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V-Ray for SketchUp's star role in “American Ninja Warrior” and “Fargo”

V-Ray for SketchUp’s fast, realistic results are crucial for TV concept artist Dwayne Burgess. Discover how it’s used for assault courses and period buildings.

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Discover V-Ray 5 for SketchUp

We've just reinvented the renderer. Find out how real-time rendering, smart lighting features and inbuilt post-processing will transform your design experience.

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V-Ray 5 for SketchUp beta out now

Help us perfect our boundary-pushing next-generation version of V-Ray for SketchUp. Sign up now and experience its new features before anyone else.

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How to render an architectural scale model in V-Ray for SketchUp

With V-Ray for SketchUp, it’s easy to match your designs to a backplate and create realistic architectural renderings. V-Ray expert Han Shilin shows you how.

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Meet Moshe Shemesh, creator of “V-Ray for SketchUp textbook”

Go behind the scenes of the V-Ray for SketchUp textbook by Moshe Shemesh to discover what architects and designers can expect from this new educational ebook.

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How to use Cryptomatte Render Elements in V-Ray for SketchUp

This step-by-step tutorial teaches how to use Cryptomatte Render Elements in V-Ray Next for SketchUp, plus how to composite and color-correct your render layers.

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V-Ray Next for SketchUp, update 2 packs full SketchUp 2020 support

V-Ray Next for SketchUp, update 2 works seamlessly in SketchUp 2020. It’s packed with new features and optimizations that make it easier, smoother and more enjoyable to create high-quality renders.

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Transform SketchUp renders with V-Ray Materials and Lights

Product design and architectural renderings can transform the presentation of your ideas. Discover how 3D renders are easy to create with V-Ray for SketchUp.

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V-Ray Next for SketchUp, update 1 released

V-Ray Next for SketchUp, update 1 offers a feature-packed boost with deeper SketchUp integration, performance optimizations and even more streamlined workflows.

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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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Top 7 reasons to upgrade to V-Ray Next for SketchUp

It’s incredibly easy to use V-Ray Next for SketchUp to create inspiring, photorealistic renders. Learn why V-Ray Next is such a celebrated workflow upgrade.

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Thriving on Chaos: V-Ray, Corona and Lavina at SIGGRAPH 2019

Get all the latest V-Ray news, Corona updates and highlights from Chaos’ new real-time ray tracer, Lavina — plus the full scoop from Total Chaos @ SIGGRAPH 2019.

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Alex Hogrefe: Rendering With V-Ray for SketchUp in Arch-Viz

Arch-viz blogger and artist Alex Hogrefe on why V-Ray for SketchUp is a breakthrough for his work and how it can transform the way you visualize designs.

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V-Ray Architecture Showreel 2019

A showcase of Architectural Visualization from the many talented designers,
studios and firms that we are fortunate to work with.

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V-Ray Next for SketchUp is here

A renderer four years in the making. Experience V-Ray’s smartest and most powerful photorealistic rendering in your favorite design program — without any fuss.

2017 Architectural Visualization Technology Report

We surveyed more than 5500 architects and artists from over 70 countries to get their take on the latest technology and trends.

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Chaos Cloud: It's Like Magic

Discover how we've seamlessly unlocked the speed and power of the cloud.

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Is there life on Mars? V-Ray docks with HP’s out of this world design competition

Artists, designers, and architects invited to envisage a colony on the red planet.

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Chaos Cloud: The Story Behind the Tech

Find out how Chaos Group has built a fast, smart and easy cloud rendering service.

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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.

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Full support for SketchUp 2018 in V-Ray 3.6 for SketchUp

Powerful GPU and new hybrid rendering hit SketchUp

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V-Ray User Group: London

Our first UK user event was completely awesome. Find out more — and see how to get involved with the next one.

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V-Ray 3 for SketchUp is here

The all-new V-Ray 3 for SketchUp has been redesigned for architects who want to focus on design without all the technical settings.

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Understanding V-Ray Swarm

New to V-Ray for Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp, we are introducing V-Ray Swarm, which is an evolution of Distributed Rendering.

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