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Getting started with V-Ray for 3ds Max.

Your go-to collection of official learning resources.

You can learn anything — and V-Ray for 3ds Max is no exception.

To help you begin this journey, we've compiled a number of helpful resources. You'll find all the tutorials, webinars and documentation you need to be able to create great-looking renders in no time.
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Setup & installation

Our step-by-step guide will get you up and running with V-Ray quickly and easily.

New to V-Ray for 3ds Max?


To help you begin your journey, we've created a series of beginner-friendly tutorials that will help you get familiar with the product and master the basics, so you can start creating great-looking renders in no time.

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Getting started

Get a quick overview of how to set up and render a simple scene using V-Ray.

Want to learn V-Ray tips & tricks before anyone else? Subscribe to YouTube-logo ChaosTV.

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Learn V-Ray on your terms

Whether you're an architect, interior designer, or visualization specialist, Chaos Academy is your ultimate learning portal. Access tailored training materials designed for your career path. Master essential V-Ray skills, from creating realistic lighting and shading to managing complex scenes with ease. Take your expertise to the next level—join Chaos Academy today! 

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Tutorials

This series of in-depth articles and video tutorials are designed for users of all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Webinars

This series of webinars presents the features and updates in V-Ray for 3ds Max's major versions
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Creating detailed exteriors

Check out our free V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max webinar.

Explore the unexplored with V-Ray 6’s new features.

Learn how V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max’s new features helped our 3D artists create the stunning exterior shots in our release video and get useful tips to apply in your own work.

V-Ray 5 for 3ds Max

CG specialist Cory Holm shares workflow tips and tricks and covers best practices for creating an interior scene using V-Ray 5 for 3ds Max. You’ll learn about everything from shading and lighting to applying final touches in the redesigned V-Ray Frame Buffer.

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Free scenes

These free scenes will give you a head start learning V-Ray for 3ds Max. Each scene includes complete assets and renders. You can also use them to follow along with our tutorials.


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Help docs

Chaos documentation is the best place to find in-depth explanations per V-Ray feature, parameter and detailed information on various settings. 


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Need more inspiration?

Get all the latest V-Ray for 3ds Max news, customer stories, product updates, podcasts and more over on the official Chaos blog.
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