Features

Extensive set of photo-realistic render settings

Ray Tracing
Photon Mapping
Path Tracing
Bi-directional Path Tracing
Metropolis Light Transport
Clay, Depth, Alpha Mask, and more
Use the selected geometry or the entire scene

Intuitive Camera Setup

Render exactly what you see in SketchUp
Perspective, parallel, cylindrical, spherical
Tightly integrated with SketchUp's projection, FOV, Aspect Ratio
Interactive Tone Mapping that updates while you render

Multi-Threaded

2,4,8,16 threads/cores? Take full advantage of your multi-core machine! No extra charge.

Advanced Material Templates

Templates simplify complicated material setups
Advanced parameters available
Color and texture pulled directly from SketchUp

Generic
Stone
Plastic
Glass, thick, thin and frosted
Metal
Light Emitting (including HDR)
Subsurface Scattering
And others!

Animation

Works directly from SketchUp's scene pages
Tracks change in sun position
Responds to changes in layer visibility
Works with SketchyPhysics and other plugins

Lights

Point / Omni-directional
Spot with hotspot and falloff
Image Projector
IES (Photometric)
Light Emitting Surface Materials
Integrated tools for perfect placement
Easy conversion between types

Sun, Sky, and Global Environment

Physical Sky works by default changing by time of day
HDR / IBL High Dynamic Range Spherical Sky
Sky Color
Spherical/Hemispherical Image Based Lighting (jpg/hdr)
HDR Probe Projection Lighting
Easy conversion between types

Whether you are using Sketchup Pro or Free, version 6, 7, or 8, you'll find Twilight working right inside with you.

All the editors are directly accessible from the Twilight Toolbar, and many features are easily available from one of SketchUp's context menus. Twilight manipulates data directly from SketchUp, providing immediate access to lights, layers, scenes, and materials. All of Twilight's data is stored right inside the SketchUp Model file, so you never lose a thing. And sharing a scene with other users is seamless.

Don't let the simplicity fool you. Twilight's materials are cutting edge. With advanced layering and Fresnel Ramp calculations, your materials are as realistic as it gets. Throw in bump mapping, translucency, and the best blurry reflections available, and there is no end to what you can create.

Fast, effective material previews. A list of previews is available right at your fingertips so you can see what your material will look like in any scenario.

Built-in access to Kerkythea material libraries. In addition to the flexible Types and Templates, you can use any of the extensive Kerkythea material libraries.

archi_glass

deep_sea

fuzzy

light

lines

old_paint

real_glass

rubber

ruby

tire

wax

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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