Rendering looking like 2D

[endezinephi]

Hi..I have just started using TR, I am having a challenge rending my design, when I render with any rendering options in TR, the render comes as if its a 2D render without any depth effect and details being shown.
I am not sure why this is happening, I am sharing the image with the render and just the design how it should look.

Can someone point me what is missing..or why this is happening. I have tried TR with other designs as well, the output is same hazy, looks 2D and design doesn't get rendered completely.

I am sharing the design and rendered image with details.

I am using sketchup 17.2 version on Windows platform. TR is a hobby version

Thanks,
Pradeep

[Fletch]

To emphasize edge lines and give the rendering more "pop" - bevel the corners of edges. (Pro users can Select edge>Right Click> Twilight v2>Bevel edge) or you can use a 3rd party plugin for Sketchup like Fredo Round Corner.

Another way is to use "edge lines" feature on your material. See our Website's Tutorials page - link in my signature.

Another way is to add a gap between adjacent objects to give the depth you want to achieve - the more realistic your model, and the more realistic the materials, the more realistic the rendering will be.

[endezinephi]

Hi Fletch,

Thanks for responding, will go thru the details shared, however, the design created is a 3D dimensional one which has depths and projections of objects. My Q is as a render software shouldn't it create create a 3D effect with the depth & perspective based on view irrespective if its pro or hobby version.

If you see the image shared, it does have depth and 3D design give more realistic view

Thanks,
Pradeep

[Fletch]

You should consider lighting your scene with HDR spherical sky - it should look better.

The model looks nice in SketchUp, but for photo-realistic rendering it is low poly and low detail, please watch the 6 Essentials video tutorials linked in my signature, the first one is on the importance of a good model... this is true for any render engine.

You can choose to add edge lines under the "advanced" pull-down menu in Twilight Render Material dialog if you like the edge lines look from SketchUp.

SEE ALSO: Sharp corners = unrealistic

Example before and after bevel: