Summer of Content

I’m pleased to announce that ArchVision is a Silver Sponsor of the 2015 Revit Technology Conference (RTC) in both North America and Europe where we’ll be showcasing some of our newest developments in late July (Washington, DC USA) and October (Budapest, Hungary). Not content (see what I did there) with resting on our laurels the team […]

Fresh Update: V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Now Supports 3ds Max 2015

A new update for V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max 2015 is now available for download. In addition to support for 3ds Max 2015, Chaos Group has added a new VrayPointParticleMtl material. This is a free update for current V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max users. This update also includes: V-Ray: Added option to the .vrmesh exporter […]

V-Ray 3.0 Launches: Faster Ray Tracing and Rendering Performance

Image Credit: Artwork by FAMA, Courtesy Chaos Group V-Ray 3.0 introduces a powerful set of new features and improvements. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade, now is the time to invest in an improved production-focused rendering engine: Artist-friendly Controls Designed with new and experienced users in mind, V-Ray 3.0 offers a simplified user interface with […]

V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp Officially Released!

SketchUp is one of the most widely used and easy to learn 3D modeling software applications on the market. And, V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp only improves the experience! This artist-friendly rendering solution for SketchUp features dramatic improvements to visualization workflow (V-Ray RT®), image-based lighting quality (V-Ray Dome Light), and a designer’s ability to quickly manage […]

V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp Officially Released!

SketchUp is one of the most widely used and easy to learn 3D modeling software applications on the market. And, V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp only improves the experience! This artist-friendly rendering solution for SketchUp features dramatic improvements to visualization workflow (V-Ray RT®), image-based lighting quality (V-Ray Dome Light), and a designer’s ability to quickly manage […]

V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Beta Announced

Chaos Group has officially announced the V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Beta Program. ArchVision welcomes you to participate in this program and discover the advantages of the latest edition of the V-Ray render engine. Learn all about the V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max Beta program here. During the beta process, you will also have direct […]

V-Ray 2.0 is Now Available for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013

The wait is over. V-Ray 2.0 for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 is now officially available. V-Ray 2.0 license owners can login into www.chaosgroup.com and download it now from the downloads area. This new version features: Support for 3ds Max 2013 Support for motion blur (transformation and deformation) with V-Ray RT and V-Ray RT GPU Optimized […]

ArchVision RPCs Plug-ins released for Autodesk 2013 Applications

ArchVision RPC Plug-ins and Content are available for immediate download for a series of Autodesk 2013 applications. Supported Autodesk Applications include: Autodesk 3ds Max Autodesk 3ds Max Design Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture Autodesk Civil 3D Autodesk Revit Autodesk Revit Architecture How do I get my RPC Plug-in? Update or install ArchVision Dashboard. Need to […]

10 Years of V-Ray: A Decade of Rendering Innovation

The rapidly evolving Design Visualization community has seen many advancements in technology over the past 10 years. Today renderings are produced with more realism and detail than ever before. Chaos Group, the makers of the V-Ray render engine, have played a key role in that. Their plug-ins have pushed the boundaries of photo-realism in rendering […]

Chaos Group Phoenix (FD): Amazingly Realistic Simulation

Chaos Group just announced the release of their follow up product to Phoenix Fluid Dynamics, Phoenix (FD) 2. Best known for V-Ray, Chaos Group’s products have pushed rendering realism to the extreme, and this product is by no means an exception. Phoenix FD simulates realistic smoke, fire, liquid, explosions and more. Unlike many other 3ds […]