Rhino and V-Ray: Rendering

Introduction

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

1. System Setup and Tour

• Why use V-Ray?
• 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. V-Ray Express and Studio Tips

• Using V-Ray Express for quick renders
• Saving time with Rhino's render-time effects
• Using the material override for quick reviews
• Understanding lighting types and why you only need one
• Setting up your perfect studio

4. Material Editor Introduction

• Setting up a material library
• Material types and their best uses
• Creating and designing your own materials
• Using Material Editor features

5. Material Design and Theory

• Texture mapping materials with bitmaps
• Texture mapping materials with bitmap widgets
• Texture mapping materials with procedurals
• Generating relief with bump and displacement mapping

6. Using the V-Ray Options Editor

• Using the V-Ray presets and options to simplify and streamline
• Using output settings for smart sizing
• Environment settings
• Dave's camera settings and strategies

7. Using the V-Ray Frame Buffer and Color Corrections

• Rendering with the frame buffer
• Make it pop with color corrections

Conclusion

• Rendering tips and tricks