
Utilize the geographically specific Heliodon tool to create realistic sunlight and shadows with respect to time of day, date, and season.Use HDRI (High Dynamic Range Images) as light sources to illuminate the environment of a scene.Tweak the color temperature of interior lighting to manipulate the mood of a render.Adjust the quality and resolution of your renders to optimize rendering timelines.Apply decals to surfaces for branding objects and drops, plus add layers of aging or texture to environments.Create stunning glass, plastic, and reflective textures.

Control textures by object class assignments.Create, save, and catalog custom render settings.Explore and understand the variety of render settings in Vectorworks Spotlight.Developing an advanced understanding of lighting controls, texture mapping, image backgrounds, materiality, reflectivity, camera settings, and more will allow the participant to create rendered illustrations they may not have considered possible with Vectorworks.Īt the conclusion of this masterclass participants should achieve a familiarity with the digital workflows required to present their show files in a professional environment to the most discriminating and demanding entertainment industry representatives. In this masterclass attention will be focused on textures, light, shadow, environment backgrounds and lighting to best display the show model in interactive formats. Developing the ability to quickly create convincing illustrations and renderings to prepare teams to compete and earn more business in their marketplace. With the power of the Cinema 4D Render engine now fully integrated into Vectorworks Spotlight, Creating stunning and realistic representations of your event model is possible now more than ever. Discriminating clients today expect high level renderings when bidding out shows. Participants in this masterclass will develop industry leading skills in producing renderings natively within Vectorworks Spotlight.
