What you'll Learn
- Adding V-Ray light types
- Using irradiance mapping and light cache
- Making reflective materials
- Using the new SSS and skin shaders
- Controlling the physical camera
- Stereoscopic 3D rendering
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V-Ray for 3DS Max
For truly photorealistic renders, you want a raytracer that’s built for quality, optimized for speed, and ready to scale. V-Ray gives you the power to work with lightning-fast interactive and heavyweight production rendering—all while getting the most from your CPU and GPU hardware.
Course Content
- Introduction to V-Ray: Begin with a comprehensive understanding of V-Ray, its integration with 3DS Max, and its pivotal role in photorealistic rendering.
- Lighting and Shadows: Explore advanced lighting techniques, including HDRI, IES lights, and area lights, to achieve realistic illumination.
- Materials and Textures: Master V-Ray materials and textures, including creating custom materials and achieving realistic surface details.
- Global Illumination and Rendering: Dive into global illumination methods, such as GI engines and irradiance maps, to achieve natural light and shadows.
- Image Sampling and Noise Reduction: Understand image sampling and noise reduction techniques for high-quality, noise-free renderings.
- Caustics and Depth of Field: Explore caustics for realistic light refraction and depth of field effects for focus control.
- Architectural and Interior Rendering: Apply V-Ray rendering techniques to architectural exteriors and interiors, including realism in lighting and material usage.
- Animation and Rendering: Learn how to render animations and overcome challenges associated with rendering moving sequences.
- Scene Optimization and Rendering Speed: Optimize scenes for faster rendering and explore render farm setup for large-scale projects.
- Post-Production and Compositing: Understand post-production and compositing techniques to enhance rendered images in image editing software.
- V-Ray Best Practices: Gain insights into industry best practices for efficient rendering and achieving photorealism.
