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Exterior Rendering Strategies with V-Ray and 3ds Max

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Overview

Rendering a complete exterior scene can be a difficult task, especially with a lot of different light sources involved. This course covers a complete rendering of an exterior scene from start to finish. Software required: 3ds Max 2016, Photoshop CC.

When it comes to architectural visualization, making an exterior render is always a challenging task. There are many things going on at once, and many light sources can result in great render times. All of that can be really hard to manage. In this course, Exterior Rendering Strategies with V-Ray and 3ds Max, you'll learn the methods and best strategies for successfully rendering exteriors in order to have a realistic scene, with the best time management as possible. First, you'll create light sources from existing geometry. Next, you'll explore how to use different displacement strategies. Finally, you'll learn how to use render elements to help with post production. By the end of this course, you'll have a complex exterior scene that will be post produced and portfolio ready. Software required: 3ds Max 2016, Photoshop CC.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Setting up the Light in the Scene 41mins
  • Creating the Materials 21mins
  • Setting up and Executing the Final Render 19mins
  • Finishing Touches and Post Production 17mins

Taught by

Verena Tatiana

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