3ds Max + V-Ray: Master the PRO Archviz Workflow In 6 Hrs
What you'll learn
- FAST! Build your first photoreal archviz project in just 6 hrs with 3ds Max + V-Ray—even if you're a complete beginner
- BONUS! Follow along with downloadable scene files, custom UI setups, and project-based lessons—perfect for learning 3ds Max and Vray fast
- NEW! Animate your 3ds Max/Vray scenes using Chaos Vantage—learn a powerful, real-time tool to create fast, cinematic renderings with ease
- Master pro-level rendering techniques by working through multiple hands-on projects with a complete, step-by-step workflow
- Learn the Vray lighting, camera, and material techniques used by top archviz artists—then apply them to your own real-world projects
- Provide the foundation for starting a career in 3d architectural visualization.
- Complete your first photoreal, professional rendering using 3ds Max and Vray.
- Improve your lighting, composition, and post-processing skills
- Start creating professional looking 3d visualization by following along with the course projects.
- After learning the basics with the first projects, jump into more advanced projects with the latest versions of the software
- New content added regularly
- Adjust your knowledge for the most up to date versions of the software
Requirements
- No prior experience in 3ds Max or V-Ray (Vray) required—this course starts from the beginning
- Access to any version of 3ds Max and V-Ray (free trial or student version is fine)
- A passion for learning architectural visualization and a willingness to follow along with real projects
- Bonus: SketchUp or other 3d experience is helpful (but not required) if you're transitioning to a more advanced 3D workflow
- Knowledge of CAD, 3d software, photo editing, art / illustration -- helpful but not necessary.
- Previous experience in a design field is helpful, but also not necessary.
Description
Learn architectural visualization in 3ds Max and V-Ray the way professionals actually do it—efficiently, cleanly, and without wasting time. This best-selling course gets you up and running fast, teaching you how to build real archviz projects using the exact tools, techniques, and workflows used in top studios. In just 6 hours, you'll go from beginner to confident 3D artist, ready to create stunning, portfolio-worthy renders.
But that’s just the beginning—once you've learned the essentials, you can dive deeper with over 23 hours of total training, including advanced projects, animation workflows, and professional rendering techniques. Whether you're brand new to 3D or looking to sharpen your skills, this course grows with you every step of the way.
Recent Course Updates
New Chaos Vantage section! Quickly animate your scenes with real-time rendering and simple, cinematic camera control.
V-Ray Cosmos & Asset Library tutorials added
Full project rebuild with downloadable assets, higher-quality videos, and updated workflows
What You’ll Learn
Build photoreal architectural scenes from scratch
Use pro lighting, materials, rendering, and post-production workflows
Customize 3ds Max like a studio artist—with my UI and shortcut files included
Animate your scenes in Chaos Vantage and enhance with Photoshop
Perfect For:
Beginners who want a fast, guided path to learning archviz
Architecture students overwhelmed by software complexity
SketchUp users ready to upgrade to professional rendering tools
Practicing professionals who want faster, better results
What’s Included
Full start-to-finish project using 3ds Max + V-Ray
Bonus advanced projects (interior & exterior)
Chaos Vantage real-time rendering walkthrough
Project files, models, textures, and UI templates
Ongoing support—get your questions answered directly by me
Start Building Now
All you need is 6 hours to change how you work in 3D forever.
Come with nothing—leave with a finished project, a professional workflow, and the confidence to create your own portfolio-worthy renders.
Who this course is for:
- Beginners who want to learn architectural visualization using 3ds Max and V-Ray (Vray) from scratch
- Architecture students or professionals who need to present their designs with photorealistic rendering
- SketchUp users ready to move into a more powerful, professional 3D visualization workflow
- 3D artists looking to streamline their archviz process and improve lighting, materials, and rendering results
- Anyone who wants to build a portfolio of stunning images using pro tools and real-world projects
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Trusted by over 150,000 Udemy students | 4.5+ Instructor Rating | 3D Artist & Educator
Specializing in 3ds Max, V-Ray, Unreal Engine, and Photoreal Rendering
Adam Zollinger is an award-winning 3D artist with over two decades of professional experience. He works primarily in the architectural visualization industry and has created high-end graphics for architecture, games, mobile apps, and more.
He has courses and expertise expert in:
3ds Max
V-Ray
Unreal Engine 5
Photoshop
Twinmotion
Lumion
D5 Render
After Effects
...and various other industry-standard tools and plugins
Adam is self-taught and passionate about sharing what he's learned. His courses are designed to help you master powerful tools and workflows—without spending years figuring it all out on your own.
“I mostly work in the architectural visualization industry—this is a career I taught myself from the ground up. My goal is to help you get there faster.”
Join hundreds of thousands of students around the world learning from Adam’s experience—and start building your own professional-quality 3D projects today.