Troubleshooting
Render Quality Issues
Not getting the results you expected? Here's how to improve quality.
Understanding AI rendering
AI rendering is different from traditional rendering:
- Probabilistic: Results vary slightly each time
- Interpretive: AI interprets your model and prompt
- Creative: Sometimes takes creative liberties
This means:
- Some variation is normal
- Iteration is part of the process
- Clear prompts lead to better results
Common quality issues
Render doesn't match my model
The AI may interpret your 3D model differently than expected.
Solutions:
Check your viewport
- Ensure important elements are visible
- Set up clear camera angle before capture
Add detail to your prompt
- Describe key features: "three-story building with glass curtain wall"
- Mention important elements explicitly
Use reference images
- Upload an image showing the style you want
- Helps AI understand your vision
Blurry or low quality output
Solutions:
Check your viewport quality
- Use a higher-quality display mode in Rhino
- Ensure your view is clearly captured
Simplify complex scenes
- Very complex geometry may confuse the AI
- Focus on key elements
Try different styles
- Some styles produce crisper results
- "Photorealistic" usually gives best quality
Colors are wrong
Solutions:
Specify colors in your prompt
- "White facade" instead of just "facade"
- "Warm wood tones" instead of just "wood"
Use reference images
- Show the AI the color palette you want
Check lighting settings
- Sunset/sunrise adds warmth
- Overcast gives neutral colors
Artifacts or distortions
Sometimes AI generates strange elements or distortions.
Solutions:
Regenerate
- Try generating again; results vary
- Minor artifacts often disappear on retry
Simplify your prompt
- Complex prompts can cause confusion
- Focus on essential elements
Avoid conflicting descriptions
- Don't describe contradictory elements
- Keep style consistent throughout prompt
Tips for better quality
Optimize your 3D view
Before capturing:
- Clean viewport: Hide unnecessary elements
- Clear composition: Frame the important parts
- Good angle: Choose a flattering perspective
- Appropriate display mode: Use shaded or rendered mode
Write effective prompts
Quality prompts lead to quality results:
- Be specific: Details help the AI understand
- Include atmosphere: Lighting, mood, weather
- Mention materials: Surfaces, textures, finishes
- Keep focused: Don't overload with too much info
See our prompt writing guide for more tips.
Use appropriate style
Different styles suit different purposes:
| Purpose | Recommended Style |
|---|---|
| Final presentations | Photorealistic |
| Concept exploration | Conceptual |
| Quick iterations | Any preset |
| Artistic renders | Watercolor, Sketch |
Iterate and refine
- Start simple — Basic prompt to see baseline
- Review results — What's working? What's not?
- Adjust prompt — Add or change details
- Try variations — Generate multiple versions
- Pick the best — Select favorite for further use
When to regenerate vs. adjust
Just regenerate when:
- Minor variations not quite right
- Small artifacts present
- Generally close to what you want
Adjust prompt when:
- Style/mood is wrong
- Key elements missing
- Consistent problems across attempts
Change settings when:
- Lighting quality wrong
- Weather/atmosphere off
- Overall style mismatch
Quality expectations
What AI renders excel at
- ✅ Quick concept visualization
- ✅ Mood and atmosphere
- ✅ Style exploration
- ✅ Client presentation concepts
- ✅ Marketing and portfolio images
Current limitations
- ⚠️ Perfect geometric accuracy
- ⚠️ Exact matching to reference
- ⚠️ Technical/construction drawings
- ⚠️ Consistent specific details
AI is evolving
AI capabilities improve rapidly. Features and quality will continue to improve over time.
Gemini AI specific tips
FastRender uses Google Gemini for generation. Some tips specific to this model:
Temperature and creativity
The AI may interpret prompts creatively. To reduce variation:
- Use more specific, detailed prompts
- Include reference images
- Describe exactly what you want
Handling blocked content
If the AI refuses to generate or produces unexpected results:
- Check for potentially problematic terms
- Rephrase in neutral, professional language
- Avoid terms that might trigger safety filters
Getting help
If quality issues persist:
- Share examples in Discord
- Email support at hello@fastrender.ai with:
- Screenshot of your 3D model
- Your prompt text
- The generated result
- What you expected instead
The community and our team can help identify what to adjust.