ArielVision Getting Started Tutorial

ArielVision - Getting Started Tutorial

Getting Started Video

Dennis is working on two new videos for ArielVision. In the meantime, these two nXtRender Videos should be close enough to get you started.

This video takes a 3D Warehouse Model and renders the exterior and then adds reflection and lights to the interior to help you get started with ArielVision.

Simple Exterior Rendering



Getting Started Model

To download the 3D Warehouse model which is used in the video, Click Here - 3D Warehouse Model

Getting started - 3D warehouse.jpg


Download and Installation

  • Download ArielVision .
  • Download a version from the Download ArielVision
  • (If you have already downloaded and installed ArielVision, ignore this step)
  • After downloading the .ZIP file, click on the file name inside to install ArielVision.
  • During installation, select the proper version of SketchUp if you have more than one version installed.

Start SketchUp

Download SketchUp 8 from Here: ( SketchUp Download ) if you don't have it yet. (ArielVision works with both the free and professional versions.)

Start ArielVision

Select ArielVision Load from the SketchUp Plugins menu.

Contents


First Rendering - Exterior Scene

3D Warehouse model you could use for the first rendering

ArielVision was developed to let you "Design with the lights on"™. In particular, you don't have to add lights to you model for rendering to show off objects, buildings, etc.

Select a model

For your first rendering we suggest a simple exterior or simple object.

We are going to render it, using default settings, without making any changes to the model. This will let you see the effects of the default lighting of ArielVision. For exteriors, this is easiest to see if the model has roof overhangs, porches, or other features which will benefit from subtle lighting effects.


For the exterior rendering, use the 3D warehouse model from the Video Tutorial (and select the exterior scene), or here is another 3D warehouse model you could try: 3D Exterior Model of Plan 22169

Start Rendering

Rendering Settings.jpg
  • Click the Render icon: Render24.PNG
  • After you click the start rendering icon, the Rendering Settings dialog will appear to help you with your settings.
  • Even for exteriors, we suggest you try the High Dynamic (studio) lighting settings for your first rendering.
    (Click Defaults for the default rendering settings)
  • Click Start Rendering to render your first image.
Rendered image - 40 rendering passes - Rendering time 5 minutes



Using reflection and lights

For the second rendering we want to apply reflection to some surfaces. There are three samples below.

Video Tutorial Interior

If you have downloaded the model from the Video Tutorial, select the Interior scene.

Make some surfaces reflective

Material Defaults.jpg
  1. Right click on the floor, table, and/or vases
  2. Select 'Create Material or Edit Material
  3. From the presets tab of the Material Wizard, select Reflective.
  4. You can also adjust the amount of reflection using the first (Main) tab.


Add a table Lamp

Table Lamp Tab.jpg
  1. From the ArielVision Toolbar, select the Add Light icon: ( Create-light-fixture.jpg )
  2. Select the Table Lamp tab
  3. Set the size and colors of the table lamp desired.


Add Ceiling Lights

Ceiling Light Tab.jpg
  1. Click the Light icon again.
  2. Select the Ceiling Light tab.
  3. Change any settings if desired
  4. Click Place and place one or more lights in the ceiling.


Start Rendering

  1. Click the Render icon: Render24.PNG
  2. Select the Interior With Sun Preset
  3. Click Start Rendering to render the car.





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