This November, V-Ray and SketchUp will unite with one goal: to showcase the incredible talent of leading 3D artists and visualization wizards at the region’s largest creative festival. The two companies will host a joint full-day track at Dubai Design Week bringing to light unique thinkers and groundbreaking projects that are redefining the limits of their craft.
The Bluegfx Expo is an essential event for London and UK-based VFX companies and artists. At this year’s edition, Chaos Group’s CG Specialist, Cory Holm, will demonstrate the powerful new features of Phoenix FD 4.0 and preview the real-time ray tracing workflows in Project Lavina. We’ll also welcome INK’s super-talented 3D Artist, Ioanna Ivanova, to talk about how the company uses 3ds Max and V-Ray to create jaw-dropping visuals.
Organized with reseller SolidCad and influencer Norm Li, Chaos Meetup Vancouver will be the perfect refresher on Chaos Group’s products for arch-viz and BIM. Chaos Group’s CCO, Lon Grohs, will talk attendees through best practices and visual storytelling, show some of the stunning imagery V-Ray creates via our arch-viz reel and make a special announcement for the Toronto community. Norm Li will also present one of his projects, followed by a panel discussion and a chance to network with fellow professionals.
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Postoffice will take a deep dive into the creation of photoreal CGI animals — from sculpting muscles and simulating fat, to generating fur and final renders. Learn about the VFX workflows of the Amsterdam-based studio, while also hearing why they’re transitioning from Maya to Houdini. Ambassadors’ Head of 3D will present how the studio uses V-Ray to craft miniature worlds and charismatic characters, taking a close look at recent CG animations for ASN Bank and Unox. There will be insights galore about how they capture reference on set, and how they use Maya, Yeti and Houdini to blend pint-sized characters into handcrafted worlds. We'll also host a booth where you can see the latest V-Ray features, and find out how to make the most of Chaos Group's software.
Chaos Meetup Madrid is an incredible opportunity to find out about the latest features of Chaos Group’s V-Ray Next from CG Specialist, Yavor Stoikov. ArchViz expert Adán Martín’s masterclass will show you how to make the most of V-Ray Next’s new workflows, and Beauty and THE BIT’s arch-viz auteur Victor Bonafonte will discuss the tech behind his incredible projects “Landmark” and “Rebirth.”
After the talks you’ll have a chance to meet fellow V-Ray fans, have a few beers — and talk all things Chaos!
Meet fellow SketchUp users and find out how to make the most of V-Ray for SketchUp at this series of masterclasses and success stories. The lineup includes V-Ray for SketchUp expert Jesus Somozo, architect Mauro Bravo, engineer Diego Sanchez and Chaos Group CG Specialist Yavor Stoikov, who will show you essential tips to boost your productivity and create amazing renders.
This year, Chaos Group will sponsor the ACADIA Conference in Austin, Texas. This annual global forum is an opportunity for the dissemination of design research that explores the potential for computation, fabrication, and technology in the worlds of design, architecture, urbanism and the built environment.
Guests this year include superstar architects Thom Mayne, Dominique Jakob and Harlen Miller.
Milan’s New Academy of Fine Arts provides the perfect backdrop for this high-level Rhino event. Attendees can discover how to use V-Ray for Rhino for product design with a workshop from Lorenzo Lazzeroni, 3D artist at Lazzeroni studio. Chaos Group’s Yavor Stoikov will also run through the latest features of V-Ray Next for Rhino in a 30-minute presentation. Plus, it’s a great chance to see new Rhino features in action with McNeel’s developers, and meet fellow users.
Discover how to make the most of V-Ray for Unreal with Chaos Group CG Specialist Yavor Stoikov. The 30-minute workshop will cover how to transfer a V-Ray scene between 3ds Max and Unreal Engine from start to finish, and it will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A session. This is a great chance to see V-Ray's powerful capabilities in Unreal Engine, including VFB and Viewport rendering, light baking and post process effects.
Over the past decade, State of Art Academy’s Academy Days have grown into a must-visit arch-viz event. To celebrate its 10th edition, the organizers promise new activities, a big party, unmissable networking opportunities and in-depth presentations from the most important names in the industry.
On October 3, attendees can check out a range of workshops, including Chaos Group’s Valentin Yovchev on V-Ray for Unreal and Lavina, and Corona’s Marcin Miodek, who’ll demonstrate the newest features of Corona 4 and 5.
Join Chaos Group CG Artist, Anastasia Zhivaeva, at the Warsaw Home Expo to discover how easy it is to create great-looking imagery with V-Ray for SketchUp. On October 3, Anastasia will cover interior day lighting with V-Ray’s Sun&Sky, while on October 4 she will focus on using, creating and editing materials.
In addition, Chaos Group’s local partner ProGrupa will host its own workshops covering other aspects of working with V-Ray for SketchUp, such as its user interface, using artificial light sources and creating a night light set up.
Discover the incredible features of V-Ray for architecture and design at Chaos Group’s debut Berlin meetup. Organized in collaboration with German distributor Qoobee, the event will focus on V-Ray for SketchUp, Rhino and 3ds Max. Attendees can expect in-depth talks from Cheil Design Architect Mahmoud El Hakim, Product Visualization Specialist and Photographer Andreas Moos, and our friends from SketchUp who’ll demonstrate the dream team of their platform with V-Ray. We’ll finish the day with networking opportunities — and beer.