V-Ray is basically a 3D rendering program that works as a plugin for many 3D modeling applications. The program is developed and released by the Chaos Group from Bulgaria. This commercial plug-in for third-party graphics software is used for visualizing 3D models in realistic settings, and is widely used across many industries such as media, entertainment, video, and game productions. However, in this case, the usage is mostly locked in various kinds of engineering industries - the construction industry taking the lead in V-Ray usage.
Features of V-Ray 5 for Rhino
V-Ray Vision
Perhaps the most exciting part of this new release, V-Ray Vision is a system where you can see the changes in the works as you arrange lights and shadows, day time etc. It is a real useful tool for anyone who uses Rhino or Grasshopper. This feature comes into play as you set up materials on surfaces as well. V-Ray Vision lets you have the following:
1. Exploring the model in real-time reality
2. Collaborating about decision making in the design
3. Exporting normal and panoramic pictures of a scene
4. Save real-time animations as you progress
For the above features, V-Ray Vision is best suited for speeding up your decision making work as you design your model’s looks for presentation.
Light Gen Tool
This nifty little tool generates many thumbnails based on possible outcomes of applying various environment lighting scenarios. This lets you see at a glance how the final render might look like in case you apply a plethora of pre-chosen lighting choices. You can then choose any one of them and the lighting preset gets applied on the model. This works just like those quick photo editing apps on a phone. Exciting!
Published By
Arka Roy
www.sketchup4architect.com
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