Things To Look For In A Rendering Add-On For Your Graphic Designs
Posted on: 6 December 2019
Whether you need to create the graphics for a video game, want an interactive blueprint for a building plan, or are making a television commercial, having the right program to create the graphics is important. Gone are the days of simple drawings and static objects. People want to see things as if they were right there. Everything needs to be as close to a real-life movie scene as possible. When it comes to graphic programs, you need to be able to manipulate everything to ensure all the detail is accurate. This is where rendering programs such as V-Ray Unreal and add-ons come into play. If you want to have the most realistic graphics possible, here are just a few things you need to consider and look for in rendering.
Lighting
While most people take it for granted, the way an object absorbs or reflects light and any shadows it makes are important things to consider in graphic design. People will notice if there are no signs of light on the objects. They want to see that one part of everything is a bit brighter than the rest because of the way the light hits it. When considering a rendering program, make sure that lighting is one of the top features. You not only want to be sure any static items have the proper lighting, but you also need to know that the lighting will move and change as an item or person moves across the screen. To get the best out of the lighting, make sure that the program takes the time of day into account and what type of lighting is being used in the area.
Rendering Speed
Another problem many graphics have is how fast they are rendered. While this can sometimes be a problem with the graphic capabilities of the computer, you want to be sure that the program creating the graphics can render them quickly. You do not want people to miss out on the details in your graphics and thereby lose interest in your creation, simply because the program cannot quickly bring objects into view as you scroll or move across the screen. Rendering speed is especially important for graphic items that move. The entire graphic needs to remain as close to its actual form as possible when moving within the game or commercial.
Interactive
While not every rendered object is going to be manipulated within a game or blueprint, many will be. Make sure that what you create can be moved and interacted with using a keyboard, mouse, and/or stylus. See it as what it is and not just some picture on the screen.
Compatibility
When it comes to rendering, you need to have a program that will work well with a variety of graphic programs. Unfortunately, not all graphic programs are the same, so using a rendering add-on that only works with a few graphic programs will limit what you can and cannot use in your design. Find the renderer that will work with as many graphic programs as possible to ensure you can have any kind and type of graphic or texture you want and need in your project.
There are many graphic design programs and many rendering add-ons. Once you decide on the ones that best suit your needs, consider taking a class or attending a training session to ensure you get the most out of what you have. Being able to use the programs well and to manipulate your graphic designs properly will keep people interested in your game, commercial, application, or blueprint. The more people that stay interested, the more they will use your creations. Of course, all this boils down to having a better bottom line financially.
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