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Learn 3ds Max + V-Ray For Architectural Visualization
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(100 ratings)
5,662 students
Last updated 2/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • Create a basic architectural rendering using 3ds Max + V-Ray in a little over an hour
  • Download the course model and practice your modeling/lighting/rendering skills with professional software
  • Follow a professional workflow for architectural visualization from beginning to end
  • Learn the essential settings for industry standard software -- 3ds Max and V-Ray

Course content

2 sections12 lectures1h 24m total length
  • Course Introduction1:58

    Explore a basic architectural visualization workflow using 3ds Max and V-Ray, with downloadable model, realistic materials, lighting, professional level renderings, and best view rendering settings.

  • Download The Model0:04
  • Basic Modeling Lecture20:21

    Learn basic 3ds Max modeling workflows by building walls, roofs, and details with extrude, sweep, and lathe, using orthographic projections and vertex snapping for precise architectural modeling.

  • Placing A Camera5:07
  • Adding a V-Ray Sun and Adjusting Exposure5:21
  • Add an HDRI Sky8:34

    Add an hdrI sky to light your scene by using a dome light with a spherical hdrI texture, adjusting rotation and intensity for image-based lighting and soft shadows.

  • Adjusting The Lighting4:16
  • Render Settings4:39

    Explore progressive rendering in 3ds Max + V-Ray for architectural visualization, set min-max subdivisions, render time, and noise threshold; compare brute force with light cache and bucket vs interactive rendering.

  • Light Effects and Fog7:13
  • Assigning Materials8:30
  • Edit V-Ray Materials17:42

Requirements

  • You need a computer that can run 3ds Max and V-Ray, and access to the software or free trials

Description

In this course you will be introduced to the professional workflow of an arch viz artist, using the industry standard tools -- 3ds Max and V-Ray. With these powerful tools, and the provided course 3d model (downloadable) you can create your own rendering from the beginning. This is a great introduction, and a great opportunity to obtain a professional project to practice your skills with.

This course is offered by Learn Arch Viz, one of the online leaders in training for the architectural visualization industry all around the world, with over 100k students.

If you are looking to get started in arch viz, or other careers in 3d graphics, learning with this 3ds Max model and course is a great place to start. If you are ready to start adding photo realistic lighting and materials to your scenes, V-Ray has everything you need. With these to software, the only limit is your imagination.

Below are some of the highlights of the course, and some of the topics you will learn:

  • the basics of modeling in 3ds Max

  • using V-Ray cameras to mimic real life physical cameras

  • photo realistic lighting with easy steps using V-Ray Sun, sky and HDRI dome lights

  • understanding V-Ray render settings

  • adding lighting and atmospheric effects

  • V-Ray materials

  • access to tons of other learning resources if you are interested in going further with your arch viz skills

So, what are you waiting for? Arch Viz is such an exciting endeavor. This course will help to unleash your creativity by giving you a solid understanding of the necessary tools for creating professional imagery. Sign up today, and start creating your first renderings!

Who this course is for:

  • Those looking to start learning architectural visualization and/or 3d graphics
  • Students who want to learn powerful 3d graphics software 3ds Max, and professional rendering software V-Ray
  • Beginners wanting to start creating photorealistic renderings with 3d software