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In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to render more dynamic and visually appealing Metal Shaders using 3ds Max and V-Ray 7 (applicable to older versions like V-Ray 5, NEXT, and beyond). https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/123e0d26-better-metal-shaders-for-studio-lighting

In this tutorial, the YouTube channel Fusion Brew demonstrates how to transform standard 2D footage, whether CG or live-action, into a dynamic 3D scene. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/156cba1c-turn-2d-footage-into-3d-scenes

The Autodesk M&E YouTube Channel has recently released a series of tutorials on creating procedural animations with 3ds Max, designed to enhance the realism of any 3D environment. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/e7b518ff-bring-3d-environments-to-life-with-procedural-animation

In this new tutorial, Autodesk presents a guided tour of the enhanced functionality available in 3ds Max's new color selector. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/cd0a28d8-the-color-selector-in-3ds-max

Arch Viz Artist just posted a new tutorial on their channel showing how to create an interior scene using 3ds Max and Chaos Corona, from start to finish. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/4e89f09c-interior-visualization-from-start-to-finish-l-3ds-max-corona

Itoosoft released a new series of tutorials showing how to use RailClone and ForestPack to create and to populate parametric balconies on a facade. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/7bee2889-how-to-create-parametric-balconies-in-3ds-max-with-railclone

Achieving photorealistic renders requires innovative techniques, and in this tutorial by Jonas Noell on his YouTube channel, he explores a game-changing approach to HDRI dome integration. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/6f638117-custom-hdri-dome-integration-setup-a-step-beyond-v-ray-s-native-tools

Chaos has just published an interesting article by their Head of Innovation, Vlado Koylazov, explaining the new V-Ray Luminaires system and how this new method rapidly renders complex light fixtures in a fraction of the time. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/235e76ac-v-ray-luminaires-dramatically-faster-more-accurate-rendering-of-complex-light-fixtures

Unlock the full potential of your architectural visualizations with our latest tutorial: "More than a Photo: Gaussian Splats in V-Ray 7 are AMAZING!" Discover how to seamlessly integrate 3D models into real-world environments using Gaussian splats, a cutting-edge feature in V-Ray 7. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/8a2d7069-more-than-a-photo-gaussian-splats-in-v-ray-7-are-amazing

Corona Slicer is a powerful tool that lets you cut geometries effortlessly—no need for complex booleans. In this tutorial, Ciro Sannino demonstrates how to use this tool to quickly cut through a wall, delivering impressive results in no time! https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/b5cd520d-corona-slicer-tutorial

In this video, Jake Denham shows us how to leverage on the highly-detailed information you can get from Gaussian splats to improve your 3D scene with V-Ray 7. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/cdc4fce8-how-to-render-gaussian-splats-in-v-ray-7-for-3ds-max

In the latest Ask ITOOSOFT stream, viewers took a deep dive into the new features of Forest Pack 9, focusing heavily on Forest Ivy, a tool introduced to create climbing plants within the software. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/a7b90354-new-forest-pack-9-features-explored-in-latest-itoosoft-stream

In this session, special guests Luis Inciarte and Robin Walker from Narrativ demonstrate how they used Corona 12 and Vantage to create stunning animations, offering practical insights and showcasing the power of these tools in real-world projects. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/640fd6c1-corona-12-chaos-vantage-webinar

Our friend Ciro Sannino (Learn Corona Renderer) just published a brand new tutorial on lighting using Corona. In this video, he'll teach you how to setup a scene light by light, to achieve a photorealistic result. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/ffc7930f-corona-lighting-tutorial

In our latest collaboration, Chaos and CGarchitect have released an exclusive tutorial that dives into the real-time capabilities of V-Ray and Vantage. This comprehensive video showcases how to seamlessly integrate Vantage into your visualization workflow, enabling users to produce high-quality renders more efficiently. The tutorial covers essential steps like setting up lights, importing assets from Chaos Cosmos, adjusting materials, and creating dynamic camera animations. One of the standout features demonstrated is Vantage’s real-time ray tracing, which allows users to experience smooth rendering while maintaining high visual fidelity. The video also highlights various time-saving techniques, such as working with HDRI maps, using V-Ray’s sun system, and managing multiple lighting setups, all designed to enhance your project’s realism. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/345341d6-real-time-workflow-with-v-ray-and-vantage

Another very interesting tutorial by asART 3D and Motion Graphics. This time, they show how you can use tyFLOW to create a complex office ceiling. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/e6f00055-tyflow-for-archviz-object-replacement

AI is here to stay, but how can it impact the everyday life of freelancers? In this article I list the main aspects that can dramatically change the way freelancers operate, and how it can reshape their business positioning. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/7614abf0-archviz-freelancers-4-ai-game-changers

While most architectural renderings today strive for photorealism, non-photorealistic renderings (NPR) have long been a valuable alternative for communicating designs at earlier stages or helping architects iterate their ideas without the detailed effort required for precise materials, colors, and models. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/570f907b-artistic-modes-in-enscape

asART 3D and Motion Graphics has just released a new tutorial on how to use RailClone's core features to create a parametric fence with custom 3D assets. The best part? The tutorial uses RailClone Lite, the free version of RailClone, making it accessible to everyone. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/78109bc8-rail-clone-essentials

Artist Victor Burtman has posted an insightful tutorial on his YouTube channel, demonstrating how to use TyFlow to create a realistic condensation effect, even suitable for extreme close-up shots. This technique is perfect for adding an extra touch of realism to bathrooms and kitchens in both stills and animations. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/b06d6604-condensation-effect-in-tyflow

If you're looking to add a new level of realism to your architectural visualizations, Twinbru’s hyper-realistic digital fabric textures are now available on Chaos Cosmos. These meticulously crafted, render-ready assets are perfectly matched to their real-world counterparts, allowing you to bring your ideas to life with unmatched detail. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/9f14c1f7-how-to-import-free-fabrics-from-twinbru-and-chaos-cosmos

At first glance, this might not seem directly related to archviz, but it actually is. Arrimus 3D, the well-known YouTube channel, has released a new tutorial featuring 10 fantastic modeling tips and tricks that every archviz artist can use to take their modeling skills to the next level. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/654657a1-3ds-max-10-tips-and-tricks

Creating realistic gemstone shaders can seem daunting, but with the right techniques, it becomes a straightforward process. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to build a stunning gemstone shader using V-Ray. The video covers essential steps like adding a normal map for surface details, exploring volumetric translucency to achieve realistic light scattering, and applying procedural displacement for extra depth. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/55f1f422-realistic-gemstone-shaders-in-v-ray

In his latest tutorial, Chaos Academic Partner and 3D Awards judge Ciro Sannino shows how to use the new features in Chaos Scatter for Corona 12 to create and manage instances, using advanced tools such as Brush, Erase and more. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/911561ca-chaos-scatter-in-corona-12

Follow this short video to learn how to create and copy lights, edit their parameters from the Light lister, and set up translation snapping on Chaos Vantage. https://www.cgarchitect.com/features/articles/dd5d426f-changing-and-rendering-lights-in-chaos-vantage