User Guide / Rendering

Rendering

Sillence provides multiple viewport modes for different stages of the creative process, from scene inspection to final image evaluation with path tracing.

Viewport Rendering Modes

Sillence includes four viewport modes designed to balance clarity, performance, and visual accuracy while working.

Wireframe

Wireframe mode displays scene geometry as outlines.

This mode is useful for inspecting topology, object placement, scene complexity, and spatial relationships without surface shading.

Clay

Clay mode displays objects using a neutral clay material.

This helps evaluate shape, silhouette, proportion, and composition without the distraction of materials and textures.

Material

Material mode displays physically based materials in real time.

If an HDR environment is present, it is used for lighting and reflections. If no environment is available, Sillence uses head lighting to keep objects visible during editing.

Path Tracing

Path Tracing mode provides physically accurate rendering with realistic lighting, reflections, shadows, global illumination, depth of field, and material interactions.

Use Path Tracing mode when evaluating the final look of a scene or preparing an image for export.

Quality Presets

Rendering quality presets provide a simple way to balance responsiveness and final image clarity.

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Cinematic

Higher quality settings produce cleaner results but require more rendering time.

Custom Render Controls

Advanced users can adjust rendering settings manually for more precise control over quality and performance.

  • Sample count controls
  • Pixel clamping controls
  • Quality presets
  • Output resolution presets

Previewing Final Results

While working, switch between viewport modes depending on the task you are performing.

Use Wireframe or Clay mode for structure and composition, Material mode for look development, and Path Tracing mode for final image evaluation.

Exporting an Image

  1. Open the Render or Export menu.
  2. Choose an output resolution.
  3. Render the image.
  4. Save the final result.

Exported images can be used for product visualization, marketing content, concept art, educational materials, and other creative projects.

Best Practices

  • Use Clay mode to judge silhouette and composition.
  • Use Material mode while adjusting surfaces and lighting.
  • Use Path Tracing mode for final evaluation.
  • Increase quality only when needed.
  • Check camera focus and depth of field before exporting.
  • Use output resolution presets based on the final use case.