V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp Officially Released!

September 17, 2013 by Leave a comment

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SketchUp is one of the most widely used and easy to learn 3D modeling software applications on the market. And, V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp only improves the experience! This artist-friendly rendering solution for SketchUp features dramatic improvements to visualization workflow (V-Ray RT®), image-based lighting quality (V-Ray Dome Light), and a designer’s ability to quickly manage complex scenes with highly detailed models (V-Ray Proxy).

V-Ray 2.0 for Sketchup can be purchased here. ($799 USD)

Existing V-Ray for SketchUp users can upgrade here. ($320 USD)

Click here to view the new V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp product at ArchVision and view the PDF for new features.

Have questions? Contact us at support@archvision.com.

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Project Alpha: Green Building Doha, Qatar Leverages RPC Content in Animation

March 6, 2013 by Leave a comment

Project Alpha is an approximated 160,000 square meter development surrounded by 11 hectares of landscaping. It is comprised of a resort hotel, multi-residential condos, business center, commercial shops, museum, university, and exposition centers. Project Alpha promises to be one of the most advanced high rise development of its kind in the world.

Submitted into a global competition for consideration by the Kingdom of Qatar, Project Alpha was selected as a to-be-built project in Doha, Qatar. CIVE, XV Studio (Xavier Vilalta i Sabartés) and fco3d collaborated on this project.

ArchVision RPC Content user, Francisco J Penaloza, fco3d , produced the models, renderings and video animation. Francisco shared the video submission with us recently to discuss his use of RPC Content within the presentation. Thanks for sharing this project with us Francisco!

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Revit Architecture: Using Additional RPC Content from ArchVision

November 18, 2011 by Leave a comment

RPC Plants & Trees in Revit Architecture

RPC Plants & Trees in Revit Architecture

Many users refer to our video tutorials for tips and tricks using RPC Content in Revit Architecture. Another great resource is Autodesk. Autodesk provides a great series of Revit Architecture User Assistance documents.

Topics include:

  • Creating an RPC Family
  • Specify a Render Appearance for an RPC Family
  • Create an Entourage Family
  • Using the ArchVision Content Manager
  • Using Additional RPC Content
  • Placing Plants and Entourage in a Project view
  • Changing the Size of Plants

We encourage you to check them out. Happy rendering!

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