How to render VR panoramic images with SU+VRay?

　　To create a VR panorama in SketchUp using the V-Ray renderer, follow these steps:

　　I. Install and configure the V-Ray renderer:

　　First, you need to install the V-Ray renderer in SketchUp. To do this, you can download the V-Ray for SketchUp plugin and extract it to the specified directory.

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　　II. Set up the camera:

　　Open your model file in SketchUp, then select a suitable viewpoint location as the point of view for the panorama. Typically, this location should be in the center of the scene or at an important visual focal point.

　　Set the camera type to VR Spherical Panoramic Camera and make sure the field of view (FOV) is set to 360 degrees.

　　III. Adjust rendering settings:

　　In the rendering settings, set the aspect ratio to 2:1 to ensure that the output panorama is displayed correctly.

　　Enable Global Illumination (GI) and adjust the reflection and refraction effects as needed to enhance the realism of the rendering.

　　IV. Materials and Lighting Setup:

　　Add appropriate materials to the model and adjust its reflection and diffuse properties. For example, you can add a glossy layer and adjust the multiplier of the diffuse map.

　　Set the appropriate lighting to ensure that the scene looks natural and realistic from all angles. You can use a diffuse or parallel light source to simulate the effect of natural light.

　　V. Render the panorama:

　　After completing all the settings, click the Render button to start the rendering process. Wait for the rendering to complete, and then save the rendering result.

　　VI. Post-processing and Output:

　　Use panorama synthesis software such as Zippano to export the rendering results as panorama format. These tools can help you stitch together the rendered images into a complete 360-degree panorama.

　　If further editing or the addition of background music is needed, these operations can be performed in the synthesis software.

　　By following these steps, you can use the VRay renderer in SketchUp to create high-quality VR panoramas. This is not only suitable for interior design presentations, but also for other applications that require the display of complex three-dimensional scenes.