The best we could do in the past was to apply a bump map and maximize the setting, so the ground did not look completely flat. Overall, excellent program, and if they continue to improve, a contender for best rendering option for 21st century architects.Rendering different types of grass has always been a challenge in architectural graphics, especially for the average designer who does not specialize in developing computer-generated imagery (CGI). Texture bump depths, frosted glass rendering, lighting control, and reflection rendering could all use some fine tuning. My only complaints lie in the fickleness of certain aspects of the renderer. It gives architects an easy tool to allow clients to experience the space as they will when it is built. Its strength, however, lies in its reactivity, and the capability to quickly and easily create walkthroughs, panoramas, and general experiential references.
The graphics are, for the most part excellent, and outside of use as a design tool Enscape can, in limited capacity, be used as a professional presentation rendering tool. The ability to quickly experience your design as a building occupant would is indespensible, and it allows me to design more conciously. I have used Enscape both as a student and as a professional, and I have to say that it has become an integral part of my design process. I'd even be willing to offer modeling hours for your assetts library for more time to use this once my liscence expires. I haven't found many tutorials for revit and this but I hope to keep playing with the software.Įxcellent software, I would greatly appreciate more than the six month student liscence if possible in the future. Enscape handles lighting very well but trying to a balence between the ambient lighting (which can leave images feeling flat) and integrating lighting elements from revit (for specific lighting features) can be the biggest challenge. My biggest struggle has been in lighting. Although it's very effective in it's integration with revit's material methodology, which opens up from doing simple renders to much more presentation and "wow" worthy images without a huge learning curve. It's simple to get started and render understandable perspectives. Having been using as an interiors grad, I find it very approachable to learn. Very effective and easy to access to great renderings. Visit and discover Enscape here: īy registering for a trial, you agree to receive promotional emails.
Note: This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).Įnscape offers a 14-day free trial.