rendering software

[bluesrocker22]

Hi,
Just bought DW Classic and I am looking for the most bang for the buck rendering software to go with it.

Just need to pull off a simple basement remodel design and render.

Can anyone recommend a decently priced rendering software that will "raise the bar" a little over what DW Classic can do on its own?

Many thanks.

[David Owen]

DesignWorkshop Classic includes real-time shaded rendering complete with lights and material textures by way of the View -> Lights & Textures menu command.

DW Classic also supports the same plug-in rendering architecture that enables the advanced rendering included with DesignWorkshop Professional. This high-quality, shadow-cast rendering is achieved in Lights & Textures using the Lightworks PictureMaker plug-in.

To see some examples of the results you can get from the PictureMaker plug-in, please visit this Artifice Gallery page. PictureMaker is available separately, at a special price to registered DesignWorkshop Classic users. To learn more, please contact Artifice Sales.

For even higher-quality rendering options please consider Art*lantis or an upgrade to DW Professional.

Art*lantis is an excellent stand-alone rendering application for Windows and Macintosh that works very well with DesignWorkshop Classic and Professional.

In addition to the built-in Lightworks renderer, an upgrade to DW Professional would give you access to RenderCity, a free rendering service for DW Pro owners based on the powerful Radiance lighting simulation system. Registered owners of DesignWorkshop Classic can upgrade to Professional at the special price of $399.00 plus shipping.

Both Art*lantis and the DW Professional upgrade (as well as many other products and accessories) are available through the CADOutpost.com secure online order form.

You can see a side-by-side comparison of all the rendering options I've mentioned at the Artifice online gallery.