This page provides a list of video tutorials that can help new users begin their journey with V-Ray for Cinema 4D. These videos cover all the basics - from getting to know the interface to lighting and adding materials to a scene, all the way to post-production and animating your renders. Each video also provides an example scene you can use to practice on your own time.
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Get Started with V-Ray Cinema 4D
This first video guides you through the V-Ray user interface in Maxon Cinema 4D and demonstrates how to set it up as the active renderer. We delve into the V-Ray Toolbar, which grants you easy access to the most commonly used tools; we demonstrate how to customize its layout to match your preferences and acquaint you with the functionality of each tool. Furthermore, we explore the V-Ray Render Settings and some of Cinema 4D's menus, where you can also interact with V-Ray.
Download the practice scene: https://bit.ly/3rBXarP
Lighting your scenes in V-Ray for Cinema 4D
In this video, we explore how to illuminate scenes. We delve into the extensive array of artificial and environmental lighting sources at your disposal in V-Ray for Cinema 4D. Learn how to harness various light types to create realistic renders. We will discuss the different kinds of V-Ray Lights, the V-Ray Dome Light for image-based lighting, and V-Ray's physically accurate Sun & Sky system. We also explore V-Ray's Light Lister and show you how to use it to manage multiple light sources in your scene.
Download the practice scene: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IViz...
Working with camera settings and lens effects in V-Ray for Cinema 4D
Learn how to create and set up a V-Ray Camera. The video also shows how to tweak the camera settings to fine-tune your image's composition, exposure, white balance, and more. Add realistic camera effects such as depth of field, bokeh, motion blur, and lens effects. Plus, many valuable tips and tricks.
Download the practice scene: https://bit.ly/3ZJNPee
Working with materials in V-Ray for Cinema 4D
Explore how to easily create realistic V-Ray materials from the ground up. We cover basic materials like glass, metal, and plastic, plus we show you how to add surface details for even more realistic results. Make use of Chaos Cosmos, our ever-expanding library of render-ready 3D content, to shade your scenes and customize the available materials to your needs. Learn how to convert classic to node materials and more.
Download the practice scene: https://bit.ly/3LOpGNW
Render settings in V-Ray for Cinema 4D explained
Find a balance between the quality you need and the time you have. In this video, we cover the most important render settings. Harness the power of render elements for even greater control in post or even speed-ups in rendering thanks to the V-Ray Denoiser render element. See how you can further cut on render times with distributed rendering or by harnessing the efficiency of our cloud rendering service, Chaos Cloud.
Download the practice scene: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_cqD...
Creating animations in V-Ray for Cinema 4D
Learn how to render a sequence of images using V-Ray for Cinema 4D. Explore the most important render settings for animations, and gain insights into adjusting the V-Ray image quality setting to achieve the right balance between quality and render time. Speed up your workflow with our cloud rendering service, Chaos Cloud, review your image sequences with Chaos Player, and much more.
Download the practice scene: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rJ20...
Post-processing your renders in V-Ray for Cinema 4D
Explore the power of V-Ray Frame Buffer tools to enhance your images. Learn how to mask objects and materials using Cryptomatte. Experiment with your lighting and switch between different scenarios even after you've finished rendering with Light Mix. Discover how to fine-tune specific parts of your images in compositing. Plus many more tips and tricks.
Download the practice scene: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17mFI...