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Learning How to Use V-Ray

  • ellmolloy
  • Feb 17, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 8, 2020

I've always looked at professional renders and wondered how they look so realistic. I enjoy creating visuals that are imaginative and include sketches. However, I think learning how to make lifelike graphics will be beneficial and attract future employers. V-ray is a computer-generated rendering software application developed by the Chaos Group. You can download it as an extension in SketchUp; V-Ray allows users to transform digital models into vivid visuals. We began the session by creating a scene, using furniture from the 3D warehouse. Our tutor recommended that we used objects with low file-sizes and polygons. Large files can affect the rendering time, this explains why documents crash when producing detailed models. The next step was to put each object into separate layers. I usually associate layers with AutoCAD and Photoshop. I haven't used them in SketchUp before, but they are essential when defining materiality in the rendering process. Then, I adjusted my camera views and set a scene. Once I chose the perfect viewpoint, I started to render my model using v-ray. During this procedure, you can manipulate the visual by changing the hues and adding V-Ray textures. To alter the materials, you add them to the layers created earlier. Surfaces such as glass now can reflect light and appear shiny and transparent. Below is the image I constructed using V-Ray.


Practice V-Ray Visual

I didn't have any problems using the software. I made some silly mistakes, such as setting a viewpoint from inside a wall, that I could quickly fix. I wouldn't say I was a master at using the program as my image was hardly lifelike. With some practice and further tutorials, I will learn to use V-Ray to craft impressive visuals. In the meantime, I will continue to generate collage-like renders as I enjoy creatively reflecting space. I have attached a PDF with a more detailed step-by-step of how I used V-Ray.


 
 
 

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