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Posted on 29/06/23 11:21:20 AM |
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dwindt
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Anna and the animators
Anna, check out D5 render. You can download a free version. Have no idea how the converter works but it can be used in conjunction with Cinema files. To all the artists that appreciate a decent still image, this software looks worthwhile and can render an image without watermarks, up to 16k...and is quick but first check the minimum requirements. It does need a pc with oomph. _________________ The grass is greener on the other side of the fence because there is more $hit there. |
Posted on 04/07/23 07:35:27 AM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2898 Reply  |
Re: Anna and the animators
Dennis, thank you for letting me know. I've not heard of D5 but I will look into it. _________________ Dorothy: Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore |
Posted on 04/07/23 1:20:08 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 5673 Reply  |
Re: Anna and the animators
Hi Dennis. Heard a lot about D5 but sadly it is Windows only. It's too demanding and hardware specific to run in a virtual Windows machine (which I have). However your post got me researching renderers again. I have just installed something called TwinMotion, but have yet to try beyond the very first beginner's tutorial. It is produced by same people as the game builder's Unreal Engine 3D. It is available both for Windows and Mac and runs perfectly and quickly on my Mac studio. Lo res render is damn near real time and it can live link to Sketchup (the architect's modeller I use) and produce simultaneous renders on my secondary monitor as I model on the primary. Obviously full hi res needs much longer render times. It comes with a huge library of models and primitives that you can add into your renders and you can dial in all sorts of climate, weather, time of day and other lighting requirements. Because I use 3D so little and my needs are only occasional the interesting part is that it is completely free for non commercial use up to 2K resolution. That's not exactly huge but I think it's big enough for my casual purposes. If I totally fall in love with it or really need large renders I can always bite the bullet on a purchase. So I wondered if you have heard of it or know anything about it? https://www.twinmotion.com/en-US _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |
Posted on 05/07/23 4:47:31 PM |
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dwindt
Realism Realiser Posts: 920 Reply |
Re: Anna and the animators
I have heard of it and opted to download Unreal Engine 5. I've decided that I need dedicated hours to understand it so may dive into it when I go on pension. It comes with the same content and more, that Twinmotion comes with. Megascan is also included. It has a huge library of amazing textures and very realistic foliage, etc. as well as Metahuman. The complete suite is free with Unreal, until such time that your first game / movie exceeds 100k. Hope you win with Twinmotion. The renders are very realistic. Can't wait to see if you're successful with it. _________________ The grass is greener on the other side of the fence because there is more $hit there. |
Posted on 06/07/23 12:59:44 PM |
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DavidMac
Director of Photoshop Posts: 5673 Reply |
Re: Anna and the animators
Thanks Dennis. I will be while before we find out whether I win with it as I need time to get to grips with it first. Time will tell. _________________ The subtlety and conviction of any Photoshop effect is invariably inversely proportional to the number of knobs on it ....... |