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HELP...trying to render a night scene

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:12 am
by mcompton
Hello All,

I am trying to render a nightscene, when I place the SketchUp model time at 8PM or later...I am getting this weird purple light...any hints or suggestions?

Thanks

P.s. I love this program!

Re: HELP...trying to render a night scene

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:17 am
by fused
im not sure... wasnt there the restricion that the cant be too far below the horizon or else the sky would get such a purple light?

someone would have to confirm this. try to use an environment map of a nightsky or no / black background.

nice scene!

Re: HELP...trying to render a night scene

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:19 am
by mcompton
"environment map of a black background" That worked...thanks very much

I will post the finished product on Monday, thanks for the kind words