A worldwide leader in computer graphics, Chaos Group has been busy this year with updates to some of their most popular V-Ray titles. For those of you unfamiliar, V-ray is a rendering plugin designed to bring additional features and functionality to existing programs. This state of the art rendering solution is used by creative professionals across the globe for VFX, architecture, film, entertainment, automotive design, and much more. It has set production standards for reliability, speed, ease of use, and quality. In fact, Chaos Group’s founder, Vladimir Koylazov, was recently presented with an Academy Award for Science and Engineering for the conceptual design and implementation of V-Ray. And as you will see below, Chaos Group keeps looking for new ways to improve.

V-Ray 3 for Rhino: Rendering Plugin

Perfect for designers and visualization professionals, V-Ray 3 for Rhino is clean, fast, and simple. Now, you can quickly create quality renders directly within Rhino. Enjoy intuitive controls and quick render presets, so you can focus on your design instead of all the technical nuances.

V-Ray 3.5 for Maya

Built for the creative demands of computer graphics artists and modern production pipelines, the latest upgrade, V-Ray 3.5 for Maya, delivers more responsive look development and even faster rendering. It also provides added realism for animation and VFX projects. This full suite offers shading, rendering, and physically-based lighting tools.

V-Ray 3 for SketchUp

Focus on being creative without having to worry about the technical nitty-gritty. From the ground up, V-Ray 3 for SketchUp has been redesigned. Quick presets and streamlined controls are a major part of the overhaul that has produced a user-friendly interface that is both clean and simple. Enjoy a rich set of features that make creating high-quality visualizations easy and fast.

V-Ray 3.5 for 3ds Max

The big news in V-Ray 3.5 for 3ds Max is the new Adaptive Lights algorithm. This algorithm makes renders up to seven times faster on certain scenes! You can also do live VR rendering directly into HTC Vive or Oculus Rift with full GPU acceleration. Quickly and easily create realistic images with the most comprehensive shading, lighting, and rendering toolkit available.

Education Discounts

Students and educators can take advantage of academic pricing on popular Chaos Group products like V-Ray and Phoenix at Studica.com. Single year licenses are available with considerable discounts to students and teachers. Upgrades are included throughout the course of the license. Academic verification is required. Get even more savings, sign up for Studica’s email newsletter. Schools and educational institutions are also eligible for academic discounts on Chaos Group products.