Beginner
Modules 01 to 03 — exercises adapted to the team’s projects.
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Private V-Ray for 3ds Max training tailored to your team
Produce photorealistic renders in Autodesk 3ds Max with V-Ray, from scene preparation to high-resolution deliverables.
Method
A practical method focused on your projects
The pathway focuses on production V-Ray workflows in 3ds Max: materials, lights, cameras, optimized geometry, Render Elements and render-time control.
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Focused demonstrations
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Guided exercises
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3-hour modules
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Customizable plan
Three levels
A beginner-to-advanced learning path
The full path is 30 hours across 10 modules. Beginner: 9 h / modules 01 to 03. Intermediate: 12 h / modules 04 to 07. Advanced: 9 h / modules 08 to 10.
Intermediate
Modules 04 to 07 — exercises adapted to the team’s projects.
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Modules 08 to 10 — exercises adapted to the team’s projects.
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Ten three-hour modules
V-Ray setup in 3ds Max and first render
- Set V-Ray as the rendering engine
- Understand Render Setup and the V-Ray Frame Buffer
- Create a quick diagnostic render
- Set resolution and render region
- Save presets suited to the project
- Identify important scene dependencies
Physical cameras, exposure and composition
- Create and manage V-Ray or physical cameras
- Control focal length, perspective and depth of field
- Set exposure, ISO and shutter speed
- Correct verticals and architectural composition
- Create multiple production framings
- Maintain consistent settings across views
V-Ray materials and PBR textures
- Understand V-Ray material parameters
- Create metal, glass, plastic, fabric and wood
- Use PBR textures and control maps
- Manage UVs and texture scale
- Build reusable materials
- Use Chaos Cosmos as a starting point
Natural lighting, HDRI and environments
- Configure V-Ray Sun and Sky
- Light with Dome Light and HDRI
- Control environment and background
- Balance direct and diffuse light
- Create day and evening moods
- Validate lighting before final materials
Artificial lighting and Light Mix
- Create area lights, spots and IES profiles
- Use believable intensities and temperatures
- Organize lights by function
- Reduce lighting-related noise and artifacts
- Set up Light Mix
- Create multiple moods without fully re-rendering the scene
Proxies, Cosmos, Scatter and heavy scenes
- Convert heavy objects to V-Ray Proxy
- Place Chaos Cosmos assets
- Use Scatter for vegetation and entourage
- Manage instances and repetition
- Reduce memory usage and load times
- Structure a complex production scene
Sampling, denoising and render optimization
- Understand sampling settings
- Find the main sources of noise
- Use denoising without hiding problems
- Compare CPU and GPU for the scene
- Create test, review and final presets
- Measure and reduce render times
Render Elements and compositing
- Choose passes useful to the project
- Set up masks and Cryptomatte when appropriate
- Export consistent elements
- Make corrections in the V-Ray Frame Buffer
- Prepare files for Photoshop or compositing
- Keep the final render reproducible
Animation, batch rendering and distributed rendering
- Prepare multiple cameras and batch images
- Set up a simple animation
- Manage folders, names and sequences
- Understand distributed rendering options
- Prepare a scene for network or cloud rendering
- Check assets before launch
Production pipeline and quality control
- Organize project, textures, proxies and references
- Apply consistent colour management
- Create material and lighting standards
- Check resolution, noise, clipping and artifacts
- Archive a complete scene
- Hand off a project another artist can use
Audience
Who this training is for
Architectural visualizers, designers, 3D artists and production teams already working in 3ds Max.
Outcomes
Skills put directly into practice
V-Ray setup in 3ds Max and first render
Physical cameras, exposure and composition
V-Ray materials and PBR textures
Natural lighting, HDRI and environments
Artificial lighting and Light Mix
Proxies, Cosmos, Scatter and heavy scenes
Use cases
Examples of needs the training can address
Content can be adapted to the organization’s real files, methods and objectives, subject to available licenses and features.
Architectural interior rendering
Architectural exterior rendering
Product visualization
High-resolution image production
Focused workshops
Possible focused workshops
These workshops can be selected individually in the builder or included in a longer path.
Natural lighting, HDRI and environments
Artificial lighting and Light Mix
Render Elements and compositing
Animation, batch rendering and distributed rendering
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can we choose only certain modules?
Yes. The builder lets you create a plan from the 10 V-Ray for 3ds Max modules.
Is the training suitable for beginners?
Yes. Modules 01 to 03 form the 9-hour beginner path.
Can we work with our own files?
Yes, when the files can be shared and doing so complies with your organization’s confidentiality rules.
Do we need a license?
Basic 3ds Max knowledge is recommended. V-Ray should be installed and licensed for exercises.
Canada
Private training across Canada
Videoconference training is available to your team across Canada, in English or French.
Extend the learning path
Training that complements V-Ray for 3ds Max
These recommendations extend the workflow covered by this course and make it easier to build a coherent team learning path without adding unrelated topics.
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View training Autodesk 3ds Max →Adobe Photoshop
Finish images, textures and visuals with retouching, compositing and multi-format production.
View training Adobe Photoshop →Chaos Corona for 3ds Max
Produce photorealistic architectural imagery in 3ds Max with a straightforward rendering workflow.
View training Chaos Corona for 3ds Max →JFL Media
Build your V-Ray for 3ds Max plan
Select modules and send a clear pathway to JFL Media.