Phoenix FD 4.2 released
Latest update includes improved previews and TexUVW sims, particle shader enhancements, plus Phoenix FD for 3ds Max now supports V-Ray 5 and 3ds Max 2021.
Experience creative freedom with V-Ray Collection
15 products. 1 license. This incredible new offering from Chaos Group includes multiple rendering and simulation tools so you can set your creativity free.
How to use the new features in Phoenix FD 4 — Part 2
With Voxel Tuner, TexUVW and thinkingParticles integration, you can take your Phoenix FD 4 simulations to the next level. Find out how in part 2 of our guide.
How to use the new features in Phoenix FD 4 — Part 1
Phoenix FD 4 offers more control for realistic fluid simulations. Get to know Active Bodies, Standalone Previewer and the Particle Tuner in our features guide.
How INK uses 3D rendering software to bring big ideas to life
INK is an award-winning creative studio working with technology brands. Read how its experimental approach to 3D rendering software simplifies complex ideas.
Phoenix FD 4 for 3ds Max and Maya out now
Accelerate your simulations and take control of complex effects with the incredible features of the latest version of Chaos Group’s fluid dynamics software.
Rendering a 3-minute animated music video for Ron Artis II
How Pedro Conti and Fernando Peque rendered what’s in their hearts for Ron Artis II. Go behind the scenes and learn about their first experience with Phoenix FD.
How V-Ray Next sped up TILTPIXEL’s 3ds Max renderings by 25%
TILTPIXEL reveals how it visualized the modernization of a decades-old architectural structure to meet the demands of modern tenants, with V-Ray and Phoenix FD.
Test drive the Phoenix FD 4 beta right now
Strap in for the ride of your life and experience new features, including Voxel and Particle Tuners, Active Bodies and Tex UVW, ahead of everyone else.
Master V-Ray Next for Maya with this 4-part practical guide
Unlock the many powerful features available in V-Ray Next for Maya in this comprehensive series of video tutorials packed with tips by VFX artist Rusty Hazelden.
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.
Faster, more dramatic large-scale water sims with Phoenix FD and Chaos Cloud
CG Artist Jonas Ussing shares his tips for cinematic splashes via this animation of Tokyo's flood defense system in operation.
Ben Bancroft and Bret Fisher – ArcMedia
Arch viz firm talks Corona, Phoenix – and luxury yachts.
Phoenix FD 3 for Maya – Now Available
Fire, Smoke, Liquid and Ocean Simulations Now Possible Directly in Maya
Bottleship VFX
Hristo Velev and Martin Naydenski talk about starting Bottleship VFX
Mackevision Part 1
Mackevision talks about their VFX work, including Game of Thrones