glass masonry blocks

[marchitecture]

I have very little time and I am relatively new to the program, but I need to know the most efficient way to build and render glass blocks as a solid wall.Would I build the entire wall and add material or would I build one block.

Also, what would be the best way to add several oak trees without making the rendering time rediculous, Where should I get the tree from.

Thanks a million

Marchitecture

[kippu]

glass block walls ..... try making a box and putting a texture and play with refraction or make one block and instance it all over the wall... whichever you find it easier

 

oak trees ... i suggest using a map and using photoshop or using them with opacity to render

[frazer]

Hiya had a similar problem not long ago maybe could be of some help to look at the replies i got.

 

http://www.cgarchitect.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14740