The reason behind the dull look comes from the default settings in Vue (Bryce has the same problem). - Check the atmosphere settings. Especially useful to get rid of the dullness are 'exposure' and 'ambiant light'. If you reduce both, your image will look darker but the colors will be more realistic. - Next you will have to compensate that darkness by adding more lights to your scene. Try placing some point lights, with low intensity (50) and shadow/flare turned off. Two or three of these lights will enhance your scene. I will try to find some URLs I had to illustrate this when I get a chance.

• agiel - www.linfa.net