Well, Vue 8 is now in beta and on the verge of release. So, why would anyone want to upgrade? Well, for starters, there’s a new Strata filter which creates some amazing terrains! Also, the new Godrays are even easier and faster to render. See some of the images below for how these settings really help create realistic scenes. Displacement maps are faster, and you can even create overhang type displacements on procedural terrains! And the beta testers are reporting super stability. All in all, looks like Vue 8 could be a GREAT release!
These are really nice to see. As Laura points out, the renderings are really cool but you just have to have the imagination to envision the scene starting with, well, only imagination.
Thanks for the nice comments, Rick. Hope all is well, give me a shout some time!