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Hi All, I have a question regarding using using VRay's VRaySun and VRaySky system versus using an HDRI in the environment and reflection (and refraction if need be) slots. Several people have told me that I would get more consistant results and better control using the VRaySun/Sky option than if i choose my own HDRI. In essence, they are saying that using HDRI is obsolete, as the procedural VRay system can do all that HDRI does and more. I have found the opposite, however- after I set up the VRaySun/Sky system, I like to choose my own spherical HDRI from a collection. I find that the images are more subtle and vibrant. It takes a lot more tweaking and trial and error, but I find that a good HDRI can really make an exterior scene "pop". Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Perhaps I am just of an "old school" VRay sentiment- in this case, Old School being because I learned from the Gnomen lighting tutorials (pre-VRay Sun/Sky) and it's always worked well for me. Thanks! Senrikyu

Studio/Institution: Animaster Genre: Commercial Exterior Software: 3dsMax,Photoshop Website: http://anand-3d.blogspot.com Description: Hey guys, this is my first post here. This is my first work done in 3dMax using Mental ray. Hope to hear comments and critics. Regards.

Studio/Institution: Splat Productions Client: Peruto Real Estate Genre: Residential Interior Software: 3D Studio Max 2010, VRay SP 1.5, Adobe CS3 Website: http://splatworld.tv Description: These are interior and exterior renderings we did for apartment renovations in Philadelphia, PA.

Studio/Institution: CS Client: - Genre: Residential Exterior Software: max,ps Website: http://- Description: Hi, just finished a design, been looking for it a while and needs fresh eyes. design is my own, so would love to hear critiques comments on the design too. thanks.

Studio/Institution: Goblen studio Genre: Commercial Exterior Software: AutoCAD / 3D Max / V-ray Website: http://www.goblenstudio.rs Description: Here is one more finished project. Little, cheap, commercial apartments on the mountain. Few photomontages on the pictures from original location : And short animation: I know that garage have to much noise, but there was no time for proper GI solution. Hope you like it.

Studio/Institution: 3D ArchVis Genre: Residential Exterior Software: 3DS MAX and Vray Website: http://www.3darchvis.com Description: Hello, Couple of exterior renderings of a private house. Night version Crits and comments welcome.