Rendering : Radiosity problem

[TimWoods]

i also do large architectural projects, unfortunatly thats the limitations with max or viz radiosity. you have to add edge lines or vertexs where other objects sit. There is no other way around this other than using a better system like final render brazil or vray. Which my studio is thinking of switching to.
We limit the use of radiosity to interiors, small ones at that, anything large becomes time consuming as you have found out.

As for you other problem, the image hasnt attached so i cant be of much help.
:wavey:

[cuzz]

I had a hunch you did architectural work Tim. you got any of your work I can take a look at.

what do you mean by edge lines?
or adding vertex points?

[TimWoods]

if you have a cube sitting on a plane, make sure the surface underneath has an edge sitting around the box. if that makes sense. An easier way would be to create the plane with 3 horizontal and vertical segments, edit mesh and drag so edges match the cube sitting on top. Now when radiosity calculates it should calculate from the nearest set of vertexs, and thus should not be smudged around the box.
I use this principle with most large objects sitting on floors or against walls. in theory you shouldnt need to remove the face underneath.

this is where i work.
http://www.splintervisual.co.uk/

[cuzz]

That does make sence with the verts.

removing back faces is no fun!

I think I got to used to modeling for the scanline and brazil.

[cuzz]

I was just in your site earlier today. I'm always looking for some inspiration. great work

how long you been at it?

you got any cool sites you can point me too?

[TimWoods]

ive been working here for 7mnths, and ive been in the 3d industry for nearly 2yrs now. its fun, a hobby and a profession!

check out smoothe and hayes davidson
http://www.smoothe.com/s/
http://www.hayesdavidson.com/hd/index.html

if you havent already.
also http://www.cgarchitect.com/

textures
http://www.frenchtextures.com/site_gr.html
http://www.imageafter.com
http://www.mayang.com/textures/
http://digitalcraftsman.com/textureBin/textureBin.htm

http://www.e-interiors.net/default.php - great site for downloading real furniture
http://www.viz2000.com

where do you work cuzz?
:beer:

[cuzz]

I started as an airbrush Illustrator then moved into achitecturals and about four years ago moved into 3d modeling.

I now freelance to an achitect who feeds me all the work

we started a company www.visagedesign.com you can see my work here Its not up to date.

Ive now realised Its time to start my own website which I'm working on right now

The computer in the office had a melt down and I lost all my cool links.



thanks for the texture links.:thumbsup:

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