Vuer

5. Render Modes

Vuer supports multiple render modes that control how your 3D scene is rendered, from standard real-time rendering to photorealistic path tracing. Each mode serves different purposes and offers unique visual characteristics.

  • Post-processing - Add bloom effects and visual polish with screen-space post-processing
  • Path Tracing Renders - Create photorealistic renders with accurate global illumination

Visual Comparison

Here's the same scene rendered with different modes to illustrate their visual characteristics:

RGB (Default)Post-processPath Tracing
Standard real-time renderingAdds bloom effects for visual polishPhotorealistic with accurate lighting

Available Render Modes

Vuer provides five distinct render modes that can be toggled through the web interface:

  • RGB (default): Standard real-time rendering without post-processing. Best for interactive experiences and maximum performance.
  • Post-process: Applies post-processing effects like bloom to add visual polish through screen-space effects.
  • Depth: Visualizes scene depth, useful for debugging camera setups and understanding spatial relationships.
  • Normal: Shows surface normals, helpful for debugging geometry and lighting issues.
  • Path tracer: Photorealistic rendering with accurate global illumination, suitable for final renders and presentations.

Accessing Render Modes

The render mode can be controlled through the UI panel in the Vuer web interface:

  1. Open your scene in a browser
  2. Click on the MainControl tab in the left panel
  3. Find the RenderRoot section
  4. Select "Render Mode" from the dropdown menu
  5. Choose from: rgb, postprocess, depth, normal, or pathtracer

The scene will update in real-time as you switch between modes.

Related Tutorials

  • Materials and Textures - Materials affect how different render modes display your scene
  • Lighting - Lighting setup is crucial for both post-processing and path tracing