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Tutorial: Using real-time rendering in V-Ray for 3ds Max

dijana.boshkova@chaos.com (Dijana Boshkova) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:57:42 GMT

V-Ray for 3ds Max allows professionals to experience fully ray-traced, real-time visualization without leaving their native workspace, thanks to the integration of Chaos Vantage. By assigning V-Ray GPU as the active renderer, users can build scenes, adjust lighting, and preview complex animations with instant, photorealistic feedback.

The AI Material Generator: Turn any image into a PBR material in V-Ray & Corona

dijana.boshkova@chaos.com (Dijana Boshkova) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:07:28 GMT

The Chaos AI Material Generator is a powerful tool that transforms reference images into physically accurate materials directly within the Cosmos Browser. Compatible with Chaos tools, including V-Ray and Corona, it eliminates the need for additional software by automatically generating maps and tweaking surface details. Whether you use a quick phone snap or a web image, you can instantly create seamless, render-ready materials to populate your scenes.

Veras 4.6 adds Google's Veo 3.1 model for construction animation

benjamin.guler@chaos.com (Benjamin Guler) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:29:16 GMT

Veras 4.6 is here! The latest version adds Google's Veo 3.1 video model, turning static key frame images into fluid, cinematic animation without external tools or timeline rigging.