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2003-10-29 06:54 PM - last edited on 2023-05-11 12:43 PM by Noemi Balogh
Ola wrote:Lots of new toys!
I purchased Cinema 4D 8.2 and was wondering what the best way to export from Archicad and workflow. How does the rendering time vs result compare to Artlantis. Just purchased Piranesi also, I believe you can create a Epix file directly in C4D now
thanks
I only have C4D XL 7 - so AFAIK, there I have to use 3DS and Vedute to go into Piranesi. Nice if 8.2 allows it directly.
3DS format works well from AC to C4D. See various notes and comments in the archives at:
and there are also some good comments at:
Some of those guys will hopefully re-post their comments here with some nice screenshots of the parameter settings dialogs
As for speed, comparing C4D and Artlantis is difficult because C4D can do so much more than Artlantis, particularly as far as lighting goes...if you have the "Advanced Render" module (or the XL package). For comparable quality on a fast computer, I don't know that you'd see the difference. With a dual processor, C4D wins since Artlantis won't use the other processor. As soon as you use a radiosity solution, C4D will start to slow down (the race depends on your parameters and number of processors - or even network rendering, and option there and not with Artlantis) - but the results will astound you compared to Artlantis 'global illumination'.
[For example: if the C4D 8.2 CD contains some of the same sample scenes as XL7... look for a folder called 'Radiosity-LIght'. There's a JPG there ("Light") that is a wonderful demonstration of lighting effects that C4D can do and Artlantis cannot even come close to. Load the sample scene file in C4D and render it as a sample of how long such a thing takes on your computer. Not bad at all on mine. I've attached a cropped section of that image for others to see here ... image copyright Maxon Computer I should imagine.]
Including human time, Artlantis is a no-brainer IMHO - wins hands down for quick renderings.
Even if you cannot create the EPix file in C4D ... you can create the file in AC or Artlantis, then render the (same sized) image in C4D and finally import that image as the new Save RGB channel in Piranesi. Mix and match.
Have fun!
Karl
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2004-09-28 07:50 PM
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2004-09-28 11:26 PM
Anyway, can someone tell me which setting I need to change to eliminate the rounded areas on the final few frames. This is just a test in order to learn the HDRI light settings. Thanks
Mark
Animation file: 1 MB
http://www.Burginger.com/Example/HDRI_Test.mp4
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2004-09-29 01:32 AM
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2004-09-29 02:54 AM
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2004-09-29 01:10 PM
I'm not sure what -all- your settings are, but the basic look of your render doesn't _seem_ to differ from what we can get (quickly - 5 mins or so) with just 'soft shadows' turned on.
Do you want to do a side-by-side comparison?
... but HDRI is *great* for incorporating a sky / photographic entourage.
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2004-09-29 04:37 PM
Yes, by all means. I don't post this stuff in an effort to show what is the best method, technique or style. It is creative play. Hummm, what does this effect yield? HDRI?
Today I am going to study the use of TAGS.
I would like it if more C4D users would post their attempts. After all, that is the best use for this new graphical discussion board.
http://www.Burginger.com/Example/HDRI_Test2.mp4
Anim with the same settings: Pre-Sets from the Uffizi Sample File.
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2004-09-30 11:19 AM
But keep going. And share your experiences.
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2004-10-16 07:43 PM
Meanwhile, exploring the demo files supplied with C4D I created this scene showing Stephan's Castle in Belgium.
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2004-10-16 08:20 PM
2:57 min on G5 Dual Mac 2GHz. Radiosity takes a long time? Think nothing of it.
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2004-10-16 11:45 PM
Why do I keep posting this stuff? Well if your goal is to create a realistic and artistic scene in and around your building model, this stuff is pre-made to drag&drop. Other rendering programs should also provide such useful additions to their software offerings. I haven't even begun to explore the slew of architectural textures supplied with the ArchiCAD Translator.