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Use these 5 Chaos Phoenix expert tips to make your archviz scenes amazing

Chaos’ fluid dynamics simulator can be used for more than just VFX. Phoenix product specialist Georgi Zhekov shares how it can bring archviz projects to life.

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V-Ray VFX & Animation Showreel 2021

Check out our 2021 reel, packed full with outstanding VFX work by V-Ray customers from around the world. True masters of their craft.

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"Create a Better World" Student Rendering Challenge begins

Dare to dream big and render the world your way. We invite you to demonstrate your passion for 3D art by using your imagination and skill to create a better world.

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Getting started with USD and Hydra in V-Ray

With USD support now available in V-Ray for Maya and Houdini, we take a look at how this smart file format introduces new levels of versatility to VFX pipelines.

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Phoenix 4, update 4 for 3ds Max and Maya available now

Cause great-looking and completely customizable mayhem with active bodies collision, color absorption, massive wave forces and more new features and improvements.

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V-Ray VFX & Animation Showreel 2020

We are proud to showcase our 2020 VFX reel, premiered during our first 24 Hours of Chaos livestream event. Huge thanks to the many studios who contributed.

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Phoenix FD for 3ds Max and Maya updated

Chaos Group’s fluid dynamics software has been updated. Make use of force tuning, faster particle previews and improved Sticky Liquids for quick, easy workflows.

Phoenix FD 4.2 released

Latest update includes improved previews and TexUVW sims, particle shader enhancements, plus Phoenix FD for 3ds Max now supports V-Ray 5 and 3ds Max 2021.

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How to use the new features in Phoenix FD 4 — Part 1

Phoenix FD 4 offers more control for realistic fluid simulations. Get to know Active Bodies, Standalone Previewer and the Particle Tuner in our features guide.

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How to use the new features in Phoenix FD 4 — Part 2

With Voxel Tuner, TexUVW and thinkingParticles integration, you can take your Phoenix FD 4 simulations to the next level. Find out how in part 2 of our guide.

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V-Ray Game Cinematic Showreel 2020

Our Game Cinematic Showreel highlights some of the exceptional work being created by V-Ray and Phoenix FD customers across the globe.

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Phoenix FD 4 for 3ds Max and Maya out now

Accelerate your simulations and take control of complex effects with the incredible features of the latest version of Chaos Group’s fluid dynamics software.

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“Undiscovered” Student Rendering Challenge Revealed

We’re inviting students around the world to show us something we’ve never seen before and win big prizes, including a V-Ray or Corona commercial license.

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Test drive the Phoenix FD 4 beta right now

Strap in for the ride of your life and experience new features, including Voxel and Particle Tuners, Active Bodies and Tex UVW, ahead of everyone else.

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V-Ray VFX & Animation Showreel 2019

Sit back and enjoy our 2019 VFX & Animation Showreel which premiered at the SIGGRAPH conference.

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Master V-Ray Next for Maya with this 4-part practical guide

Unlock the many powerful features available in V-Ray Next for Maya in this comprehensive series of video tutorials packed with tips by VFX artist Rusty Hazelden.

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V-Ray VFX & Animation Showreel 2018

We are proud to share our 2018 VFX & Animation Showreel showcasing some incredible work by V-Ray and Phoenix FD customers from around the world.

Chaos Group at FMX 2018

PIXOMONDO, RealtimeUK and Cube Creative join us for V-Ray Day — plus HP Mars project blasts off!

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2017 Architectural Visualization Technology Report Launched

Which challenges does the architecture industry face? How important are VR and cloud rendering? Find out in our report.

V-RAY DAYS @ SIGGRAPH 2017 ROUNDUP

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Stranger Things and Digital Humans headline blockbuster presentation roster.

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V-Ray VFX & Animation Showreel 2017

The latest collection of incredible work from our V-Ray and Phoenix FD customers.

Chaos Group at FMX 2017

Unit Image, Dabarti, Scanline and more join Chris and Vlado for digital arts festival

Phoenix 3 for Maya webnews
Phoenix FD 3 for Maya – Now Available

Fire, Smoke, Liquid and Ocean Simulations Now Possible Directly in Maya

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Phoenix FD 3.0 for Maya Beta - Now Open

Experience the future of fluid dynamics

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