CompoScene

CompoScene – Elevate Your SketchUp Renders to a New Level of Creative Freedom

Unlock a new realm of artistic expression with CompoScene, the innovative SketchUp extension that transforms your standard 3D renders into a dynamic canvas ready for Photoshop. Ideal for architects, designers, and digital artists, CompoScene bridges the gap between quick 3D modeling and detailed post-production, empowering you to create a signature art style with ease.

Key Features

• Multi-Channel Rendering:
  Produce a wide array of dedicated channels including:
  • Alpha, Clay, Color, Layer, Line, Profile, Shadow, Texture, Z-Depth, and Ambient Occlusion.
    Each channel serves as a robust foundation for advanced compositing and creative enhancements.
• Tailored Ambient Occlusion:
  Customize your ambient shadows with six preset options—AO 8, AO 16, AO 24, AO 32, AO 40, and AO 48.
  These presets adjust the distance settings, allowing you to fine-tune the softness and depth of shadows to achieve either a realistic or stylistically enhanced look.
• Streamlined Workflow:
  Convert your SketchUp models into Photoshop-ready assets in moments. Enhance, composite, and personalize your renders without getting bogged down by technical details.
• Batch Export Capability:
  Export multiple scenes simultaneously with a single click. Save valuable time by eliminating the need to export images one by one.
• Automated Render Pass Setup:
  Skip the tedious manual configuration. CompoScene automatically generates all necessary render passes for Photoshop compositing, letting you focus on creativity rather than setup.
• Modern, Intuitive GUI:
  Navigate a sleek, user-friendly interface equipped with comprehensive scene controls:
  • Scene Management:
    • Delete All Scenes: Clear all scenes at once.
    • Delete Current Scene: Remove the active scene.
    • Create Scene: Launch an interactive setup to input key details (Name, Description, Camera Location, Hidden Geometry, Hidden Objects, Visible Tags, Active Section Planes, Style and Fog, Shadow Settings, Axes Location, Animation inclusion).
    • Move Left/Right: Effortlessly switch between scenes.
  • Bottom UI Controls:
    • Save: Store your current settings.
    • Close: Exit the dialog without saving.
    • Save & Close: Save your settings and exit in one step.
• Advanced Export Settings:
  Fine-tune your output with an array of export options:
  • Flexible Aspect Ratios:
    Choose the ideal ratio for your project:
    • Match Viewport: Uses the current view’s aspect ratio.
    • Match Scene: Adopts the camera’s saved aspect ratio.
    • Standard Ratios: 16:9 (Widescreen), 1:1 (Square), 4:3 (Picture), 5:4 (Landscape), 4:5 (Portrait), 3:2 (Landscape), 2:3 (Portrait), 1.618:1 (Golden Ratio – Landscape), 1:1.618 (Golden Ratio – Portrait).
    • Custom: Define your own ratio.
  • File Type Selection:
    Export your 2D images in your preferred format, including PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF.
  • Enhanced Image Options:
    • Anti-Aliasing: Smooth edges for a refined look.
    • Transparent Background: Enable transparency on supported file types.
  • Custom Size Export:
    Specify the width and height in pixels, and use a multiplier dropdown (0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3x, or 4x) for precise control over your output size.
  • Flexible Output Location:
    Direct your exports to a chosen folder with the Export To option, and automatically open the folder after export by enabling the corresponding checkbox.

Why Choose CompoScene?

In today’s fast-paced design world, the true power lies in both efficiency and creative flexibility. CompoScene empowers you to:

• Save Time: Automate tedious processes like render pass setup and batch exporting.
• Enhance Creativity: Utilize multiple render channels and precise export options to bring your artistic vision to life.
• Maintain Control: Enjoy a modern, intuitive interface that makes managing scenes and export settings effortless.

Transform your workflow and elevate your art with CompoScene. Every render becomes the first step toward creating your next masterpiece.

Elevate your art. Redefine your renders. Experience CompoScene today.

CompoScene will help you create and export SketchUp scenes with rendering channels for compositing in Photoshop or other painting apps.

There are many rendering apps out there, but self-expression can only ever come from you. If you let the software take over then you're in danger of composing renders that clone the same look dictated by the app and not you.

CompoScene creates rendering channels for you to build upon and create your own art style.