Rendering on the iPad is no longer a dream. With apps like CLEO, creating stunning images is just a few taps away. The future of mobile 3D creation is here!
One such promising tool is CLEO, a revolutionary rendering application still in its beta phase. Despite its developmental stage, CLEO boasts remarkable capabilities, elevating rendering standards on mobile devices.
CLEO simplifies the rendering process with intuitive features. Users can access pre-made scenes, lighting setups, and HDRI maps, enhancing the visual appeal of their creations effortlessly. Integration with platforms like Sketchfab facilitates seamless model imports, expanding creative possibilities.
1. Real-time rendering made easy
Real-time rendering is pretty common on the iPad. In this example, I have a 3D model of a T-rex created in Nomad Sculpt and rendered in real-time. It’s like playing a game, but with your own creations. And guess what? CLEO offers the same feature.
2. Building scenes in CLEO
CLEO is user-friendly and what-you-see-is-what-you-get. You have a Document window where you can assemble your scene. It comes with lots of example scenes to get you started, complete with background models and lighting options. Just drag and drop what you need, and then tweak the settings. It’s incredibly simple, even for beginners.
3. Play around with scene modes
CLEO offers various parameters for you to experiment with, but some are pre-set for your convenience. As a modeler, you might want to view your models in wireframe, with or without textures, or in a simple clay mode. Just a single click from the sidebar, and you can switch between different modes and see how things are looking.
4. The final render
So far, we’ve only explored the real-time rendering capabilities of CLEO. But if you want to go for the full render, just click the little green “RT” button at the top-right of the interface. The scene will start rendering progressively, and once you’re satisfied, you can play it back and export the result. And if it’s not perfect, just re-run the render until it’s just right.
