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Status Released
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 2, 2023
Merged idea
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Sketch Render Option Merged

Firstly I would like to say I use Sketchup/Enscape every day as part of my business and it's amazing. This combination of software has revolutionised my business!...Thank you.I think your missing a really smart trick with Enscape.This is a SMALL IDEA WITH MASSIVE VALUE!....PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING...Why don't you add a simple 'Sketch Render' option.Whilst the software is set up to produce the best possible quality render (which is great) sometimes that can be a problem when selling a scheme to a client as it is a very clear visual with very specific colours/textures. A client can fixate on a specific colour they are not keen on and this creates a negative when trying to sell the scheme.I currently build a model, add only the basic textures/colours I need (which saves time) then use Enscape to render a basic visual. I then import that visual into a third party software and use the filters to alter the enscape visual into pencil sketch, watercolour, mixed media etc. to give me a very arty stylised version of the visual to show the client. The clients love these!....it presents me as a creative designer and it allows them to get excited about the scheme without fixating on the detail. I can also charge them for the 'Concept' element of the design package and then charge them for the 'Concept Development' stage where I add the agreed colours and textures to the model to produce the finished render. This increases the speed of my workflow and increases my profit margin.Why don't Enscape add a simple menu to the dropdown panel where you have half a dozen 'Style Options' to choose from. By simply clicking the option you instantly see your render in that style and when you're happy you render it out. This simple addition to Enscape would give it a massive edge over its competitors and add an incredibly valuable process to an already great software. I teach SketchUp and Enscape at University and I know this would be a great addition to the software and my students agree.If you like this idea I have many samples of 'Sketch Renders' I have produced from an Enscape visual I can show you to illustrate why this is important. With Kind Regards,Martin (UK)