I simply downloaded Twinmotion and I’m making an attempt it out, however one factor I didn’t like is that it doesn’t assist my 3D SpaceNavigator mouse. I bought used with this mouse in Sketchup (and Blender) and it’s a ache for me to maneuver in 3D house with out it.
So I began taking a look at Enscape, which appears to combine higher with Skethup, however it isn’t free and I’m not certain whether it is as highly effective and may create nearly as good outcomes as Twinmotion. Any ideas on this?
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I can say from utilizing each that the standard of the render is similar or higher even with Enscape. The large distinction comes right down to motion / animation. Twinmotion permits for for setting paths for issues like automobiles and folks to observe permitting with wind for vegetation to ‘sway’. The opposite massive distinction is setting settings. Twinmotion has choices for rain and snow whereas you’d should create that look your self if utilizing Enscape.
Yet another factor is that Enscape is a SketchUp plugin which suggests you’ll be able to proceed to make modifications in SketchUp and see the outcomes whereas Twinmotion is a standalone app requiring a SU export after which import. So with all this, and price and mouse navigation in thoughts, it is best to be capable to make a extra knowledgeable determination.
Right here’s slightly pattern Timelapes I did with Enscape’s default plant library plus a Megascans asset:
https://vimeo.com/337780622
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Thanks! I’m making an attempt Enscape now and it appears very intuitive and my house navigator works simply fantastic with it.
Are you able to add objects to Enscape’s library? From the short look I had evidently Twinmotion had much more objects and classes.
I think about so however haven’t tried it but. Perhaps another person can chime in there. Additionally. the Enscape library is a comparatively new function so I think about the variety of property will proceed to develop as nicely.
There’s a setting on startup that permits you to change the navigation strategies with an everyday mouse in Twinmotion. It’s going to emulate sketchup as an possibility.
As Eric says, the large distinction between the two is the flexibility to animate objects – folks, automobiles and so on.
Enscape additionally has the flexibility to extra simply affiliate the proper texture sort by the tags/key phrases within the descriptions, whereas twinmotion requires substitute of textures.
Whereas Twinmotion doesn’t have a direct hyperlink to sketchup, subsequent modifications within the sketchup mannequin will be up to date within the Twinmotion undertaking with out beginning over.
As Twinmotion is now free (for some time) it’s an excellent possibility. Enscape can be utilized on a month-to-month subscription foundation, so with out spending rather a lot, you could possibly use on an as wanted foundation, by simply subscribing and cancelling for 30 days of use.
Sure as @whiterabbitdesigncompany mentioned, modifications forwards and backwards between SketchUp and Twinmotion is straightforward. It’s defined on this video: UPDATING A SKETCHUP IN TWINMOTION – FAQS 03 – YouTube
Apart from,
“Twinmotion might be free to obtain till November 2019; after that, it is possible for you to to maintain utilizing the free model indefinitely. From November 2019 onwards, new releases of Twinmotion might be accessible as a paid-for product.” Twinmotion
Enscape additionally has a standalone executable mannequin export possibility that TM2016 additionally had however When TM rolled over tothe UNREAL engine they grew to become impractical.(this function was an essential a part of my shopper companies)… file sizes went from 100-200Mb to 3-4 Gb… and I dont suppose even is avialable within the free model… However after buying TM2016 I gave up with the UNreal variations and crossed over to ENSCAPE, however am now again trialing the free model as others have mentioned… the animation and good intergration with SU makes creating visuals very fast… and naturally its free and hopefully the paid model might be priced fairly
…however Enscape is Home windows solely, right?
For the previous few months I’ve been making an attempt TM and others, out of the blue I DL’d a duplicate of VRay. I do know it’s spendy however at this level within the TM improvement…at no cost. It is going to be attention-grabbing to see what the true value for TM might be.
