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Exterior Rendering Strategies with V-Ray and 3ds Max

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.

Intermediate
1h 41m
(23)

Created by Verena Tatiana

Last Updated Dec 21, 2022

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Exterior Rendering Strategies with V-Ray and 3ds Max

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.

Intermediate
1h 41m
(23)

Created by Verena Tatiana

Last Updated Dec 21, 2022

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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.

Exterior Rendering Strategies with V-Ray and 3ds Max
Intermediate
1h 41m
(23)
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Verena Tatiana - Pluralsight course - Exterior Rendering Strategies with V-Ray and 3ds Max
Verena Tatiana
6 courses 4.5 author rating 140 ratings

Verena is a Design graduate. Today she has more than 6 years of teaching experience, and does a lot of freelance work in the architectural visualization area, as well as graphic design. She's currently living in Salvador, Brazil working mainly as a freelancer.

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