V-Ray 2.0 is Now Available for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013

May 8, 2012 by 4 Comments

The wait is over. V-Ray 2.0 for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 is now officially available. V-Ray 2.0 license owners can login into www.chaosgroup.com and download it now from the downloads area.

This new version features:

  • Support for 3ds Max 2013
  • Support for motion blur (transformation and deformation) with V-Ray RT and V-Ray RT GPU
  • Optimized interactive rendering using the NVIDIA CUDA™ architecture in addition to OpenCL
  • New “Matte for reflection/refraction” option to the VRayWrapperMtl material and the V-Ray object settings
  • Support for Ornatrix 2.0

View a complete list of features and improvements here: Features and Improvements List (PDF)

Need to purchase a V-Ray 2.0 license? Get it here: V-Ray 2.0 for 3ds Max

Have V-Ray 1.x and want to upgrade to 2.0? Get it here: V-Ray 2.0 for 3ds Max Upgrade

Check out this video from Jimmy at Chaos Group showing off some of the new features:

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ArchVision RPCs Plug-ins released for Autodesk 2013 Applications

March 27, 2012 by 2 Comments

ArchVision RPC Plug-ins and Content are available for immediate download for a series of Autodesk 2013 applications.

Supported Autodesk Applications include:

  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Autodesk 3ds Max Design
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture
  • Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Autodesk Revit Architecture

    • ArchVision Dashboard RPC Plug-ins Tab

    ArchVision Dashboard RPC Plug-ins Tab

    How do I get my RPC Plug-in?
    Update or install ArchVision Dashboard. Need to install an ArchVision Dashboard? Visit: http://archvision.com/dashboard

    ArchVision Dashboard users please open and login into your Dashboard, run any updates and verify your version. To verify your version, click preferences at the top of the ArchVision Dashboard. Visit the RPC Plug-ins tab to select and install your required RPC Plug-ins.

    Have questions? Email support@archvision.com or visit our live chat http://archvision.com/

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    10 Years of V-Ray: A Decade of Rendering Innovation

    March 15, 2012 by Leave a comment

    The rapidly evolving Design Visualization community has seen many advancements in technology over the past 10 years. Today renderings are produced with more realism and detail than ever before. Chaos Group, the makers of the V-Ray render engine, have played a key role in that. Their plug-ins have pushed the boundaries of photo-realism in rendering and set new heights for rendering excellence.

    V-Ray has transcended Architectural rendering and found it’s way into nearly every aspect of Design Visualization. From video games, to product design and major motion pictures, if it looks incredible, chances are it was made with V-Ray technology. This month we celebrate 10 years of V-Ray and pay tribute to Chaos Group who’s contributions have changed how the world renders.

    ArchVision is a proud reseller of V-Ray products. Learn more about these exceptional tools here:
    http://www.archvision.com/products/vray

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    Chaos Group Phoenix (FD): Amazingly Realistic Simulation

    November 22, 2011 by Leave a comment

    Chaos Group just announced the release of their follow up product to Phoenix Fluid Dynamics, Phoenix (FD) 2. Best known for V-Ray, Chaos Group’s products have pushed rendering realism to the extreme, and this product is by no means an exception.

    Phoenix FD simulates realistic smoke, fire, liquid, explosions and more. Unlike many other 3ds Max plug-ins, this product is very intuitive. Simply add the PHXSimluator box around the object you want to set ablaze and let Phoenix FD work it’s magic. The simulation calculations can even be viewed directly in the viewport prior to rendering. Control the intensity of the explosion, the density of the smoke or the viscosity of the fluid. This simulator is amazing.

    Check out the version 1.2 version of this product demonstrated by Autodesk Certified Instructor and Visual Effects wizard, Michael McCarthy:

    Phoenix FD 2.0 now features a foam and splashes particle shader. View a video by Dimitar Krastev showing this new feature here:



    Don’t take my word for it though. Download a demo today. You can access the demo at http://www.chaosgroup.com by registering and then clicking on Phoenix FD under the downloads menu.

    Phoenix FD 2.0 can also be purchased for $960.00 here:
    http://commerce.vismasters.com/catalog/products/phoenix-fluid-dynamics-20_4587.aspx

    This product requires a $35.00 V-Ray license dongle.

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    SIGGRAPH 2011: Showcases Emerging CG Technologies

    August 9, 2011 by Leave a comment

    Get a glimpse of emerging industry technologies at SIGGRAPH 2011. A variety of ArchVision friends and partners are participating at the SIGGRAPH 2011 Vancouver Make It Home Conference this week. If you are out and about, we encourage you stop by for the latest updates from some of our industry friends:

    * Autodesk (#429) will host product demos and unveil a series of top user requests via The Area.
    * Chaos Group (#135) will feature in-depth presentations of V-Ray for 3ds Max, Maya, Rhino and the latest in Phoenix FD 2.0 and presentations by industry experts (including Michael McCarthy, David Lesperance, Paul Ghezzo, Graham Fyffe and many others)
    * Hayabusa (#679) will present RhinoAR – an AR plug-in for Rhinoceros and Hayabusa Renderer 2.0 for Rhino.
    * Luxology (#631) will showcase modo® 501 and Luxology®s newly released Model Bashing Kit in the AMD booth.
    * Next Limit Technologies (#625) will offer demos and insights into their cutting-edge simulation software for applications in 3D computer graphics, VFX, science, and engineering with RealFlow, Maxwell Render, and XFlow.
    * Robert McNeel & Associates (#778) will provide insights and demos into Rhino and recent releases including, iRhino 3D for iPhone and iPad.

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    Lighting Can Make or Break a Rendering’s Realism.

    May 31, 2011 by Leave a comment

    Achieving the desired lighting effect can take a rendering from good to great! HOK, a global architectural firm, provided us a rendering from the Canon Headquarters project featuring several RPC People.

    Projects designers selected a series of RPC Business People to populate a lobby scene, including RPC Amber, (seen above and below in the tan skirt). In the rendering above, you will note that the lighting has been focused RPC Amber’s skirt and legs to align with the sunlight of the scene.

    To obtain “the knock your socks off” impact, lighting adjustments were applied to RPC Amber and other RPC objects in the scene. What’s the easiest and fastest way to get the effect you want? Photoshop.

    When Amber is rendered out, she will be lit or unlit depending on your scene. Render engines, like V-Ray or mental ray, can help simulate the desired effect, but, post-rendering in Photoshop offers a quick and viable solution. Using the ArchVision Viewport Plug-in for Photoshop and the Lighting Effects filter, you can adjust lighting to closely align with your scene and enhance photorealism. This 3 minute tutorial shows you everything you need to know:

    By adjusting the lighting you’ve taken your scene from good to great! This rendering is a great example of using RPCs to make your projects stand out.

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    V-Ray 2.0 for Maya is Now Available

    April 25, 2011 by Leave a comment

    V-Ray 2.0 for Maya

    After a lot of anticipation V-Ray for Maya is now officially available. Chaos Group says that this version will allow rendering of even larger scenes with greater complexity faster than ever before. We’re excited to see what kind of incredible renderings are produced from this amazing product.

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