Chaos Group announced the release of V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max with an inspiring host of new features. Along with an incredible response from users, the new release was honored with the award in the Software Update category at this year’s CG Awards. The 3D World CG Awards gather professionals from around the world to acknowledge exceptional work in the computer graphics industry. The awards distributed at the event range from the artists defying the boundaries of illustration, animation and visual effects to the developers creating tools that make everything possible. Chaos Group’s V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max is used by professionals around the world in various industries.

What makes this innovative design software so special? V-Ray is the most complete lighting, shading and rendering program available in the design industry. This latest version provides a strong set of features, technical advance and support for open source technology. It gives artists access to fast, simple design solutions. V-Ray 3.0 delivers tools focused on artist productivity and modern CG workflows.

V-Ray for 3ds Max: Features that Break the Mold

It has so many amazing features that it’s more than a little difficult to highlight what you’ll love best. V-Ray’s 2014 Showreel in Film & VFX definitely sums up the limitless possibilities and the power of these tools. But it just wouldn’t be right if we didn’t call out some of the innovative, award-winning features that warranted so much V-Ray 3.0 praise.

• Simplified User InterfaceVersion 3.0 introduces a simplified User Interface and includes 3 modes: Basic, Advanced and Expert. These modes can be toggled to reveal additional controls. The default is Basic Mode, which is designed to meet the needs of most artists’ daily production work.
• Progressive Rendering This new Progressive Image Sampler is fast to set up and even easier to control. It generates fast feedback, even with features such as Environment Fog, Depth of Field and Motion Blur. The Sampler uses path traced rendering compatible with multiple GI solutions including Brute Force, Irradiance Map and Light Cache.
• New Skin ShaderThis Skin shader is intuitive with layered highlights that make it easier for artists to create complex, layered skin.
• Faster HairV-Ray 3.0 introduces faster hair rendering speeds (up to 15x) and view-dependent tessellation that automatically smoothes hair curves.
• Probabilistic LightsIncreases the speed of scenes with a high number of lights. Probabilistic Light Sampling reduces the number of lights evaluated at render time.

V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Academic Advantages & More Licensing Options

Not only did V-Ray 3.0 introduce some great new features and updates, it also instated new licensing options. Students and educators benefit greatly with academic savings of over $875 off retail. That shouldn’t discourage graphic artists though. Chaos Group offers a variety of single and multiple licenses at different pricing options to meet your needs. Buy today and see what your creativity can accomplish with V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max’s powerful industry tools.

Already using an older version of V-Ray for 3ds Max? Chaos Group also offers upgrades for registered V-Ray 2.0 for 3ds and V-Ray 1.5 for 3ds Max users. Get more information on features and licensing options.