Realistic Grass - Twinmotion Esque

Enscape Requests
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Ability to not only have better rendering grass but the ability to be precise with the placement. I’m certain you guys at Chaos/ Enscape - Having looked at how Twinmotion affords its users high rendering grass placement - can concoct a method to afford Enscape users’ similar quality with less effort.

Submitted on AHA Ideas by PLANNING SYSTEMS (ENSCAPE-I-1421).

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would like to add, please allow for more options to change the different grass.png options to have tall grass or prairie grass fields.

Submitted on AHA Ideas by jordan bezdek.

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Let the Twin Motion grass be the bar Enscape uses for its Grass rendering quality and ease of grass placement - to allow for the overflowing grass; boardered grass etc

Submitted on AHA Ideas by PLANNING SYSTEMS.

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the grass looks unrealistic, and I hope to optimize the grass functionality.

Submitted on AHA Ideas by wuxiaoleiabc.

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The only reason we even have TwinMotion installed is for Exterior Renders as the Foliage Render Qualty seems a level up - Especially for Grass

Submitted on AHA Ideas by PLANNING SYSTEMS.

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We merged this request with another idea adressing the same topic.

Submitted on AHA Ideas.

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  1. Geometry Improvements:
  • 3D Grass Modeling: Implement a system that generates 3D grass, allowing the vegetation to have volume and react to light, creating a more realistic effect.
  • Variety of Grass and Fur Types: Include a diverse library of grass and fur types, with different heights, textures, and colors, allowing for greater customization.
  1. High-Quality Rendering:
  • Advanced Shaders: Create shaders that better simulate light interaction with grass and fur, with more realistic reflections and refractions.
  • Dynamic Shading: Implement shading based on a more advanced lighting system that considers the density and height of the vegetation.
  1. Geometric Complexity:
  • Vegetation Distribution System: Allow the application of grass and fur on complex geometries, with a distribution system based on surface normals, so that the vegetation better adapts to the terrain.
  • Real-Time Adjustments: Offer real-time control over the density and height of the vegetation, enabling dynamic adjustments during visualization.
  1. Motion Simulation:
  • Wind Effect: Add a simulation system that allows grass and fur to move with the wind, increasing the sense of realism in scenes.
  • Interactivity with Objects: Implement a system where vegetation reacts to objects and characters, such as movement and collision.
  1. Integration with 3D Models:
  • Geometry Importation: Improve compatibility with 3D modeling formats so that grass and fur can be easily applied to complex models without loss of quality.
  • LOD (Level of Detail) System: Implement a LOD system for vegetation, allowing the quality of grass and fur to be optimized based on camera distance.

Submitted on AHA Ideas.

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Merged with an existing idea

Submitted on AHA Ideas.

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Thanks! this 4.14 update has some good improvements for the grass. Will WE be able to have taller grass (more than 100% height) in the future? Why not a real measurement like centimeters or meters? Amplifying variation would also be good… Thanks once again!

Submitted on AHA Ideas by João Mourão.

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We’re working on some solutions around this needs, please stay tuned.

Submitted on AHA Ideas.

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With a number of vegetations you have the option to adjust this in terms of season. I indeed miss this with grass. But also the hedges. I use those two in almost every model. it’s all too clean and homogeneous. Some scuffs in the grass or moss would make it a lot more realistic. the hedges are also bright green, even in winter. That’s fake.
I must say that they are quite nicely detailed, but they need more variation.

Submitted on AHA Ideas by Paul Kamp.

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any updates in the flower meadow texture?

Submitted on AHA Ideas by Roman Volken.

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The feature is on the roadmap for this year right now. But not with a very high priority, so it could be re-scheduled in case other things pop up or if there will be delays.

Submitted on AHA Ideas.

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Title: Advanced “Fur Material” for Realistic Grass, Carpets, Fabrics, and Hair Effects

Description:
Enscape could greatly benefit from the introduction of a Fur Material System, similar to what exists in Lumion and V-Ray. This would allow users to create highly realistic grass, rugs, fabrics, and soft surfaces directly within Enscape’s real-time rendering environment — without relying on external displacement or geometry-based solutions that slow down performance.

:wrench: Technical Overview:

  1. Core Concept:
    The “Fur” material simulates fine surface fibers by generating camera-facing micro-strands (billboards or procedural hair geometry) distributed across the surface of a mesh. Each strand reacts dynamically to lighting, shadows, and wind simulation.

  2. Key Parameters:
    To ensure control and optimization, the system could include adjustable sliders and texture slots such as:

  • Density: Number of fur strands per unit area.
  • Length: Base and variation control for strand height.
  • Thickness: Diameter of each strand (helps control softness or coarseness).
  • Color / Texture Map: Defines fur color using albedo or custom maps.
  • Normal / Roughness Map: To simulate surface reflection at the strand level.
  • Gravity: Defines direction and bend of strands.
  • Wind Influence: Connects with existing Enscape wind system for motion.
  • Specular Intensity: Controls glossiness and light scattering for realism.
  • Shadow Detail: Enables accurate shading and self-shadowing.
  • LOD System: Automatically reduces strand density with distance for performance.

:laptop: Implementation Approach:

The fur system could be integrated as a new material type or extension of “Grass” material, offering more flexibility:

  • :white_check_mark: Material Type Option: Add “Fur” as a selectable category beside “Grass” and “Clearcoat.”
  • :white_check_mark: Procedural Rendering: Generate fur dynamically at render time using GPU instancing or geometry shaders.
  • :white_check_mark: Performance Optimization: Use screen-space density reduction and normal blending for distant surfaces.
  • :white_check_mark: Compatibility: Support for texture-based masks to limit fur areas (ideal for rugs or partial coverage).
  • :white_check_mark: Physics Integration: Optional tie-in with wind parameters already used by vegetation assets.

:artist_palette: Use Cases:

  • Carpets and Rugs → Realistic fibers reacting to light.
  • Fabrics and Upholstery → Velvet or soft furniture materials.
  • Animals / Characters → Short fur or hair simulation.
  • Nature Elements → Grass patches, moss, or organic surfaces.

:rocket: Benefits:

  • Enhanced realism in interior and landscape renders.
  • Maintains Enscape’s real-time performance and simplicity.
  • Eliminates dependency on complex geometry-based solutions.
  • Bridges the gap between real-time and offline render quality.
  • Offers greater creative control for designers, architects, and visualization artists.

:brain: Final Note:

This feature would bring Enscape closer to the realism achieved in Lumion, Unreal Engine, and V-Ray, while preserving its ease of use and fast workflow. A lightweight, procedural “Fur Material System” would significantly elevate Enscape’s material realism, particularly for interior designers and landscape architects.

Submitted on AHA Ideas.

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