You're a star! Thanks for you prompt response, much appreciated!!
Best,
Noel

Hi Guys, Please help! First of all please excuse the basic image, this is used purely for testing purposes. Here's the problem, I am struggling to get dark shadows on my renders using a hdr for my environment. I have adjusted all the options and this is the best I can get! I have even brightened the...

Hey guys, appreciate the feedback..... Galinette/Cotty - good call on the shadows, lighting and the blurring of the proposed - this actually worked a treat and went some way in making the proposed building blend into the context a bit better. Bosseye - cheers for taking the time! You're right, very ...

Hello people, I've been working on this montage and need some help! Basically to keep it simple - I need more realism in the model! At first glance you can see it is a computer generated visual but what can I do to improve this aspect? I've done a bit of photoshopping - clouds over the windows, reta...

Thanks very much guys! Four great responses, what a cool forum. Much appreciated! Noel.

Hi guys, I've just produced this render for a client in London - I have recently branched out into doing some freelance work and was hoping for some critical advice in order to elevate my skillset for future projects. I built the model in sketchup. One thing I struggle with is creating a glass effec...

Guys that is all great help, many thanks to you all.

I'll spruce up the image in the next few days and post.
Ta.

Hi, thanks for replying. I don't want to create a mist inside the room as that will overshadow the elements of the room. I simply want some visible light to come out of the many circular ceiling lights - similar to the image attached. If I'll get that result from your message then I'll give it a go ...

Hi guys, I am half way through rendering internal shots for a dougnut shop but cannot seem to work out how to create actual 'light streak paths' coming out of ceiling lights! Yes, light comes out but how can I actually see some kind of faded light cone ...... it would really add to the drawing I'm p...

Interesting advice for the night render, I'll have a play with the sun/sky intensity levels! Sounds like I could get some cool results. I've copied your emitter material so will try that out too..... For the night image I did make a few cubes but textured the inner walls with the same colour light e...

Thanks for the info!

No, I didn't use an environment map, just a bit of background photoshopping! However I will look into environment maps tonight. Never done one before but they look a little daunting! Also, I'll have a play with depth of field!

Cheers for commenting, appreciate your insight!

RE: Materials - sounds good, best bet is to probably create my own library of personal materials from photographs online..... Your image was at least 15 storeys high, residential job, looked like white render. conceptual images, one of which was taken from the base of the tower looking right up! You...

Cheers Pibuz! I saw pics of that tower block you did for a uni project the other day - very nice. I was hoping someone would bring up the trees issue - had a glance at onyxtree and it looks promising, will have a proper look later tonight. Thanks. The main problem I have with the daytime image is ma...

Hello people!

I've been using indigo for a month now (with Sketchup) and getting some sweet results. However, as I am still a novice, I would appreciate some harsh feedback (where necessary). I have a morning, evening and night shot of the same building.

Look forward to your thoughts!

Noel