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Best Scripts & Plugins for 3ds Max Nikita Tarasov just posted a video showing a long list of scripts and plugins, both free and paid, that will speed up your archviz workflow. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/099bb94d-best-scripts-plugins-for-3ds-max

Chaos Releases Corona 12 Update 2: Enhanced Material Library and Workflow Improvements Chaos has announced the release of Corona 12 Update 2, bringing significant enhancements to its rendering engine. This update focuses on streamlining workflows and expanding the material library, providing users with more tools for efficient and realistic rendering. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/3dcc7242-chaos-releases-corona-12-update-2-enhanced-material-library-and-workflow-improvements

CGarchitect Podcast - ep. 001/25 - András Káldos New episode of the CGarchitect Podcast is out — and we’re starting 2025 with a major name in the archviz industry. Our guest is András Káldos, CEO of Brick Visual, a studio recognized worldwide for its artistic vision and consistent excellence in architectural visualization. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/98c94fb7-cgarchitect-podcast-ep-001-25-andras-kaldos

Is ChatGPT any good for rendering? About this article The YouTube channel Show It Better dives into that in a new video, putting ChatGPT to the test with common rendering tasks. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/0da0e411-is-chatgpt-any-good-for-rendering

I guess we've all been there... What I came to realize is that clients have mainly 2 reasons for this "never ending story": - They simply can't make up their minds (design wise or about the image itself) - They don't fully understand that modifications take time (your time) and time is money (your money). How to solve this? Well, I started to include the number of revisions in the contract, as well as the reasons for the changes. For example, if the client wants me to correct something that I did wrong, I will never charge (my obligation is to deliver everything perfect, right?). Now, if they are changing the design because they saw it and realize it was not good, I will charge extra, by the hour. Then, you'll see that they will be much more careful with their comments. 😉

I learned all the things like 3DS Max, Autocad, V-ray, Sketchup and all at the Eduleem Institute. If U see their 1 year Interior design course in Bangalore city it's covering all the parts like basics to advance.

Has anyone ever had a client who asked for revisions... for the 10th time? How do you usually deal with these never-ending feedback situations?

Howler 2023 Is Now Free — And It Might Be a Hidden Gem for ArchViz Artists Dan Ritchie, the long-time developer behind the experimental digital painting and animation tool Howler, has just made the 2023 version of the software available for free. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/34a16fbe-howler-2023-is-now-free-and-it-might-be-a-hidden-gem-for-archviz-artists

Best of the Week — Apr 06, 2025 Looking for inspiration? Check out the TOP 10 best images posted last week on cgarchitect.com! See more on our board link.cgarchitect.com/BestOfTheWeek

Chaos releases Anima 6 Chaos has unveiled Anima 6, the latest iteration of its crowd and traffic simulation software, designed to enhance architectural visualizations with greater realism and efficiency. This version introduces a suite of new features and improvements aimed at streamlining the creation of dynamic scenes populated with lifelike characters and vehicles. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/4721b2ce-chaos-releases-anima-6

Welcome to this week’s CGaNews! Let’s get straight into the highlights from the world of architectural visualization: Viz Pro of the Week AI-Generated People in Renders: A New Era of Visualization ForestPack, RailClone, and Free Plugins Now Compatible with 3ds Max 2026 Best of the Week Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and join our growing community on Discord to stay up to date with all things archviz. We can't wait to see you there! LinkedIn: CGArchitect Instagram: @cgarchitect_pro Discord: Join our community at https://discord.gg/AJtjSV3PfN Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates! Enjoyed this episode? Make sure to like, subscribe, and share to help us continue bringing you the latest archviz news.

Hello Sondos, Among the many tools available for working with geospatial data TopoExport is a good alternative to CadMapper. In my professional work in Germany many of us use it because the app offers high precision 1 m terrain data across all Länder. Like TouchTerrain or CadMapper. TopoExport allows you to generate 2D site plans and 3D model files. I personally use Revit so I export to .IFC files but .DXF is also available if you prefer. Price: Free for areas under 1 km² ---------- Hallo Sondos, Unter den vielen verfügbaren Tools zur Arbeit mit Geodaten ist TopoExport eine ausgezeichnete Alternative zu CadMapper. In meiner beruflichen Tätigkeit in Deutschland nutzen viele von uns diese Anwendung, da sie eine hohe Präzision bietet 1m Höhendaten für alle Bundesländer. Wie TouchTerrain oder CadMapper ermöglicht TopoExport den Export von 2D-Lageplänen und 3D-Modellen. Ich arbeite mit Revit und nutze daher .IFC-Dateien, aber auch .DXF steht zur Verfügung, falls du das bevorzugst. Preis: Kostenlos für Flächen unter 1 km²

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yeah thanks, I finally found this solution, but I thought there was something more straightforward. Thanks for help!

You can exclude that specific object from the yellow light and create a new light, more neutral, including only that pink object.

Hi, I need to keep the intense yellow light in the scene but at the same time, I'd like to leave one of the objects textured with pink tiles as is, so that the light wouldn't affect its color. Is it possible? thank You I'm using 3ds max 2016, vray 3.0

That's a great observation, and you're absolutely right—Dubai has become a hotspot for large-scale real estate development, and 3D architectural visualizations are a huge part of marketing these projects. While many of the architectural concepts originate from international firms (especially from the UK, Europe, and the US), there's actually a growing visualization industry within Dubai and the broader UAE that caters specifically to these developments. That said, it’s still quite common for visualization work—particularly high-end cinematic animations and detailed CGIs—to be outsourced to studios abroad, especially in Eastern Europe and Asia, where there’s a deep talent pool and competitive pricing. That might be why you didn’t come across many results on Google or in visualization directories—it’s a bit under-the-radar unless you’re in the industry or connected to local developers and studios. However, there are several reputable firms operating in Dubai and the UAE that specialize in architectural visualization, and many of them are either: Local branches of international visualization companies, Independent studios started by expats or regionally-based talent, or In-house visualization teams embedded within major architecture or development firms. Some notable companies or studios to check out: Enzo Milano Interiors (Dubai) – They’ve worked on high-end residential and commercial projects and are quite active in the local scene. 3D Power Visualization Pvt. Ltd. – While headquartered in India, they frequently collaborate with developers in Dubai. VRender (UAE) – Known for photorealistic rendering and real estate marketing visuals. In-house teams – Many of the big developers in Dubai, such as Emaar, Damac, Nakheel, and Meraas, have internal or contracted teams dedicated to producing visuals, often in collaboration with external vendors. Additionally, international visualization giants like DBOX, Hayes Davidson, and MIR have worked on Dubai-based projects, though they often collaborate remotely or through a Dubai-based liaison. So while the architecture might come from firms abroad, there's definitely a local ecosystem that handles a lot of the visualization work, especially for mid to large-scale developments. That said, the outsourcing model is still prevalent due to cost efficiency and bandwidth for large-scale imagery and animations. Hope that sheds some light!

ForestPack, RailClone, and Free Plugins Now Compatible with 3ds Max 2026 Itoosoft has confirmed that their popular 3ds Max plugins are now fully compatible with 3ds Max 2026. That's great news for those who rely on their products and are willing to upgrade to Autodesk's latest, as they say their tools are "ready for production". https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/2547ec47-forestpack-railclone-and-free-plugins-now-compatible-with-3ds-max-2026

Seja muito bem-vinda, Niele! It's always nice to see new faces eager to learn and share. 😉 Feel free to use our platform to build your portfolio, meet new amazing people and studios, as well as building a name for yourself in the community! Cheers! Rick

Hello everyone! I'm Niele, from Brazil, and I've been working in Archviz for about 3 years. I'm currently looking to expand my knowledge and reach new horizons beyond my country's borders. I primarily use 3ds Max and Corona Renderer, and I’ve had some initial experience with Unreal Engine (though I still need to revisit the course to dive deeper). Around 50% of my work has been focused on humanized floor plans. At the moment, I’m working on updating my portfolio here and on Behance. I'm eager to keep learning, connect with others in the field, and hopefully land some freelance opportunities with studios in the near future. Attached is my last study image Thank you all

I totally agree. Every year we update the survey to make it more contemporary, reflecting the state of our industry. Some parts of the survey were removed in recent years, while others have returned or were updated. If you have any specific suggestions you'd like to see covered in the next survey, do not hesitate: send them over! 😉

Ricy, I noticed that Chaos, in collaboration with Architizer, published an industry survey in 2023 and followed it up with an updated version for 2024 and 2025. While it's great to see these reports continuing, I did notice that they left out some important areas. For example, we don’t see details on how much time studios and freelancers spend on different parts of a project like modeling, rendering, and revisions. There’s also a lack of insight into job security, pricing structures, and demographics. These aspects were covered in much more detail in the CGarchitect survey from 2015, and that kind of depth really helped us understand the industry's day-to-day operations. Wouldn’t it be valuable to bring back a more comprehensive industry survey? Having that level of data is incredibly useful for studios like ours to plan, adapt, and stay aligned with where the industry is heading.

AI-Generated People in Renders: A New Era of Visualization The article explores how AI tools are now being used to generate realistic people in architectural renders, offering more flexibility, personalization, and efficiency compared to traditional methods. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/48f0b002-ai-generated-people-in-renders-a-new-era-of-visualization

That sounds like a really cool and practical service you're offering. I can definitely see the value in what you're doing. It's super helpful for clients to visualize changes before they actually happen. Flipping through design options like a catalogue, especially with realistic renders, would definitely make decision-making much easier. Plus, those 360 virtual walkthroughs? That's next-level immersion! Overall, it sounds like you've got a solid plan with a lot of potential. The ability to visually represent architectural designs is a valuable asset in the real estate and construction industry. Good luck Best Regards, Gurcharan

Script updated to the version 0.67 Implemented logging with recording events to a file