: While setup for a complex scene can take several hours, the final render time is optimized, often taking between 2 to 15 minutes depending on complexity.
The biggest mistake beginners make is trying to model complex curved furniture in T5. Don't. T5 excels at architecture and simple furniture. For the hero piece (e.g., a curved chandelier), import it as a 3DS or OBJ file. Use T5 for the room and lighting, not for organic sculpting. intericad t5