Twilight Render Sunset

[ntxdave]

This is really sad news. I have enjoyed Twilight Render and thought there was a new version on the horizon. I will continue to use it as long as possible though.

IMO, it is/has been a great product and one of the best support staffs and support forum. I do wish the Twilight Render team much success in what ever they do in the future.

I am sorry there was no option for responding to Chris’s post on this topic so I had to start this thread.

[Fletch]

Hi Dave,
Thanks for the kind words.

Did you see my PM?

[ntxdave]

Sorry, I had not seen the PM. I just replied to you. I also posted a link to Chris’s post/thread on the SketchUcation forum.

[alvydas]

It is extremely sad that this has happened . I grew up with it. I still use it sometimes. I hope that I will have access in case of need, after the computer has been replaced or by another forsmajor

[Chris]

Twilight Render will be available for the entirety of 2024, including any re-licensing (if you move to a new computer or what-not).

[Shell650]

I logged on yesterday with the intent of gifting myself Fast Forward Denoise and was very sad to see this news. I imagine it was a difficult decision for all concerned.

I have been using Twilight Render for a couple of years now and would like you all to know how much I've appreciated all the work you've put into a really solid program. I only use Sketchup and renderings for personal projects but I've really enjoyed the process of learning and getting inspiration from these forums. Although I doubt I'll ever completely understand the difference between biased and unbiased renders (no matter how many times I read Fletch's explanations (which are great btw, it's just me)), I've never run into an issue that I couldn't find a solution to in these forums.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know that all of your excellent work on this program has been appreciated by me. I will continue to use it until it no longer works and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

[tuna57]

Sad news indeed. A great piece of software and always excellent support from Fletch and Chris over the years.

[jo-ke]

Very sad news. I was hoping that this app would get some further developpment, because it really is a great tool.
thank you so much for the last 10 years, you did a great job!

[chrstph]

Very sad to hear... But since there was no more news on a new release for Apple Silicon, I was suspecting/fearing this...

I have used Kerkythea in 2008, and moved to Twilight a little over 10 years ago.
I have visualised hundreds of projects for clients, from architects, project developers, ... From large banking buildings of 12.000sqm to small boutique bathrooms, large holiday resorts, ...

A small selection on my website: www.phos.be

So thank you again to the whole team of Twilight render, you have been the essential tool in my business!

And now it's time to research some new render plugins for SketchUp on Apple Silicon.
@Admins: is it OK if I open a topic on the forum to discuss alternative render plugins for SketchUp, with native support for Apple Silicon?

[Chris]

Yes, I think that would be appropriate. Please do so in the "Pull up a chair" forum which is intended for "off-topic" conversations.