For rendering I have been using ARTLANTIS STUDIO for so long, but when I went to Germany, where I was studiing, they didn´t use this programme and thed didn´accept the output. That is why I have started to learn in 3DS MAX.
I think I have always wanted to try and learn how to work in 3ds Max, but I wasn´t sure if it is worth the effort. Now I have to say, sometimes it is and sometimes not at all.
I would divide my experience into INTERIOR and EXTERIOR rendering. I don´t do the building modelling in 3ds Max, just because I can do it faster and more effective in Archicad. And I also always do a postprocess in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, which is just a necessary stuff for any architect I think.
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| Exterior render in 3ds Max + Postprocess in Photoshop |
For EXTERIOR rendering I am not sure If you need to spend the time by setting the scene, lights etc... It is really a bit time-consuming and after the rendering you have to use Photoshop anyway. The result is nice and it is interesting to try it once and see If I like this method of creating an exterior render or not, but from my point of view it really isn´t necessary.
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| Interior render in 3ds Max + Postprocess in Photoshop |
On the other hand, the INTERIOR rendering is a different topic. It brings you a lot of new possibilities. It is maybe a lot more demanding, but the result is definitely worth it. What is really amazing is the quality of materials, shadows, reflections etc... It is really worth trying. I always find post-process for interior renderings a little bit more tricky, because you have to be more careful about the materials you have used, so I am really glad there is a programme that doesn´t need it.
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| Interior render in 3ds Max + Postprocess in Photoshop |
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