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1 hour ago, Kbird1 said:

 

I didn't link a Video that must of been @DBCooper

 

Mick.

ok sorry about that..... I've taken the  information you gave me on the exterior technique options etc and this is what I came up with.  I think with a little practice it will come together..

Thanks again....

19 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

CA is fairly capable of Exterior PBR these Days but it is definitely not a 1 Click and done thing , you will need to play with the Sun strength ( way too high by Default - try 5000-10,000 but may need lower eg 500-2000 so the backdrop isn't washed out ) and Sun Angle or use "sun follows Camera" and also  daylight intensity Try 700-1000) and Brightness too sometimes. Also make sure to Cap your Live Samples , I use 200, and also check the Box for the Denoiser if you haven't already.  Also try Refraction on or Off to see if it helps with Reflections.

 

 

 

here are a couple of mine without any Landscaping ( I don't get paid for that  )

 

 

M.

thank you  I will keep at it.. your patience and assistance is appreciated..

11 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

Best to Quote someone , so they know they have been "Tagged"   or use the @ symbol before their Username to Tag them eg        @decorators3

that way the forum will let them know you have Replied....

 

got it thanks.. .. so the video/movie you sent.. was it done in  PBR REALTIME   

Hi

thank you for your response.  My video card meets all the criteria..

I looked at your video.  It looks great  is it totally PBR real time ray trace 

thank you ..will check out

HI

I am new to CA x15 from CA x11and find it very difficult to navigate the library ..  I notice that the new grass polyline  feature does not show in Ray trace Renderings only PBR.  My exterior PBR are terrible and have no glass reflections etc.  I've watched the videos on the exterior PBR Real time and printed the info but my exteriors are not even close to what I see here on the forum ,I realize i have to try several combinations which I have but not impressed.  

I see lots of videos on materials but most for interiors.  60 percent of what I do is exterior renderings but I don't  see a lot of assistance with materials lighting for exteriors. Questioning if my move up was worth it .. or maybe my expectations were too high

Are there any specific videos dedicated to exterior PBRs

Thanks

Hi 

I've just installed CA 15 - ( which I  am trying to get used to ) When I try to use the "adjust material definition"  to change scale or color - this is the message I get and then I am booted out of CA and have to open and go back in again.  

any suggestions welcome

Thanks

Levina

Thank you all very much.  It was very enlightening.  The first step is upgrading to x15 and I understand there is a discount offered for the first year.

I will one step at a time.

Again, I find this forum to be a great access for advise and direction

Cheers

Levina

HI

I am curious as to why I see some many renders from CA redone in twinmotion or lumion.. I currently use CA x 11 but am moving onto X 15 .  Is it necessary to go to outside sources for renderings or is it a personal choice.  I did download twinmotion free trial but have yet to understand it.  If I invest in X15 does it make sense to also purchase outside software to enhance exterior and interior renderings .

At the moment I supply exterior renderings for builders etc.  seems to be going fine. 

Watching you tube videos from seasoned users using twinmotion  does not help me because I need step by step to learn , some of these video tutorials are beyond me for sure.

Do I really need exterior software ???

its good now.  I don't know what i did but its been going on all morning.. now its fixed .. must be one wrong access and off it went

thanks for your help I appreciate it.  Now i can continue with the completion

Cheers

Levina

what happened to me I  wonder.. I still can't see it is it,  maybe  because of those 3 tress what are they for and how do I get out of it

its a mess

quantum dr.plan

I am creating a walk out basement not just for the back but for the entire  lower level.  I am following the Video on walk out basements but when I add the terrain on Floor 0 it does not show .. it does not show anywhere,  and those 3 trees are in my window constantly = very irritating.

any assistance is welcomed

Levina

OH .. THAT SOUNDS LIKE A  GOOD PLAN. THANK YOU

Thank you  this info.. I have CA 11 so I would have been trying and trying to get the results that Scott has achieved but I do thank him for his input and have his answer saved to my computer.  When I can afford the upgrade I will have a go to his instructions.

Appreciate all your replies

Cheers

Levina

WOW! Thanks soo much,  great info for me to follow.  trying to go thru all the videos and instructions can be a bit confusing but you've simplified it

THANKS AGAIN !

thanks my PBR EXTERIOR RENDERINGS ARE NOT GOOD

When I  passes and or time  for some reason the program does not show me how much time or passes have elapsed.

I can let it ray trace overnight -  so I am assuming the longer it ray traces the "sparkles" disappear .  I though it might have something to do with the "index of refraction" which I have no idea what it means and can't seem to get explanation from the knowledge base except for a small mention. it is set at 1.5 but that's as much as I know about it

I will let it run but that takes up a lot of time when i have several projects going at  the same time

Thanks for your reply

Levina

When ray tracing - these sparkles appear in the  glass. Is it something in my ray trace options that I am either doing or not doing?

Cheers

Levina  

Thank you . Followed your instructions to the T and it's working perfectly

In the renovation redesign I am doing -  the clients wants the floor joists from the second level to be seen from the main level.  In framing mode I can see the floor joists but in standard mode I cant....

15 hours ago, Kbird1 said:

Has a single Beam in the Centered been considered with a standard Floor system and then using Faux Oak Floor Joists for the "look" but perhaps there is not enough Ceiling Hgt if this is existing , vs a new build.

 

M.

I am sending the proposed floor plans to the engineer and see what he comes back with.  All your replies have given me solutions that could be implemented based on engineers response and of course the clients input as he want the real wood .. but things change due to structural challenges

See how it goes

Thank you all for your replies.. This forum is really resourceful and so many qualified members

Thanks again

swapping bedroom for bathroom is an option but not one the client will be very happy about for sure,  Its all about the ocean view

I will check with engineer and they are part of exposed beams on main floor for open concept 

Hi

I an redesigning a house that has basement , main floor and upper level. Rough measurements 29 W x 24 D 

Attached is the engineering structural beams required for the open concept main floor plan .

The beams in the basement are 10" high 10" deep (basement will not be developed).

Beams for second floor are 8" high x 8" deep

My issue is the stairs.  where/how do I place them without interfering with the support beams.  The floor plan was roughly designed before we had the engineering drawing.  Now I have to reconfigure for the stairs. that's my problem. 

(The upper level is smaller than the lower level as result of a new  add on)

Any suggestions are welcome.. 

Thanks

Levina

3 FLOOR LEVELS.pdf