Justin Geis, Author at The Rendering Essentials

Making the LUMION Modern House Scene – Photoreal Lumion Rendering Series

Posted by Justin Geis | May 5, 2019 | Lumion Tutorials |

In this video, we’re going to check out one of Lumion’s example photos and try to recreate it with a SketchUp 3D Warehouse model and our own settings!

FAST Light Placement in Lumion with Node Replacement

Posted by Justin Geis | Apr 28, 2019 | Lumion Tutorials |

In this video, learn how to quickly place slights in your Lumion renderings based on the location of lights inside your models! This can save a lot of time when setting up Lumion night time renders!

RESIZE AND POSITION VRAY MATERIALS in SketchUp

Posted by Justin Geis | May 17, 2018 | Vray for SketchUp Tutorials |

In today’s video, learn how to resize, rotate, and position Vray materials in your models to maximize rendering realism. These strategies will allow you to import Vray materials into your model, apply them, and move them around to make your models look more realistic.

BUMP MAPS vs DISPLACEMENT MAPS in Vray for SketchUp

Posted by Justin Geis | May 15, 2018 | Vray for SketchUp Tutorials |

In today’s video, learn to use Bump Maps and Displacement maps in Vray for SketchUp to create realistic rough surfaces in your renderings. In addition, learn the benefits of both Bump Maps and Displacement maps, and when to use each of them in your Vray Renderings!

CREATING REALISTIC CORNERS IN VRAY for SketchUp

Posted by Justin Geis | May 10, 2018 | Vray for SketchUp Tutorials |

In this video, learn to create realistic looking corners in your Vray renderings by beveling and rounding your geometry. In SketchUp, you can use the extension Round Corner to round and bevel your edges quickly and easily!