New Energy conservation mode

[maru]

Here is a quick ugly comparison. Not a "real life example" but I just wanted to see the difference.

Nice example, is it PT+PT or HD?

PT+PT but there is no room modelled, just black void and 2 rectangle lights.

[Ondra]

Cool, I was just making sure - you can get random variations with PT+HD that could be confused for the energy conservation change

[arqrenderz]

Wich one is on ? i guess the "en2.jpg" ?? its also faster?????

[maru]

Yes, en2 is using the new mode. It may be slightly faster because some objects become a little darker but the difference may be also because I was rendering in the background and doing other stuff.

[Ondra]

Your speed improvement is probably due to random effects. I measured 1-4% improvement in my more complex scenes.

[rampally]

THIS GREAT new feature ......
AND IS THIS GOING TO BE INCLUDED WITH A 7.1????

[Stan_But]

Very interesting, fellows!
PBR - is a very good direction!

My test
1. with En.Saving OFF
2. with En.Saving ON

[Utroll]

And as a little bonus, with addition of this new energy conservation mode, translucency fraction is now mappable! :)

How hidden is THAT !
Super !!!

[rockin]

Greatly appreciated!

[pBarrelas]

Very interesting, fellows!
PBR - is a very good direction!

My test
1. with En.Saving OFF
2. with En.Saving ON

Thanks for the comparison test. The difference is more apparent on this one and, yes, it looks more realistic. Nice addition!

[daveyt]

Is this also included in the standalone version?

[Ondra]

yes

[duke]

Where is the checkbox? I can't see it in the "Advanced options" tab of the materials. I'm using Corona Alpha 7.1.

[Ondra]

standalone: on by default in new builds, cannot be turned off
A7.1: does not have this feature. wait for the 1.0

[duke]

Oh, ok. Thanks for making it clear! :)