Ship Simulator

English forum => Development corner => Topic started by: Gloat on February 07, 2009, 11:12:49

Title: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: Gloat on February 07, 2009, 11:12:49

MAKE 3D MODEL RENDERS

Program: Esperient Creator demo/full

NOTICE: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU ARE DOING THIS WITH THE DEMO VERSION. IT SAYS "NO COMMERCIAL USE" SO DEMO USERS, DO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

1.DOWNLOAD ESPERIENT
Go to this site and download the second one (3.5 community edtion) http://www.esperient.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid=196

2. AFTER DOWNLOAD
Okay, so have you downloaded it? click on this icon in your desktop.
(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6606/addonstuffshopuq0.png)
When you have done so, Esperient should look like this
(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/879/addonstuffshop2mt7.png)

3. GET YOUR MODEL

Go to File and then import obects
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/896/shopqe8.png)

Now select your model. In my case, I am going to upload sketchup.
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5351/shop2nz8.png)

Now. Before your model is imported, a information panel comes up. For the BEST RESULTS, look at my picture of the grid and assemble your grid to make it look like mine. Click on where it says "yes or No etc to change the option.

(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8339/stuffincludedxc3.png)

Outline Faces: NO
Import lines into seperate hierarchy: NO (should be disabled if Outline faces is set to NO)
Lines render order: 0 (Should be disabled if Outline Faces is set to NO)
Sketchup tessellation: YES
Create Default sketchup material: YES
Create UVW texture coordinates: YES
Create back faces: In same Node

Press ok. Hey look! Your model!
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5835/stuffincluded2gu5.png)

4. ASSEMBLY

NOTICE: REMEMBER THE GRID WHEN YOU STARTED UP ESPERIENT CREATOR? YOUR SHIP MUST ONLY BE A LITTLE BIGGER THEN THE GRID IN ORDER TO FIT ON WHAT IS TO COME NEXT. ON SKETCHUP, THIS IS A VERY SMALL MODEL. THE WITH OF YOUR MODEL MUST NOT BE MORE THEN FOUR INCHES (SO THAT IS MUCH SMALLER THEN THE MAN AT SKETCHUP STARTUP) IN ORDER FOR THE BEST RESULTS. IF YOUR SHIP IS MUCH BIGGER THEN THE GRID, KNOW YE THAT THERE IS A SOLUTION. LOOK AT 4.B

4.a Okay. Look at this toolbar, and the tools numbered 1, 2 and 3.
(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6181/copy9ofstuffincluded2va7.png)

4.b Click on tool 1, click and drag from the top left hand corner to the bottom right. This selects your model. Once it is selected, click on tool 2 to get this:
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5340/copyofstuffincluded2jv1.png)
This is just like what there is in sketchup. You can experiment with it to make the ship look like its sinking etc. but if your model is larger then the grid, click on the yellow orb (sphere) in the middle and drag to make the model bigger or smaller.

5. FINAL TOUCHES

Go to File and then Merge scene...
(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9460/copy8ofstuffincluded2wx1.png)

Select the file called WATER AboveBelowSurface In Program files, espereint, EspCreator, scenes.
(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6097/copy7ofstuffincluded2rd6.png)


And finally you should have a beautiful render
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4066/copy6ofstuffincluded2ip1.png)

Now go to the left hand toolbar and click on the blue play button near the bottom
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7904/copy5ofstuffincluded2tt2.png)

Isn't she beautiful

You can alter the waves with the wave tool (only works if you have pressed play)
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3531/copy4ofstuffincluded2gf9.png)

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: Nathan|C on February 07, 2009, 11:19:27

That model looks slightly familiar  ::)

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: Gloat on February 07, 2009, 11:43:36

You got there before me :(

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: Skippernr1 on July 03, 2009, 18:41:11

Ok. when i have my own 3D hull/Ship then can it`s possible to add in ss08? ;D ;D ;D
Or its wery tame and stupid question? ;D

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: Shipaddict on July 03, 2009, 19:41:58

Nope, can't use in SS08 I'm afraid. ;)

Maybe some time in the future. :)

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: matt5674 on July 03, 2009, 22:01:38

I can't upload a sketchup ship to the program. I have the requirements the model needs to be imported but there is a problem, it says it can't be imported. I cannot register it cause I don't got money to buy a code for it. Is there a way I can upload a sketchup ship into Esperient without problem? I am getting mad at this program and if it won't work for someones idea, I will seriously break my computer.

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: llamalord on July 03, 2009, 22:32:36

Beautiful Renders from anyone other than Llamalord :o

(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/531/render26rw9.jpg)

I still think that NON-SKETCH UP is supreme! :lol:

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: Mad_Fred on July 03, 2009, 22:47:04

It's not so much about the tool, and much more about the man/Spambot using the tool. Though some tools can do more than others.  ;D

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: llamalord on July 03, 2009, 22:51:23

Oh Man Fred is going all Logical on me again. ::) :lol:

Title: Re: How to make the best 3D model renders. Completely free
Post by: Mad_Fred on July 03, 2009, 22:52:47

 ;D :thumbs: