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There is quite a varied array of opinion about which is the best 3d modelling software and which is the best rendering software. It's hard to know what experience a lot of this opinion is based on. I work for a company that is interested in stepping up its architectural rendering game. To date we've used vectorworks for 2d drawing, sketchup for 3d modelling, and cinema 4d for rendering. It's a convoluted work flow and the model translation between sketchup and cinema leaves something to be desired.. We are working on Macs but are open to the idea of having a PC machine if it'll be better for our purposes. Im curious if anyone has an idea of a good setup for the range of experience we have and our desire to have high quality architectural rendering? Totally open to steeper learning curves and platform type. Many thanks!

Dear All, Long time member but my first post - almost 7 years fascinated by 3D!! My workflow is always changing however, finally decided on the solid workflow for garden/landscape visualisation for comment: 1. Vectorworks > 2D survey and 3D modelling. 2. Sketchup > quick drafting of house doors and windows (as accuracy is not required) imported into VW 3. C4D > texturing, planting with 2D billboards and 3D trees / shrubs 4. Photoshop > (clone tool) painting plants for still images. (obviously no good for animations!) A few examples for comment and suggestions. [ATTACH]33666[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]33667[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]33668[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]33669[/ATTACH] Feedback very welcome. Thanks Nick. NDG+ Landscape and Garden Designers