3Dean: Sunlight System/Vray Sun animations in 3ds Max

3Dean shows you how to use the Sunlight System/Vray Sun to create architectural
sunrise/sunset animations in 3ds Max.

You may view the latest post at
http://www.thevraystore.com/3dean-sunlight-systemvray-sun-animations-in-3ds-max/

Phoenix 2.0 Released!

Chaosgroup Phoenix FD 2.0 has been released! See the enhancements in particle
and GPU previews. Purchase Phoenix 2.0 full seats and upgrades at Motion Media

You may view the latest post at
http://www.thevraystore.com/phoenix-2-0-released/

Getting Started with V-Ray for 3ds Max

Anybody that owns V-Ray knows that the licensing process leaves much to be
desired, and is one of the more confusing processes out there with little
documentation that's easy to find. Well look no further, Motion Media has put
together a simple to follow, short video showing you everything you need to know
to install V-Ray and get up and running smoothly.

You may view the latest post at
http://www.thevraystore.com/getting-started-with-v-ray-for-3ds-max/

V-Ray for Softimage Beta Announced

Chaos Group has announced the Public Beta for V-Ray for Softimage.  V-Ray for Softimage is the newest addition to the Chaos Group portfolio of rendering solutions and is planned to be launched the end of this year.

Currently, they are running a Beta Program, aimed at animators, CG design practitioners, game developers and others who will get the chance to be the first to test the software and provide valuable feedback and suggestions for new features to the Chaos Group Development Team.

If you're interested in signing up, click on the link below and get started.

V-Ray for Softimage Public Beta

Chaos Group Customer Success Story :: Method - Halo: Reach "Deliver Hope"

 

 

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Chaos Group gives us another customer spotlight. This time its Method Studios and their work on Halo:Reach"Deliver Hope" .

click the link above to read the full interview.

"Here at Method we have been using V-Ray for Maya since the beginning of its development. It has had huge success in house for feature and commercial work large and small. Having multiple renderer support inhouse it's a head to head vs match to final only the best images."

Scott Metzger, VFX Artist at Method Studios

Based in Los Angeles, with locations in New York and London, Method Studios is a leading post production facility providing a full range of visual effects services including conceptual design, look development, on-set supervision, 3D animation/CGI, matte painting, compositing and finishing.

Get V-Ray for 3ds Max or Maya at the Motion Media online shop!

V-Ray 2.0 for Maya Beta now available!

 

 

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Chaos Group Releases V-Ray 2.0 for Maya Beta Version.

V-Ray, hailed by many as the most robust and versatile rendering engine on the market, is about to see a significant upgrade for all Maya users. The 2.0 upgrade for V-Ray began its much-anticipated Beta test on March 30th, 2011.

V-Ray 2.0 for Maya is a complete rendering solution developed by Chaos Group, now with interactive rendering on GPU and CPU. This robust and highly trusted engine is the perfect tool for the 3D professionals, working in the film and VFX industry. With this new version users can expect many new improvements and updates to the existing one.

Exciting new features are now available in V-Ray 2.0 for Maya like: V-Ray RT and V-Ray RT GPU, Faster rendering of dynamic geometry (displacement, fur, proxies, hair etc), Faster rendering of render-time subdivision surfaces, VRayFur and Maya hair, VRayCarPaint material, VRayToon shader and a lot more. Detailed information and a full feature list for V-Ray 2.0 for Maya can be found here >>



The beta program will be open to all customers who already own a license of V-Ray for Maya (purchased V-Ray 1.5 for Maya) or pre-ordered V-Ray 2.0 for Maya.



Join the V-Ray 2.0 for Maya Beta Program and be among the first to test this advanced rendering technology for all Maya users. It's your help and feedback that will make this product much better.

Release plans have been set for the end of April. Get ready for the official start and share the V-Ray experience with us!

 

Order your V-Ray Maya 2.0 pre-release, or Upgrade at the Motion Media online shop!