Rhino and V-Ray: Product Design Rendering

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. System Setup

• Why use V-Ray?
• Using recommended hardware
• Customizing the interface
• Installing V-Ray and DR Spawner
• Quick tour of the rendering interface

2. Terminology and Strategy

• Geeky definitions you should know
• Activating V-Ray and understanding its approach
• Critical quality settings
• The new physical camera vs. the old default camera

3. Focus on Product Design

• Mastering the keys to a great product rendering
• Learning from bad renderings
• Modeling tips for awesome renders

4. Setting Up Your 3D Studio

• Introduction to backdrop studio types
• Dave's Glow-Wall Studio
• Lighting settings and strategies
• Using the new Dome Light for image-based lighting (IBL)
• Camera settings and strategies

5. Materials for Product Design

• Exploring recommended material types
• Using the toon material for serious renders
• Creating text and logos with maps
• Creating text and logos with Dave's tips
• Digging deeper into materials

6. Post-Processing

• Using the video Frame Buffer
• Introducing alpha channels
• Making new backgrounds
• Generating a vignette "highlight" effect
• Creating depth of field

7. Workflow Tips

• Organizing your studio
• The real-time render engine
• Dave's random and useful tips and tricks

Conclusion

• Goodbye