Designing the future with V-Ray for Rhino
From food poverty to homelessness, Andreas Tjeldflaat is tackling humanity's biggest urban crises. Find out how V-Ray for Rhino helps him envision solutions.
Making Katy Perry “Smile” with V-Ray for 3ds Max
CG artist Pedro Conti had just 6 weeks to deliver high-quality content for musical megastar’s latest promo. Here’s how V-Ray for 3ds Max helped him hit deadlines.
Creating a spectacular anime homage with V-Ray
It's "Showtime!" Maciej Kuciara's short film is a beloved and meticulous tribute to anime classics. Discover how V-Ray for 3ds Max helped him create it.
How V-Ray can transform a sunny 3D environment to stormy
Artist Jiří Matys used V-Ray for 3ds Max to transform a day scene into a dramatic rainy night. He reveals his secrets for creating glass, grass and greenhouses.
Render your 3D characters the Alessandro Baldasseroni way
Lead Character Artist, Alessandro Baldasseroni, shares portfolio tips and discusses how his skills have transported him across industries over the last 15 years.
Rendering architectural visualizations with V-Ray for Revit
V-Ray Next for Revit's speed and quality have made it essential in RAMSA's architectural rendering software pipeline. BIM expert Miguel Colina-Marco explains.
Why Ian Spriggs uses V-Ray GPU rendering for 3D portraits
Masterly CG artist Ian Spriggs is reinventing himself in more ways than one: Experimenting with a new self-portrait and switching to V-Ray GPU rendering in Maya.
7 pro tips for your V-Ray GPU renders
Bertrand Benoit’s evocative images of one of LA’s most iconic buildings, the Sheats-Goldstein Residence, were rendered with V-Ray GPU. Discover the workflow.
How embracing V-Ray for Grasshopper fired up this studio’s designs
With V-Ray Next for Rhino product rendering software, Wild Design Studio can render stunning designs quickly from Grasshopper. The couple tell us how they do it.
Why this V-Ray-rendered student work won the public’s hearts
Architectural visualization student Aaron Rabago discusses his mysterious 3D render that won the public vote in our “Undiscovered” student rendering contest.
Two-time Rookies winner discusses his V-Ray journey so far
Mads Lind Nicolaisen has found his true calling in arch-viz — and he’s already picked up two Rookies awards. We chat to this prodigy about education and V-Ray.
How to make the most of V-Ray for SketchUp in arch-viz
Arch-viz blogger and artist Alex Hogrefe on why V-Ray for SketchUp is a breakthrough for his work and how it can transform the way you visualize designs.
How do you go from arch-viz images to making movies?
With "Twosret," Karim Moussa takes his mastery of arch-viz into a beautiful and compelling short film. Find out what inspired him to make the jump.
See the luxury resort which will make you change your vacation plans
Ever wanted to jump out of bed and into the Indian Ocean? At this tropical retreat, you can. Find out how V-Ray helped visualize this bamboo-based paradise.
“Chaos Cloud has saved me incredible amounts of time”
Architect Joël Legault creates his own studio-quality renders with V-Ray for Rhino and Chaos Cloud. Discover how he works, plus his tips for that lived-in look.
What’s Next: Isaac Zuren on building Mexico City 2086
The public winner of our student rendering competition offers a dramatic depiction of Mexico’s capital. Isaac Zuren takes us behind the scenes of his vision.
A new perspective on “Watering”
Marton Zoltan Toth has remade Mednyánszky’s classic painting with a sci-fi twist. Find out how this arch viz artist used V-Ray to take his talents back in time.
The making of “Pink Dress” by Marianna Yakimova
Inspired by the Old Masters, Marianna Yakimova wanted to celebrate her new V-Ray skills with a 3D illustration that showcases beautiful fabric and lighting.
The secrets of Ian Spriggs’ 3D portraits
Ian Spriggs takes attention to detail to the Next level. Go behind the scenes of his recent works to see how a master tells story through composition and detail.
Blowing up the house
Gnomon student Weiyo Sha blew us away with his explosive animation of an old house. Here’s how he used V-Ray and Phoenix FD as his weapons of CG destruction.
Brendan McCaffrey: the master of suspension
Keen cyclist — and V-Ray for Modo user — Brendan McCaffrey knows bicycles inside out. We discuss rendering two-wheelers for The Complete Bike Owner’s Manual.
Amazing Manes, Bedazzling Beards and Photorealistic Fur with V-Ray Next for Maya
Andrew Krivulya shares his tricks for luscious CG locks — and reveals how Chaps Cloud has boosted his workflow.
Paul Nicholls — Factory Fifteen
Co-founder of innovative arch viz and filmmaking studio talks to Chris about Corona, collaboration, and how to build virtual worlds.
The new master: Ian Spriggs talks photorealism and portraits
CG Labs’ Chris Nichols talks to Hollywood creature creator about his incredible imagery.