{"id":55952,"date":"2019-12-23T08:45:17","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T13:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=55952"},"modified":"2023-01-10T07:39:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T12:39:43","slug":"young-architect-guide-top-rendering-software-apps-and-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/tools\/young-architect-guide-top-rendering-software-apps-and-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Architect Guide: 11 Top Rendering Software Apps and Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><p><em>Showcase your visionary architectural concepts: The<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/info.architizer.com\/vision-awards?utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 2026 Vision Awards<\/a> <\/strong>features categories that reward UNBUILT projects presenting bold ideas for the future of architecture. <a href=\"https:\/\/visionawards.architizer.com\/a\/organizations\/main\/submissions\/submissionnotcompleted?solicitationId=31&amp;utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take advantage of early bird pricing before\u00a0<strong>April 17th.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visualization technology is constantly evolving, and it seems like every day there\u2019s a new tool available, made to help you get the most out of your ideas. To help you identify the software best suited to your needs, we\u2019ve assembled a list of the industry\u2019s best and most relied-upon programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_56827\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56827\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-56827 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Enhanced_Functionality_1_Revit_next-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Enhanced_Functionality_1_Revit_next-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Enhanced_Functionality_1_Revit_next-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Enhanced_Functionality_1_Revit_next-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Enhanced_Functionality_1_Revit_next.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>V-Ray Next for Revit; image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosgroup.com\/?utm_campaign=V-Ray-for-Revit-Release-2019-h2-v-ray-next-for-revit&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=architizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chaos Group<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosgroup.com\/?utm_campaign=V-Ray-for-Revit-Release-2019-h2-v-ray-next-for-revit&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=architizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">V-Ray by Chaos Group<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V-Ray by Chaos Group offers state-of-the-art rendering technology, capable of powering the most advanced photorealistic images. Renowned for its versatility, V-Ray can be integrated with a slew of rendering applications, including 3ds Max, Sketchup, Rhino, Revit, and Unreal, to name a few. V-Ray\u2019s quality, power, speed, along with the creative control it offers users can explain why this software is deemed as an industry standard amongst artists and designers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55957\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55957\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-55957 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D4J6GTUWsAIMQGx-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D4J6GTUWsAIMQGx-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D4J6GTUWsAIMQGx-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D4J6GTUWsAIMQGx-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D4J6GTUWsAIMQGx-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D4J6GTUWsAIMQGx.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Made by Lucas Lino; image via Adobe<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/substance3d\/3d-augmented-reality.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/substance3d\/3d-augmented-reality.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1673440682530000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2m_x1v5hEU0Ip6M-_u_nov\">Adobe Substance 3D<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Substance suite for texturing and materials authoring makes for an incredible tool to help realize your 3D creations. Whether you specialize in games, films, architecture, or design, this comprehensive package is sure to bring your wildest ideas to life. The suite is comprised of Substance Painter, Substance Source, Project Substance Alchemist, and Substance Designer, and Substance files are compatible with other apps in the 3D process.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55961\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55961\" class=\"size-large wp-image-55961 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2d46f87bc3777c806bb35b1a99854f07-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2d46f87bc3777c806bb35b1a99854f07-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2d46f87bc3777c806bb35b1a99854f07-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2d46f87bc3777c806bb35b1a99854f07-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2d46f87bc3777c806bb35b1a99854f07.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Archmodels vol. 210; image via Evermotion<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/evermotion.org\/shop\/cat\/402\/collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evermotion 3D Collections<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evermotion has a massive collection of over eleven thousand 3D models and hundreds of scenes. They release them in themed collections every two weeks, and customers have the option of purchasing single models or entire collections, which includes a wider set of assets for a specific visualization topic. You can enjoy their vast array of Archmodels, Archinteriors, and Archexteriors collections for any desired setting. They also have collections of 3D models for Unreal Engine, however most are built for 3ds Max and V-Ray.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Evermotion 3D model collections will be given to the 2 Top Winners and 10 Commended Entrants in the <a href=\"https:\/\/onerenderingchallenge.secure-platform.com\/a\/organizations\/main\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One Rendering Challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55963\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55963\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-55963 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_mpc_thejunglebook-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_mpc_thejunglebook-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_mpc_thejunglebook-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_mpc_thejunglebook-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_mpc_thejunglebook.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Quixel Megascans is utilized by some of the world&#8217;s top VFX studios, scene from The Jungle Book; image via vfxblog<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quixel.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quixel Megascans<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover thousands of 3D assets, tileable surfaces, vegetation, imperfections, atlases, decals and more, ranging across all settings, with Quixel Megascans, the world\u2019s largest and fastest growing scan library. It\u2019s the go-to choice for professional visualizers in gaming, VFX and architectural visualization with its world-class capture, premium quality and complete standardization. Quixel Megascans will elevate your workflow, enabling an incomparable level of photorealism.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55964\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55964\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-55964 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnrealEngine_twinmotion_share_Twinmotion_share_img_homepage-1200x630-968e7443e36839f0fc398ce8863ca9ba8dda07ba-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnrealEngine_twinmotion_share_Twinmotion_share_img_homepage-1200x630-968e7443e36839f0fc398ce8863ca9ba8dda07ba-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnrealEngine_twinmotion_share_Twinmotion_share_img_homepage-1200x630-968e7443e36839f0fc398ce8863ca9ba8dda07ba-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnrealEngine_twinmotion_share_Twinmotion_share_img_homepage-1200x630-968e7443e36839f0fc398ce8863ca9ba8dda07ba-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UnrealEngine_twinmotion_share_Twinmotion_share_img_homepage-1200x630-968e7443e36839f0fc398ce8863ca9ba8dda07ba-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Exterior rendering in Twinmotion; image via Unreal Engine<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unrealengine.com\/en-US\/twinmotion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twinmotion<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twinmotion is a real-time 3D immersion software that produces high-quality images, panoramas, and standard or 360\u00ba VR videos in seconds. It\u2019s designed to help architecture, construction, urban planning, and landscaping professionals better communicate their designs by offering a simple and intuitive interface backed by the power of Unreal Engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The software will allow users to quickly and easily transform their BIM or CAD models from static renderings into compelling, lifelike experiences. Set your project\u2019s geographic location, apply a real context, visualize the construction phases of your project, easily create paths, and fill it with moving vehicles and pedestrians. The services Twinmotion provides are seemingly endless.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55966\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55966\" class=\"size-large wp-image-55966 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enricocerica_5-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enricocerica_5-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enricocerica_5-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enricocerica_5-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enricocerica_5-1140x569.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enricocerica_5-625x312.jpg 625w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enricocerica_5-368x184.jpg 368w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/enricocerica_5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Architectural exterior; image via Octane Render<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/home.otoy.com\/render\/octane-render\/purchase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Octane Render<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Octane Render is a powerful rendering engine accompanied with a ton of features to work with. It\u2019s the world\u2019s first and fastest unbiased, spectrally correct GPU render engine that delivers quality and unrivaled speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This software has groundbreaking machine learning techniques, out of core geometry support, and massive 10-100x speed gains in the scene graph. Its powerful set of tools and large pool of materials and textures makes Octane Render one of the best rendering software on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55968\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55968\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-55968 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbershop_interior-1024x429.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbershop_interior-1024x429.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbershop_interior-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbershop_interior-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/barbershop_interior.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Barber shop interior using Blender; image via Blender<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blender<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blender is not only one of the most powerful rendering tools out there, it\u2019s free to use. It comes with a powerful unbiased rendering engine that offers stunning, ultra-realistic renderings. It also has an array of features to provide you with more than enough tools for designing any type of desired structure. If you ever run into trouble with the software, Blender has a very active and resourceful online community that will provide the assistance you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55970\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55970\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-55970 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_004_02b09853f2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_004_02b09853f2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_004_02b09853f2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_004_02b09853f2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_004_02b09853f2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Created by Marco Datillo; image via MAXON<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxon.net\/en-us\/buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MAXON Cinema 4D<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinema 4D offers a powerful suite of features and tools that will help you create breathtaking renderings. Its impressive reliability makes it a great application for demanding, fast-paced 3D production. Cinema 4D is known for its ease of use, intuitive interface, stability, powerful help system, and procedural workflows. Its lighting options are also particularly impressive.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55972\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55972\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-55972 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001pp_diffuse-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001pp_diffuse-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001pp_diffuse-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001pp_diffuse-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Brooklyn NYC Loft by Yarko Kushta; image via Corona Renderer<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/corona-renderer.com\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corona Renderer<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corona Renderer is a high-performance, unbiased photorealistic renderer, available for Autodesk 3ds Max, MAXON Cinema 4D, and as a standalone application. It gives users the full freedom to employ complex 3D models without needing to worry about compatibility and complexity concerns. Corona Renderer is among the fastest rendering software, and its clean animations and excellent light effects sets it apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55975\" style=\"width: 842px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55975\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-55975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hernn-Cedeo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hernn-Cedeo.jpg 832w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hernn-Cedeo-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hernn-Cedeo-768x886.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>With Artlantis it&#8217;s easy to position and set the color, intensity or quantity of lighting; image via Artlantis<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/artlantis.com\/en\/buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artlantis<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artlantis is a 3D rendering software developed to cater to the needs of architects and designers. It features a wide selection of presets, such as indoor and outdoor lighting for quick turnarounds. The materials provided by Artlantis are physically based in order to achieve photorealistic results. There\u2019s a built-in render manager, which allows users to distribute the computing load evenly among local computers, minimizing the overall rendering time. Artlantis is also compatible with almost all 3D modelers on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_55977\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55977\" class=\"size-large wp-image-55977 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5_Exterior_Vox-boy-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5_Exterior_Vox-boy-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5_Exterior_Vox-boy-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5_Exterior_Vox-boy-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5_Exterior_Vox-boy.jpg 1901w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-55977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Architectural exterior developed with Enscape; image via Enscape<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/enscape3d.com\/store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enscape<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enscape is a real-time 3D rendering software where everything is prepared in the original program. It runs alongside Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and ArchiCAD and mirrors all changes in your construction through real-time rendering. You\u2019ll be able to create immersive 360\u00ba panoramas and walkthroughs that can be shared with clients or co-workers. Enscape enables users to inspect and evaluate any changes made in an instant. It also includes various stylized modes, such as sketch, paper, and polystyrene models.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><p><em>Showcase your visionary architectural concepts: The<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/info.architizer.com\/vision-awards?utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 2026 Vision Awards<\/a> <\/strong>features categories that reward UNBUILT projects presenting bold ideas for the future of architecture. <a href=\"https:\/\/visionawards.architizer.com\/a\/organizations\/main\/submissions\/submissionnotcompleted?solicitationId=31&amp;utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take advantage of early bird pricing before\u00a0<strong>April 17th.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take your renderings to the next level with these applications and 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