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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

The material library comes stock with tons of high resolution content that really makes renders look photo perfect. I love how quickly it runs in tandem with SketchUP and can quickly and effectively take a simple model in sketchup to a final product my clients will love. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

I'd say my least favorite aspect of the application is the lack thereof planting specific tools such as randomly rotating plant models or selecting planes/densities to automatically place plants in a given area. It does get tedius adding and rotating every plant, but I can live with it for the results it can produce. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's really solving the disconnect between sketchup not being able to produce graphics that are photorealistic. The lighting in enscape is so realistic and so easy to use as well. It benefits me by having that professional quality end product without requiring the amount of time products like Maya or 3DS MAX need. My base model in sketchup also stays at a much smaller file size and helps runs both programs much quicker and saves so much time! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Enscape 3D Overview

What is Enscape 3D?

Real-time rendering and virtual reality that brings your visual exploration directly into your modeling tools so you can focus on creating, designing, and building. Enscape plugs directly into your modeling software – whether it's Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Archicad, or Vectorworks – giving you an integrated visualization and design workflow. It is the easiest and fastest way to turn your models into immersive 3D experiences by eliminating the inconveniences of production, shortening the feedback loop, and giving you more time to design. Work Intuitively: Create stunning visualizations instantly by using a plugin that requires no prior specialized knowledge to use. Simply click "start" to see and experience your designs like never before. Avoid Disconnected Workflows: Design, document, and visualize simultaneously from one model. Instantly see changes made in your design model in Enscape. Make Better Decisions Faster: The ability to see and evaluate design decisions in real time allows you to iterate more effectively and easily share the results with teams, partners, and clients. Set Your Firm Apart: Bring your designs to life with stunning quality. Enscape has full VR support, multiple panorama export, web standalone and desktop standalone app, panorama tour, and video animation to help clients understand the full scale of your project through an immersive environment. Used by renowned architecture firms in over 150 countries, such as Foster + Partners and Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), Enscape brings your designs to life and enables you to make informed decisions and design intuitively. An integrated workflow with your design application gives you more time to explore, iterate, and focus on what you enjoy. Give your clients an unparalleled way to experience your work and set yourself apart from the competition.

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Enscape is an intuitive design tool, it requires no prior specialized knowledge to use. You can design, document, and visualize simultaneously from one model. It is the easiest and fastest way to turn your building models into immersive 3D experiences. Bring your designs to life and give your clients a design experience like never before. Used by 85 of the top 100 firms worldwide, Enscape empowers your design workflow.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

Enscape is simple, it’s fast, and produces high-quality renderings.

It’s a plugin and not a standalone application, which makes it lightweight. Its deep integration means you work from a single source of truth as you design and visualize from one model. But using a fast and easy-to-use design workflow tool doesn’t mean you sacrifice quality. With Enscape, you’ll bring your vision to life with realistic renderings.


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Chaos develops 3D visualization technology for architecture, engineering, construction, media and entertainment, product design and manufacturing, creating intuitive and powerful workflows for participants across the entire design spectrum. In
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Chaos merged with Enscape and acquired Cylindo. The company's product portfolio includes V-Ray, a physically based renderer honored with an Academy Award and an Engineering Emmy; Enscape, a high-quality real-time rendering and virtual reality plugin; Corona, a high-performance photorealistic rendering engine; and Cylindo, a 3D furniture product visualization platform for commerce. Chaos is now the largest global 3D visualization company and has more than 700 employees and 11 offices around the world.


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Ar. Nilanjan P.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"An easy approach towards rendering 3d without the hassle of compromising space."
The key feature of enscape 3d that i have really enjoyed is the integration of it with softwares like SketchUp. Previously the only way that the re...
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MANUEL ALEJANDRO L.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Practicidad de trabajo en proyectos de gran complejidad."
Renderizado en tiempo real, su velocidad de trabajo y su amplia gama de Libreria en objetos y texturas.
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"DEPLORABLE SUPPORT. STAY AWAY AND USE SOMETHING ELSE."
It is pitiful and does not compare to the competition. Plus support is non existent.
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JM
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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

Speed over quality is the best feature, even competing with others like Twinmotion, Lumion, D5 among others. The ease of use, integration and capacity to get to a final configuration is also one of the best features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

There is a long road to get closer to what BIM software is about. Enscape as a plugin that mostly fits the BIM softwares, it needs to grow also as a BIM thinking tool. Objects need to be treated as they would also be seen on technical drawings, not only render images. Please turn this render software to a BIM visualition tool that also has smart data for architects ang professionals that use BIM softwares Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Seeing what you will get is key for the future of BIM softwares. Getting visual feedback from what you are working within a building and its design is very important and ables you to decide with more visual data and faster. Getting clients closer to what they will have is also crucial to keep them on your side Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

As a Revit and Sketchup user, I like that Enscape could be used in both softwares. Enscape got the tools that a professional needs to be able to deliver their design with ease. One that sealed the deal was great customer support when I had issues with my software, approachable and prompt. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

Apart from some minor crashes and bugs, it's a little annoying that Enscape-created materials are not integrated in the RVT file. This could be experienced when working on RVT files in different units. When I open the model in a different PC, the Enscape created material doesnt transfer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Most Architects, would have great deal of time creating visuals taking a chunk of time designing and planning the model. Enscape solves it with User friendly application to deliver Interactive visual communication to client or stakeholders. Live rendering also helps a lot, speeding up the design decisions and process.

As an Educator, it is simple to teach the software and and its ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JD
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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

Speed and Real Time Rendering - I still remember the days of setting up a 3D modeled scene and having to wait all night to get a rendered result, only to find out that the lighitng and materials still needed some tweaking. Rinse and repeat that process countless times and you can quickly relaize the inordinate amount time necessary to get adequate results. Having the ability to change out materials and and add or remove lights and see virtual instant results is priceless in the AEC industry. It takes a little time and use to get used to all the settings but it's usable "right out of the box", so to speak. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

My only complaint, and it's a mild one, is that I wish there were more built-in assets (trees and vehicles in particular) that are more suitable for the North American market. For example, when placing vehicles in a project, I would want to show more SUV's than cars since that's what most people drive in the U.S. It changes the spacial realtionship in garages and parkig lots. Same comment about the trees. I work primarily in Florida, and the most common trees are sabal palms and live oaks, neither of which are included in the asset library. This may seem like a non-issue for most people but it is noticable in my projects. Admittedly, they are always adding new assets so hopefully over time, there will be more region specific assets added. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Again, being able to add lights, change or refine materials in real time is a massive time saver for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

The thing I like the best about Enscape 3D is that I can see all the placed assets in my model making software of Rhino. Other softwares don't have that feature, so I can't see where I've placed the assets in my mode. Enscape allows that and it makes architectural design so much easier and effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

The main thing I don't like about Enscape is that students still have to pay for it. I remember it used to be free, but now it isn't. If they could make it free for students again that would be awesome since as a student it is quite expensive and the university doesn't reimburse. That would be my only complaint about Enscape 3D. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Enscape 3D solves the visualization aspect of architectural renderings. It allows to me to visualize my projects the way I dream of them and also allows custom uploads of textures and materials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

Enscape is extremely user friendly making it a great choice for beginners. After it is downloaded it automatically is implemented into all compatible 3D modeling software, and is just a click away within the existing software. Escape makes applying materials and lighting very easy while making it look photorealisitc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

The only thing that causes me a bit of trouble is that beacuse Enscape is a real time renderer and you can walk through your model, the smallest movement can change how it looks drastically. This makes it a little tricky to get single rendered photos, at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Having the ability to show real time renderings and walking through a space is very beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BD
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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

Ease of use, ease of integration into Sketchup (and REVIT), easy material manipulation and speed. We use it fairly regularly on our projects because it's as easy as opening a parallel window when running the parent program (we use it mostly in Sketchup). Without any formal training, after a few days of using it, we can do renderings that we feel are as good or better than about 90% of those you see online from third party vendors on LinkedIn and other sites. And it's a easy/great way to show clients different material changes or design changes, including during value engineering process.

Probably my favorite part is the objects library - infinitely superior to what comes with Sketchup, even the user created content. The trees, landscaping, people are awesome. Clients even comment on how great they look compared to 3rd party renders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

Our office operates on Microsoft Surfaces, as we're work from home. Enscape as I've been told from customer support is not compatible with REVIT on a Surface, due to graphics card/driver limitations. So we can't use REVIT. Otherwise, it's great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Expedited renderings, a lot of clients expect updated renderings on the fly, and we don't have time to send them out, proof them, have the third party make any adjustments/corrections, and get them back. With the ease of Enscape, we can do it ourselves, and sometimes even make the edits live during client meetings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TL
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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

Enscape gives us the ability to present our design to clients to help them better understand our vision. The initial reaction once they see the finished product almost always captivates their interests immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

If the program can come with animation (people, animal, waterfall). The integration into SketchUP is easy and great!

Ideally we would like to see more movement, especially with water. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Enscape allows us the step up our 3D visualization game to the next level. Before we were rendering 3D images by hand, causing many issues and time waste with edits. Now, we can accomplish all that at the fraction of the time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BH
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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

It is very compatible with Revit and SketchUp, easy to import, and starts rendering. The implementation of Enscape in BIM software is great, making its use worthwhile and making it very likely to be used as often as possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

The price point for Students is a little bit of a turn-off since it's not cheap. I also feel for landscape architects there could be a wider range of species like in TwinMotion and the possibility of changing the age of vegetation would make for great rendering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its maximises time in terms of rendering and turning potential projecst into a reality for clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RS
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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

Enscape being a plug in to the native CAD software, very well integrated with CAD software and thus its ease of use is phenomenal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

Even though it is phenomenal for it's ease of use, I strongly feel that it is not baked to it's full potential. Instead, I feel it is somehow not being developed fully and this it lags behind the competitors of real time rendering softwares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Being a real time rendering software and being a plug-in to the CAD software, it helps us very well in the design review phase and express our ideas very well to our clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Enscape 3D?

Ease of use and ability to quickly visualize a project/sketch or idea. The assets and materials are great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Enscape 3D?

The latest versions tend to crash quite a bit and graphics can get a little muddy with skies and sunlight on materials/textures. Also, artifical lights could be a little easier to use and cleaner looking, which seems to work well in Revit but not as easy with Sketchup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Enscape 3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Enscape enables us to create visuals efficiently, and when needed, with realistic detail to showcase various aspects of a project to clients and to better visualize the development process internally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.