Are you looking to add some extra glow to your v-Ray light in SketchUp? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of making your v-Ray light glow in SketchUp. So, let’s get started!
Step 1: Placing the v-Ray Light
The first step is to place the v-Ray light in your SketchUp scene. To do this, click on the “Create” tab in the toolbar and select “Lights” from the drop-down menu. Then, choose “v-Ray Light” and place it in your desired location by clicking on the desired spot in your 3D model.
Step 2: Adjusting the Light Parameters
Once you have placed the v-Ray light in your scene, it’s time to adjust its parameters to achieve that glowing effect. With the v-Ray light selected, go to the “Entity Info” panel on the right-hand side of your screen.
Step 2.1: Intensity
The first parameter you can adjust is the intensity of the light. This will determine how bright or dim the glow effect will be. Increase or decrease the intensity value until you achieve your desired effect.2: Color
The color of your v-Ray light can also play a significant role in creating a glowing effect. Click on the color swatch next to “Color” in the “Entity Info” panel and select a vibrant color that suits your design.3: Decay
The decay parameter controls how quickly or slowly the intensity of light diminishes over distance. To create a more pronounced glow effect, set a higher decay value. Experiment with different values until you achieve the desired result.
Step 3: Enabling Bloom
Now that you have adjusted the v-Ray light parameters, it’s time to enable the Bloom effect. Bloom is a post-processing effect that adds a glow around bright objects in your scene, enhancing the overall appearance.
Step 3.1: Accessing the v-Ray Frame Buffer
To enable Bloom, click on the “Window” tab in the menu bar and select “v-Ray Frame Buffer” from the drop-down menu. The v-Ray Frame Buffer will open, providing you with additional options for adjusting your render settings.2: Enabling Bloom
In the v-Ray Frame Buffer, locate the “Render Elements” panel and click on the plus icon (+) to add a new render element. From the drop-down menu, select “Bloom & Glare” and click on “Add Selected.” The Bloom & Glare render element will now appear in your list of render elements.3: Adjusting Bloom Settings
Select the added Bloom & Glare render element from the list and adjust its settings according to your preferences. You can control parameters such as intensity, threshold, radius, and more to fine-tune the glow effect.
Step 4: Rendering Your Scene
You’re almost there! Now it’s time to hit that render button and see your v-Ray light glow in all its glory.
Click on the “Render” tab in SketchUp’s toolbar and choose your desired rendering settings such as resolution and quality. Then, click on “Render” to start rendering your scene with the glowing v-Ray light.
Once the rendering is complete, you can save your image and share it with others to showcase your beautifully glowing v-Ray light in SketchUp.
And there you have it! By following these steps and making use of the v-Ray light parameters and Bloom effect, you can easily create a stunning glow effect for your lights in SketchUp. So go ahead and give it a try!