:11 - Scattering Plants using the Vray scatter function 12:00 - How to quickly add grass for Vray Vision 13:10 - Adjusting lighting in Vray Vision 14:12 - Using color correction and saving presets 15:25 - How to export still images from Vray Vision 16:22 - How to export an animation from Vray Vision 18:47 - How to export a stand-alone exe file from Vray Vision 20:04 - How to use Chaos CosmonsEnscape 3.2 RELEASED! Whats New in This New Version?The Rendering Essentials2021-12-09 | In this video, learn what's contained inside the newest version of Enscape, Enscape 3.2!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction - 0:20 - Version 3.2 New Feature release notes location 1:17 - Placing models from the asset library from inside an Enscape rendering 1:55 - Using the rectangular/path placement tool 3:30 - Using the Enscape circular place tool 4:26 - Using the Enscape brush placement tool 5:23 - Adjusting individual object rotation, movement, and more 6:26 - New Enscape 3.2 Assets 6:45 - Batch Rendering Panoramas 8:53 - How to use tour mode with Panoramas 10:27 - Other Enscape tutorialsFREE Assets for Vray! How to Use Chaos Cosmos! (Detailed Tutorial)The Rendering Essentials2021-12-06 | In this video, we talk about how to import FREE render-ready 3D assets for Vray for SketchUp using Chaos Cosmos! Learn how to import the models, adjust the materials, and more in this step by step Chaos Cosmos tutorial!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Why higher quality assets are important 2:02 - Introduction to Chaos Cosmos 2:15 - What's contained in Chaos Cosmos? 3:20 - How to add Chaos Cosmos models into your renderings 4:24 - Chaos Cosmos low poly proxies vs. Rendered Geometry 5:48 - Detailed vehicles with Chaos Cosmos 7:28 - How to edit the materials of Chaos Cosmos objects 9:36 - How to adjust material size on Chaos Cosmos objects 10:44 - Downloading and applying materials from Chaos Cosmos 11:50 - Using model LOD's to improve performance 12:43 - How to share a Vray scene with all geometry, materials, etc in a package 13:42 - More Vray InformationHow to Create Animations in Lumion! IMPROVED FEATURE UPDATE!The Rendering Essentials2021-11-17 | In this video, we learn how to create an animation with the upgraded animation functions contained inside of Lumion 12!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:29 - Picking an example scene 1:12 - Adding a camera movement in Lumion 2:30 - Adding effects from another scene in Lumion 3:15 - Adding object movement with a simple move animation 4:31 - More complex movement with the advanced move effect 7:20 - Animating multiple objects at once with the mass move function 9:30 - Finalizing our movements 10:35 - Rendering our final animation 12:01 - Other Lumion 12 new featuresHow to Use DECALS In Lumion 12!The Rendering Essentials2021-11-12 | In this video, we check out the new decals function in Lumion 12! Decals give you the ability to use 2D images to add detail to your renderings without adding any more geometric complexity!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:18 - Where to find decals in Lumion 12 0:49 - The Lumion decal library 1:30 - How to apply decals in Lumion 12 2:15 - Adjusting decal settings (Transparency, Orientation) 4:22 - Using the range function with Lumion Decals 5:52 - Getting better blends with Blend Colors, Blend Normals, and Blend Glossiness 7:18 - Other Lumion 12 New FeaturesHow to use HDRI SKYDOMES in Twinmotion 2022!The Rendering Essentials2021-11-10 | In this video, we get more in-depth on how to use the new HDRI Skydome lighting function in Twinmotion 2022!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - How to add HDRI Skydomes in Twinmotion 1:14 - Different kinds of Skydomes in the library 1:45 - How to add a skydome to your Twinmotion Rendering 2:07 - Skydome features - Intensity and Ambient Intensity 2:42 - Skydome Rotation and Match Sun - Realistic Shadows with your skydome! 3:43 - Skydome affects lighting feature 4:28 - Skydomes and Twinmotion Smog Settings 5:30 - How to add custom skydome images to Twinmotion 6:43 - How to export a rendered image with an HDRI skydome! 7:06 - Fixing the default lighting settings for path tracing with an HDRI 8:00 - Creating an image for export 8:58 - Final Result 9:16 - Other Twinmotion 2022 new features!Whats New in VRAY 5.2? New Feature Overview!The Rendering Essentials2021-11-09 | In this video, we check out the new features contained inside the newest version of Vray, version 5.2! Check out the scatter function, Cosmos material library, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:17 - Vray 5 Version 2 Release Notes 0:42 - Vray Scattering Tool 0:58 - How to use the New Vray Scattering Tool 3:20 - Chaos Vantage Live Link 3:55 - Chaos Cosmos new material library 5:40 - Improved Transparent and Translucent Materials 5:52 - Vray Decals function 6:12 - Frame buffer sharpen and blur 6:24 - Vray Vision Improvements 7:00 - Where to download VrayHow to Use PATH TRACING in Twinmotion 2022!The Rendering Essentials2021-11-08 | In this video, I show you step by step how to use path tracing in the 2022 preview version of Twinmotion!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Who can use path tracing 1:22 - Manually enabling DirectX 12 in Twinmotion 1:49 - How to enable path tracing mode in Twinmotion 3:30 - Using different levels of quality for path tracing in Twinmotion 2022 4:10 - The best way to navigate in Twinmotion and use the path tracer 4:45 - How to adjust the brightness of path traced images 5:43 - How to create path traced images in media mode for export 6:57 - Denoising in Twinmotion and why it's important 8:12 - Toggling emissive light in Twinmotion path tracing 9:08 - Twinmotion 2022 new featuresWhats New in Lumion 12?The Rendering Essentials2021-11-04 | In this video, we check out the new features contained inside the newest version of Lumion, Lumion 12! New features include things like volumetric lights, decals, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:18 - New release post and release notes for Lumion 12 0:56 - Volumetric Spotlight Effect 1:42 - How to add the volumetric effect 3:06 - New Surface Decals 4:18 - Adjusting decal settings 5:45 - New character billboard object type 7:07 - Expanded object library 8:30 - Object collections in the object library 9:06 - Object cards and tags in the object library 9:57 - Finding all the new objects from Lumion 12 in the object library 10:20 - Imported model management improvements 11:05 - Improved material map management (no more alpha maps!) 11:35 - Group management and organization improvements 12:54 - Advanced move animation editor improvements 13:45 - Context menus instead of menu bars 14:10 - LiveSync for Autodesk FormIt added 14:25 - Other useability upgrades 15:00 - Open street map imagery rotation function 15:26 - Autumn Color presets functionSURPRISE RELEASE! Whats New in Twinmotion 2022 Preview?The Rendering Essentials2021-11-03 | In this video, we check out the new version of Twinmotion that was released this week - the Twinmotion 2022 preview version!
This version added a number of noteable features, but the biggest were HDRI backgrounds and Path Tracing!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:29 - Twinmotion 2022 Teaser Video 0:49 - Where to get the preview version 1:16 - List of new features/release notes location 2:01 - NEW Path Tracing Support in Twinmotion 2022 4:01 - NEW HDRI Skydomes in Twinmotion 2022! 5:12 - Importing Custom HDRI's to Twinmotion 6:00 - Megascans 3D Plant Support 6:35 - New LIDAR point cloud support 7:12 - Material Substitution Table feature 7:49 - New Twinmotion 2022 Demo Scene 8:25 - New panorama sharing tool 8:40 - What do you think about Twinmotion 2022? Leave a comment below!How to Create Vehicle and Pedestrian ANIMATIONS in D5 Render!The Rendering Essentials2021-10-12 | In this video, we check out the new path animation tool contained in the newest version of D5 Render! This tool allows you to create animations along paths of both vehicles and people walking!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Example Model Location 0:40 - Adding a vehicle path for animation with D5 Render 1:20 - Editing vehicle path settings (width, lanes, direction, etc) 2:40 - Adding additional models to the vehicle path 3:28 - How to add a pedestrian path animation with D5 Render 4:05 - Adjusting pedestrian path settings (width, density, etc) 4:58 - Other D5 Render tutorials!D5 Render NEW TOOL TUTORIAL! Learn to use the Vegetation Path Tool!The Rendering Essentials2021-10-08 | In this video, learn how to use the vegetation path tool in D5 render to quickly add random objects along a path! This is an excellent tool for placing trees, vegetation, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Using the vegetation path placement tool 1:35 - Adjusting object count, adding or removing models, and more 2:20 - Randomizing spacing, rotation, and offset from path 3:54 - Adjusting object size with the D5 Render path placement size tool 4:21 - Adding vegetation to non-flat terrain with the D5 path placement tool 6:30 - Additional D5 Render informationD5 Render 2.0 is FINALLY HERE! Whats New?The Rendering Essentials2021-10-06 | In this video, we check out the new features contained in the newest release of D5 Render, version 2.0!
This new version adds a lot of awesome new features, including a person and vehicle animation tool, a linear tree placement tool, animated clouds and trees, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Forum Post Location 0:37 - Redesigned User Interface 1:36 - New Character Path Tool! 3:31 - New Vehicle Path Tool 4:38 - Vegetation Path Tool 6:05 - Process and behind the scenes improvements 6:20 - New Grass Material 7:02 - Added animated clouds to the weather system 7:55 - Animated Vegetation and Wind 8:30 - Emissive Material Temperature, 16k Export, Fog, etc