Create a Cool Looking Neon Sign Effect using 3ds Max and VRay

In this tutorial you will learn a cool technique on how to achieve a neon sign effect. I’ll show you how to model the neons from a font and then simulate the way a neon structure is built to get a realistic effect. Finally, I will demonstrate how to properly set up the materials, lights [...]

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Modelling & Rendering an Interior Scene using 3Ds Max and Vray – Day 1

Our recent Stunning Interiors roundup got a lot of people talking about interior rendering tutorials, and today were happy to bring in Flavius Cristea to discuss his process when creating stunning interior renders using 3Ds Max. From the modelling, through material creation to the final rendering process, this 2-day tutorial is a great insight into [...]

Rules for Perfect Lighting: Understanding The Inverse-Square Law

In technical terms, an inverse-square law is defined as any physical law stating that some physical quantity or strength is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source of that physical quantity. With a definition like that, youre probably wondering what on earth this could possibly have to do with photography (and [...]

Write a Material Renamer using Maxscript in 3Ds Max

Keeping your scenes organised can be a somewhat tedious task, so any tools that can be used to speed up and simplify the process can be very useful! In this tutorial, Benoit Staumont takes us through how to write a much-needed custom Material Renamer script, using Maxscript in 3Ds Max. The result is an incredibly [...]

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting Low Key

Recently, we took a look at how to create stunning high key images in a studio environment, producing bright images with an emphasis on beauty and clarity. Today well jump to the other side of the lighting spectrum and examine what low key lighting is and how you can achieve it in your own work. [...]

G.I Rendering Techniques in 3Ds Max

Model presentation is a crucial step for every artist when building their portfolio. In this tutorial, Ben Tate takes us through a few techniques for creating a global illumination or clay render using 3Ds Max and its 3 common render engines the scanline renderer, Mental Ray and finally V-Ray. Hell also look at implementing [...]