SketchUp is a 3D modelling software that is widely used by architects, engineers, and designers. SketchUp Pro has been the go-to version for many years, but a more complete tier has been added relatively recently – SketchUp Studio. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of upgrading to SketchUp Studio. SketchUp Studio offers … Read more
In architectural design, communicating ideas with clarity can make a big difference. Stunning visualisations can take a concept that inspires to a design that makes stakeholders sit up and take note. Tools for visualisation in SketchUp can help you create work that wins work and gets people listening. While SketchUp is best known for its … Read more
V-Ray 7 for SketchUp brings many exciting features and tools designed to improve efficiency, expand creative possibilities, and enhance presentation capabilities. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned visualiser, this release offers innovative solutions to help you work smarter and produce stunning results. Let’s take a closer look at what’s on offer. What is V-Ray? … Read more
Chaos Corona 12.1 builds on the strengths of version 12, delivering tools that improve speed, collaboration, and quality in 3D rendering. From real-time scene interaction with Vantage Live Link to enhanced caustics and automatic exposure adjustments, this update simplifies workflows while elevating the visual results. What is Chaos Corona? Corona Chaos delivers efficient 3D rendering … Read more
The pressure is on for architects to design sustainably. Enscape Impact is an Enscape plugin that can help you design sustainable projects and get real-time feedback on the early stages of your designs. At Chaos, they’ve been researching the impacts of the climate crisis on the design industry and found some interesting trends. The Architects … Read more
The V-Ray 7 rollout has begun, and we are so excited! The first update is for V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max. This update has some handy features that make working with V-Ray even better. What is V-Ray? V-Ray provides professionals with a powerful rendering engine capable of producing photo-realistic images and animations. Its advanced rendering … Read more
Enscape 4.2 focuses on improving ray-tracing and improved workflows with Rhino and Vectorworks. The new updates include: Revit Graphics Override: Enscape now reflects the same object appearances and overrides used in Revit. This can also help highlight structural details like piping or cable to ease communication with engineers. This feature is highly requested, so we’re … Read more
Introduction Bringing design to life for stakeholders is vital in architectural visualisation (ArchViz). While buildings are the stars of these presentations, adding realistic, animated people can make a huge difference. These human elements can breathe life into a scene, helping clients imagine how the architecture will feel when in use. Animating these elements from scratch … Read more
Enscape 4.1 is here! It includes a few new features that enhance the look and feel of your designs, plus a new beta test that looks rather intriguing. What’s New in Enscape 4.1 Enscape 4.1 builds on the Enscape 4.0 release to introduce several exciting new features and significant updates to enhance your design process … Read more
Chaos has changed how Enscape interacts with V-Ray and other Chaos products. For years, it had been difficult to get renders out of Enscape and passed over to the visualisation teams, who often had to rebuild from scratch. But no more! Chaos has created a link between Enscape and V-Ray, which helps architects and visualisation … Read more