I like Visualizer also, but there are some problems with it omitting some components from the rendered image. On a recent model, the entire second level and was left out as well as an overhead roof deck, even though these elements were clearly visible in the model I could not find a way to include that part of the model in the rendering. Be very careful when turning off layers within groups or components with this imaging software.Edit:The previous comments reflect my experience with Visualizer when I was using SU2014. Since then I have upgraded to 2015. Rendering the same model that had elements missing before resulted in an acceptable digital image in every instance.

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After using Visualizer with the later version for several months, I have encountered no problems, so I can enthusiastically recommend Visualizer as an easy way to provide digital renders. The software is simple to use and the results are great. Regarding Visualizer, the price is quite fair and the quality of imagery is above average. This is tempered, of course, in that the image may omit certain aspects of the model.For overall efficacy, I suggest Kerkythea.

It’s free and can be mastered with a modicum of effort.I recommend getting both if you are interested in good, price sensitive rendering programs. Visualizer is not advertised as a rendering engine, but it can perform as well as many rendering software packages at a more reasonable cost. I am in the same situation as Lou, and I have installed demos of Vray, Brighter3D, IRender nxt, SU Podium, Indigo and Cl3ver. And I thought that the anwer would emerge out of testing all.

But now I am REALLY confused. Havent anybody with a lot of experience in many different rendering softwares made a review? All the answers is just saying use this or this, but have you tried some of the other renderes?

Or have you only tried the one that you mention?I have seen a LOT of fantastic VRay renderings (you can not see that it is not photos), but I actually dont want it THAT perfect, and for an amateur like me it is to expensive.But I would like a renderer that shows me changes in realtime (like VRay and Brighter3D does). It is quiete annoying that you start a render and it is finished, you have to make a change, and then it starts all over again. Brighter3D is very nice priced and nice interface, but I cant figure out how to manage lights. So I am just getting more and more confused.Anybody that now about reviews?

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I found one, but only a few of the renderes are reviewed. Any of the above would do, pricing from free up to thousands.I started with Kerkythea, the forum was very helpful.Twilight Render uses Kerkythea as the engine, adding a straight forward front end, and is very reasonably priced.Thea render is the progression from Kerkythea, but adds more complexity.All can do great things in the right hands, twilight hitting a sweet spot between power & simplicity. All have very helpful forums, with prompt support for the paid versions. These forums also have materials shared to help get you started & provide a starting point to develop your own.Best thing is to pick a product of choice & stick with it, tapping into the knowledge on the forums.