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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Rendering Tips and Tricks
Why is my rendering slow?
Click here for Flamingo performance tuning tips. A detailed article on tuning the speed performance of Flamingo.
How do I do rendering with lightdomes?
In an attempt to start this page with some kind of organisation I've popped the lightdome stuff onto 2 different pages which are linked through from the table below. Hopefully as I learn more about how to programme this Wiki I'll be able to make it all a bit neater. – KeithWilkinson - http://www.ultra3d.com
- Soft GI lighting using lightdomes - Explores the use of achieving a real GI appearance to a rendering
- Other Lighting Issues with Lightdomes - Looks at other issues involving lightdomes
What does the 'source radius' do? -- Jeff Taylor
The radius of the emitter of light, which creates soft shadows.
How do I make realistic looking grass?
Click here Heath's grass
Has anyone seen any fabric or cloth material libraries for Flamingo 2.0?
User Images
Flamingo Image by Chris
Here is one of my first attempts at photorealism with Flamingo. - Chris. When I have some more time I will try to add a section that is relevant to jewellers with useful links to resources etc……..
Resources, Models, Tutorials
Accustudio Worldwide AccuRender/Flamingo resources supporting AutoCAD, Revit and Rhino. Lots of free objects, materials, plants and textures.
Dosch Design products Architecture 3D models, scenes, textures and images.
Arroway Architectural Textures Low-resolution download free. High-resolution purchase for very reasonable prices.
Tutorials
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- Go to Year = 2005, Month = January, to find the training videos.
Flamingo Test Commands
These “test” commands are intended for internal development use, but may be helpful in some specific situations. They are not documented.
- FlamingoTestsetgammacorrection - V2 beta
- Sets the gamma correction
Wiki Page Suggestions
What would you like to see on this WIKI page?
- Hints and tips on rendering techniques. – Jeff Taylor
- How to set the depth of field correctly
- Good rendering practises
- See the tutorials listed above
- Settings for the best quality picture
- If there were one group of “best” settings. there would be no need for controls to alter them. The Advanced training CD: Studio Quality Rendering by Gijs de Zwart is an excellent Flamingo specific training resource.
- A gallery to post your best pics.
- You can submit your images to the Flamingo Gallery
