Embarking on a new decade might be the perfect time to experiment with new rendering techniques. Photos-realistic renderings will always have their place in our industry, but we could use a bit of whimsical, imagination-stirring images in conceptual phases to get the creative juices flowing. The secret sauce to what I call ‘cotton candy’ aesthetic is comprised of Render ID and Normal map channels.
Normal map is one of render channels typically used to re-light the 3D model on a third party software. The element assigns a unique RGB value to different directions each surface is oriented. The Render ID Render Element assigns random RGB values to each object in the scene to allow for convenient selection regardless of other factors in the scene.
As an unintended side effect, both render elements produce captivating graphics that we will harness to add new flair to today’s rendering.
Before we get started, you’ll need:
1. Your project modeled in 3D
2. 3D software
3. Render engine
*This demonstration uses Rhino and V-Ray
#architecture #render #rhino
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