Rendering in SketchUp

BUMP: +5 to +7
Fig. 27.33: 
In the SketchUp 
and Shaderlight settings for 
turbulent but reflective water, 
a texture is used for the water 
(as shown in Fig. 27.29 above).

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Chapter 27: Shaderlight Texture Settings
Fig. 27.34: 
The resulting render displays turbulent and reflective water.
Turbulent and Reflective Water
The method used for reflective 
water requires the use of a water 
texture. Turbulent and reflective 
water uses a different setting. 
In this case, the water will not 
be transparent, so water texture 
is required. This method uses a 
Shiny type with a Smooth finish. 
However, you might need to 
adjust the finish to be more or less 
reflective (Fig. 27.35, Fig. 27.36)
3
3
Type: Shiny
3
3
Finish: Smooth_2 (experi-
ment with other finishes 
under Shiny as needed)
3
3
Bump: 0 to +5
3
3
HLS - Lightness (L):
Range 35 to 55
Fig. 27.35: 
The SketchUp and Shaderlight settings for turbulent 
water are used when water texture is required.

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Part 6: Shaderlight by ArtVPS
Fig. 27.36: 
The resulting rendering of turbulent water.

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Chapter 28: Shaderlight Exterior Lighting and Backdrops
S
haderlight’s diverse exterior lighting options range from Physical Sky, which references 
the SketchUp Shadow menu settings, to preset and preinstalled HDRI. This chapter 
explores these options for setting exterior light in Shaderlight (Fig. 28.1).