Rendering and Visualization with MicroStation CONNECT Edition


This playlist will contain a collection of videos regarding MicroStation’s visualization and rendering tools recorded from Bentley live events.

Atmosphere Editor

Learn about the Atmosphere settings used to get realistic atmosphere effects in rendered views.

https://youtu.be/u8HqSS4C-d8

https://youtu.be/-qvRcsE1v0c

High Altitude and Afternoon Presets in Atmosphere Editor

Using the Atmosphere Editor, you can use one of the many presets that are included, such as Afternoon and High Altitude.

Global Settings

Part of the Atmosphere Editor is Sky, Fog, and Haze settings. Learn to adjust and change the global settings, such as Aerial perspective, Quality boost, Godrays, and Projected shadows on clouds.

https://youtu.be/gcTbQsPZ2g4

https://youtu.be/jDZDup47M7s

Rainbow

The Atmosphere Editor allows for several Effects to be utilized, Rainbow can be used to effect the atmosphere if the sun is behind the camera.

Non Photo Realistic Rendering NPR

MicroStation allows for the use of NPR or Non Photo Realistic Rendering Materials, this allows for a more artistic rendering and allows the application of various visual art styles.

https://youtu.be/1E67pNh4-yQ

https://youtu.be/UrAjCyV6Fl4

EcoSystem Materials

Using e-on's EcoSystem technology, MicroStation can leverage the use of the placement of thousands of trees, plants, stones, and other objects to achieve a natural look to any rendered scene.

Fast Preview Render

Jerry Flynn discusses the Fast Preview option for rendering.

https://youtu.be/PxVHRG_VR9Q

https://youtu.be/lmijnJYSOv0

Atmosphere Editor - Environment Map

One aspect of the Atmosphere Editor is the Environment Map, Jerry discusses this and shows how they are created and used.

Automatically copy material to Library

Learn about a newly added option to "Automatically Copy Materials to the Library". Save time rather than opening each file and manually moving materials into the proper library.

https://youtu.be/Z8FaXsqaYMM

https://youtu.be/5LdjZSAdiOg

Non Photo Realistic Rendering and NPR Styles

This video covers a variety of topics, discussing NPR Rendering, NPR Styles, and other topics.

Questions for Jerry

Jerry Answers a variety of questions from this live recorded special interest group.

https://youtu.be/n70Yy0TkvK0

Parent topic: Rendering and Visualization