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3ds Max + V-Ray: Master the PRO Archviz Workflow In 6 Hrs

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Overview

Get up and running fast in 3ds Max + V-Ray—then level up with real projects, pro tools, and efficient archviz workflows

What you'll learn:
  • FAST! Build your first photoreal archviz project in just 6 hrs with 3ds Max + V-Ray—even if you're a complete beginner
  • Follow along with downloadable scene files, custom UI setups, and project-based lessons—perfect for learning 3ds Max and Vray fast
  • NEW! Animate your 3ds Max/Vray scenes using Chaos Vantage—learn a powerful, real-time tool to create fast, cinematic renderings with ease
  • Master pro-level rendering techniques by working through multiple hands-on projects with a complete, step-by-step workflow
  • Learn the Vray lighting, camera, and material techniques used by top archviz artists—then apply them to your own real-world projects
  • Provide the foundation for starting a career in 3d architectural visualization.
  • Complete your first photoreal, professional rendering using 3ds Max and Vray.
  • Improve your lighting, composition, and post-processing skills
  • Start creating professional looking 3d visualization by following along with the course projects.
  • After learning the basics with the first projects, jump into more advanced projects with the latest versions of the software
  • New content added regularly
  • Adjust your knowledge for the most up to date versions of the software

Learn architectural visualization in 3ds Max and V-Ray the way professionals actually do it—efficiently, cleanly, and without wasting time. This best-selling course gets you up and running fast, teaching you how to build real archviz projects using the exact tools, techniques, and workflows used in top studios. In just 6 hours, you'll go from beginner to confident 3D artist, ready to create stunning, portfolio-worthy renders.

But that’s just the beginning—once you've learned the essentials, you can dive deeper with over 23 hours of total training, including advanced projects, animation workflows, and professional rendering techniques. Whether you're brand new to 3D or looking to sharpen your skills, this course grows with you every step of the way.


Recent Course Updates

  • New Chaos Vantage section! Quickly animate your scenes with real-time rendering and simple, cinematic camera control.

  • V-Ray Cosmos & Asset Library tutorials added

  • Full project rebuild with downloadable assets, higher-quality videos, and updated workflows

What You’ll Learn

  • Build photoreal architectural scenes from scratch

  • Use pro lighting, materials, rendering, and post-production workflows

  • Customize 3ds Max like a studio artist—with my UI and shortcut files included

  • Animate your scenes in Chaos Vantage and enhance with Photoshop

Perfect For:

  • Beginners who want a fast, guided path to learning archviz

  • Architecture students overwhelmed by software complexity

  • SketchUp users ready to upgrade to professional rendering tools

  • Practicing professionals who want faster, better results

What’s Included

  • Full start-to-finish project using 3ds Max + V-Ray

  • Additional advanced projects (interior & exterior)

  • Chaos Vantage real-time rendering walkthrough

  • Project files, models, textures, and UI templates

  • Ongoing support—get your questions answered directly by me

Start Building Now

All you need is 6 hours to change how you work in 3D forever.
Come with nothing—leave with a finished project, a professional workflow, and the confidence to create your own portfolio-worthy renders.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to the Course
  • 3ds Max Basics
  • Navigate 3ds Max With Ease
  • A Professional Arch Viz Workflow
  • Start Modeling Our Arch Viz Project
  • Start Using V-Ray by Setting Up A Camera
  • Lighting with V-Ray
  • V-Ray Materials
  • Render Your Scene With V-Ray
  • Adding Context Details To Your Model
  • EXTRA: Vray 5 and 6 Updates: Tons of Free Assets + New Tools & How To Use Them
  • Create a Finished Rendering
  • Transition To A More Advanced Project
  • PRACTICE III: Pool House Dusk Renderings (Complete Model Provided)
  • V-Ray Pro Tips: Essential Tools For Taking Renderings To The Next Level
  • V-Ray Feature Updates
  • Chaos Vantage Segment: Turn Any Vray Rendering Into An Animation
  • IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE ORIGINAL COURSE IT STARTS HERE
  • OLD COURSE (2014) STARTS HERE: Welcome
  • Looking Around In 3ds Max
  • The Fundamentals of Modeling
  • Setting Up Your First Scene
  • Modeling The Building
  • Adding a Camera
  • Adding Lights
  • Rendering With Vray
  • Adding Materials
  • Modeling Surroundings
  • Setting Up For Final Rendering
  • Post-Processing The Rendering
  • Let's Put Your PRO Skills Into Practice
  • PRACTICE: Photo Real Interior Scene
  • PRACTICE II: Exterior Scene Using Latest Software Updates
  • PRACTICE III: Advanced Modeling Considerations for Large Scenes
  • PRACTICE V: Modeling Advanced Assets With 3ds Max Poly Modeling Techniques
  • EXTRA: More PRO tips for 3ds Max
  • EXTRA: Access To My Other, More Advanced Classes

Taught by

Adam Zollinger

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