V-Ray for Rhino Beginners to Advanced 2024

Bring your creations to life and learn how to visualize in V-Ray for Rhino. Requires trial or full version of V-Ray for Rhino.

Master V-Ray for Rhino

V-Ray Beginners to Advanced 2024
USD 35.00
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USD 95.00
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Welcome to V-Ray for Rhino: Beginners to Advanced 2024

Whether you're just starting out or looking to master advanced techniques, this course covers everything from basic rendering setup to creating stunning photorealistic images. Dive into lighting, material creation, and post-processing, and transform your 3D models into breathtaking visual masterpieces. Join us on this journey to elevate your rendering skills and bring your architectural visions to life with V-Ray for Rhino.

V-Ray Introduction

Module 1: V-Ray Fundamentals & Intro

Dive into the essentials of V-Ray for Rhino with Module 1: V-Ray Fundamentals. Begin by navigating V-Ray's interface and exploring its capabilities, then master the art of camera placement and viewport setup for perfect render perspectives. Learn essential render presets for quality control and file management, and configure the Rhino-V-Ray Sun to effectively illuminate your scenes. Discover the various V-Ray light types, with a focus on mastering rectangle lights and creating complex lighting hierarchies. Integrate IES lighting and fine-tune parameters for precise scene-specific illumination.

Learn the Interface, Principles and Materials

Get hands-on with V-Ray materials, applying and adjusting them to bring your objects to life. Explore HDRI lighting for stunning interior scenes and perfect your material mapping skills for accurate and visually appealing renders. This module provides a comprehensive foundation, setting you up for success in your V-Ray rendering journey.

  • 1 V-Ray and Interface Introduction

    Welcome to V-Ray! We go over how to navigate the interface and go over what is possible in V-Ray.

  • 2 Camera Placement and View Setup

    Let’s set up and different view ports, and place cameras to get the perfect shot for creating renders!

  • 3 Render Presets

    The necessary options for basic render setup, render quality control, file location etc.

  • 4 V-Ray Sun

    Setup the Rhino-V-Ray Sun and adjust the settings to properly light your environment.

  • 5 V-Ray Lights Introduction

    We go over the different kind of lights in V-Ray and how to properly use and setup a rectangle light and change the parameters.

  • 6 Light Hierarchy

    How do light hierarchies work? Let’s setup a simple scene with various lights that differ in temperature and intensity.

  • 7 Frame Buffer & Over Exposure

    Let’s learn how to use the frame buffer to correct over exposure in certain scenes.

  • 8 IES Lights

    An introduction into IES lighting and how to properly set them up with the correct parameters to suit your scene.

  • 9 V-Ray Materials

    An introduction into V-Ray default materials, how to apply them to objects and adjust material parameters.

  • 10 Material Mapping

    Learn how to map materials onto objects to get the correct size and positioning of your material maps.

  • 11 HDRI Interior Lighting

    An introduction into HDRI lighting and how to set it up for an interior lighting scene.

Modern Interior Basics

Create your first realistic scene

In the Modern Interior Basics chapter, you'll learn to create photorealistic interior renders using V-Ray for Rhino. Begin by mastering the setup of interior scenes, focusing on composition and lighting to enhance the visual appeal. Dive into materiality and adjust reflection parameters to bring surfaces to life with realistic textures and finishes. Understand and utilize depth of field to add a professional touch to your scenes, creating a sense of depth and focus. Finish by refining your renders with post-processing techniques in Adobe Photoshop, ensuring your interiors look polished and lifelike.

  • Interior Lighting Setup

    Learn the Mise En Scene of a interior render view and how to set up each element correctly.

  • Materials and Reflections

    An introduction into HDRI lighting and how to set it up for an interior lighting scene.

  • Depth of Field

    Let’s learn what depth of field is and how to properly utilize it to create a photo-realistic scene!

  • Photoshop Post Production

    Let’s hop into Adobe Photoshop to post process our render.

Delicate Interior Design Scene

Everything’s about Lighting and Materiality

In this chapter, you'll master the art of delicate room lighting. Learn to set up realistic and convincing lighting scenarios that enhance the ambiance of your interior scenes. You'll create materials for elements like curtains using two-sided V-Ray materials and carpets using V-Ray Fur, achieving a high level of detail and texture. Finally, bring everything together with post-processing techniques in the V-Ray Frame Buffer and Adobe Photoshop, ensuring your final render exudes warmth and realism. This chapter is perfect for those looking to refine their skills in creating subtle, yet impactful, interior lighting.

  • 1 Delicate Room Lighting Setup

    Learn all the elements that go into setting up a realistic and convincing delicate room scene.

  • 2 Curtain Material

    Create a curtain material using two-sided V-Ray material from scratch.

  • 3 Carpet Material

    Create a carpet using V-Ray Fur, and learn how V-Ray Fur works.

  • 4 Post Process

    Now we put everything together and create a render which is post-processed in the frame buffer as well as Photoshop.

Evening House Render

Intermediate/Advanced V-Ray Techniques

Here you’ll learn how to create contemporary outdoor renders. Set up intricate lighting schemes using primary, secondary, and dome lights to capture the perfect evening ambiance. Utilize emissive materials to generate authentic interior lighting and bring warmth to your spaces. Master the creation of realistic water effects for pools and water features using advanced V-Ray water materials. Add depth and texture to your furniture with V-Ray materials, fine-tuning diffuse, reflection, and coating settings. Complete your render with ambient occlusion and refined post-processing in Photoshop, making your evening house scene come to life with unparalleled realism.

  • 1 Primary, Secondary and Dome Lighting

    Let’s set up our primary and secondary lighting in our house scene, then add a dome light to complete the light hierarchy.

  • 2 Emissive Materials

    Learn how to use emissive materials by creating various lights within our scene.

  • 3 Material Application

    Add V-Ray materials to the scene and adjust parameters such as diffuse, reflection, coat etc.

  • 4 Water and Pool Materials

    Using the V-Ray water material we will create a realistic looking pool.

  • 5 Ambient Occlusion

    Set up the ambient occlusion render element to be used in Photoshop, this allows us to more accurately define shadows.

  • 6 Photoshop Post Process

    Now let’s touch up and post-process our final render in Photoshop!

Outdoor Photography Rendering: Advanced Methods

Master the advanced methods of V-Ray for Rhino

In this chapter, you'll explore professional outdoor photography techniques to create breathtaking exterior renders using V-Ray for Rhino. Learn to set up outdoor scenes with real photography methods, including proper framing, lens selection, and composition, everything’s about composition! Master the parameters of glass materials to achieve realistic reflections and transparency, and complete your scene with accurate material and lighting setups. Finally, enhance your renders by incorporating V-Ray Sun and advanced post-processing techniques in Photoshop. This chapter is ideal for those aiming to capture the beauty and realism of architectural exteriors with precision and artistry.

  • 1 Outdoor Scene Setup

    Let’s setup an outdoor render view using REAL photography methods including framing, lens length etc.

  • 2 Glass Material and Interior

    Learn the different parameters of glass materials and how to give glass that realistic look.

  • 3 Adding Materials and Lighting

    Let’s complete the scene by adding all materiality to our components.

  • 4 V-Ray Sun

    Let’s add our final render elements and bring it into Photoshop for post-processing.

V-Ray Next + V-Ray 6 Features

Keep up to date with the latest V-Ray Features

Dive into the latest advancements of V-Ray Next and V-Ray 6 to enhance your rendering capabilities. Explore V-Ray Chaos Cosmos, a powerful tool for populating your scenes with high-quality assets effortlessly. Learn to apply realistic lens effects and glare to add a professional touch to your renders, making them more dynamic and visually compelling. Additionally, master the integration of Rhino and V-Ray animation tools to create captivating animations, bringing your architectural designs to life with motion and depth. This chapter equips you with cutting-edge features to push the boundaries of your creativity.

  • 1 Chaos Cosmos Overview

    Chaos Cosmos is a powerful tool for populating your environment, let’s take a look at what it is and how to use it!

  • 2 Lens Effects and Glare

    Adjust your renders in frame buffer view to add realistic lens effects and glare.

  • 3 V-Ray Animation

    Let’s create a simple animation using V-Ray and the default Rhino Animation tools!

Everything you need to Master V-Ray for Rhino in 2024.

V-Ray Beginners to Advanced 2024
USD 35.00
Every year
Architecture Elite Annual Membership
USD 95.00
Every year