3D visualizations: V-ray 1.5 for Rhino workshop
LaTiendaDelCAD + SMD + FlyingArchitecture
Barcelona 19-20.03.2012
McNeel Europe offices, c/ Roger de Flor 32-34, 08018 Barcelona (map)

Description:
The focus of this workshop is to provide participants all the necessary knowledge for being able to make renders inside Rhino platform. We will be using V-ray 1.5 for Rhino to develop such renderings.

In these two intense days, participants will learn the workflow for rendering inside Rhino with the V-ray plugin. As a plugin, V-ray works inside the Rhino interface and makes easy all the process of rendering because it is not necessary to change to another application or exporting geometry.

The course will start with the basics of rendering and will cover more advanced settings to end up with some tips for post-producting those renders in Adobe Photoshop. Participants will develop typical case studies about rendering architectural visualizations, interior visualizations and product design among other basic case studies that use render as main representation technique. While developing those case studies, participants will learn how to handle V-ray parameters and how to create textures inside the normal workflow for rendering.
Day one will start as introduction and will end with some advanced topics, day two will cover advanced settings and postproduction.

Every participant should bring his or her own laptop with the software installed. In the class will be also computers in case any participant could not bring a laptop.

Details:
Instructor: Matúš Nedecký from FlyingArchitecture
Language: Classes would be conducted in English
Schedule: 19-20.03.2012 // 9.00-18.00
Organizers: LaTiendaDelCAD + SMD + FlyingArchitecture
Venue: McNeel Europe Offices, c/ Roger de Flor 32-34, 08018 Barcelona

A base knowledge of Rhino would be helpful for focusing deeper in V-ray render settings. No necessary knowledge of rendering is required though it will also be helpful.

Software:
Rhinoceros 4 SR9 (Rhinoceros 5) (PC platform, MacOS Rhino does not load plugins for now)
V-ray For Rhino
Abode Photoshop

Links to trial versions of the softwares will be facilitated to participants when get into the registration process.

Registration:
Students* : 299€
Professionals: 399€

Early bird promo

Registrations made before 20th February will get a discount over the price:

Early Bird promo Student* : 199€
Early Bird promo Professional: 299€

* Students will have to proof their status with a student ID

The course will be confirmed as soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, and no later than the 27th February. There will be places for a total of 14 participants. For registering, participants should have to fill up the form and send it back.

Download the form from here
Mail the form to Xavi Garcia: xavi@latiendadelcad.com
Phone: +34 933 196 868

If you need more info about the workshop, please contact at info@smdarq.net

Arezzo lamp was designed by Rendl Light studio (Czech Republic) and is available as a NURBS model for free.
Model is set for V-Ray and Fryrender in Rhino 3dm extension and and is also delivered in general obj extension as well.

I also created a step-by-step tutorial for modeling this lamp, check it out here.

Download:

free Rhino mesh model (V-Ray).

free Rhino mesh model (fryrender).

free general obj model.

Stellar mirror was designed and modeled by Jake Phipps.
Enjoy this nice, structured crystal mirror as a free 3D model for Rhinoceros in NURBS, set for V-Ray and Fryrender, and also in general obj format.

Download:

free Rhino mesh model (V-Ray).

free Rhino mesh model (fryrender).

free general obj model.

Abisko washbasin was designed by Johan Kauppi, for producer Eumar.
Enjoy this nice, organic & luxurious design as a free 3D model for Rhinoceros in NURBS, set for V-Ray and Fryrender, and also in general obj format.

Download:

free Rhino NURBS model (V-Ray).

free Rhino NURBS model (fryrender).

free general obj model.

I received some requests recently about 3D windows I use in my architectural scenes… As this is not a big deal and these architectural shutters / blinds models are very very simple, I am sharing them with all of you.

Download this 3D architectural window shutter/blinds in Rhino mesh format for V-Ray and Fryrender and in general obj mesh format.

Download:

free Rhino mesh model (V-Ray).

free Rhino mesh model (fryrender).

free general obj model.

Similar: Architectural windows 3D model.

Watch these videos to learn basics of Arion – great realtime unbiased render engine.

Introduction to the Arion UI – Customizing the workspace

The Arion UI Part 2 Explorer Module

The Arion UI Part 3 – Material Editor

The Arion UI part 4 – Compositing Channels

Very interested project was recently uploaded to our forums – Forest house by Yosi.

Check out his WIP gallery here.

This is my first attempt to make a video tutorial :) Short overview of the new V-Ray Realtime, I used one of my older interior scenes. Thanks for watching and sharing! ;)

Thanks to Felipe Rangel for creating and sharing this nice Thonet chair No.14 3D model.
Also check out the tutorial prepared by Felipe.

Download:
free Rhino 5 NURBS model (V-Ray).
free Rhino 5 NURBS model (Arion).
free Rhino 4 NURBS model (V-Ray).
free general obj model.

The V-Ray v. 1.5 for Rhino Beta Testing Program started on 20 December, 2011 and will be available until official release. Official release is planned by the end of February 2012.

Chaos Group is excited to announce the V-Ray 1.5 for Rhino Beta! Now users can enjoy features such as V-Ray RT, Dome Light, Proxy and many more. Sign up now to evaluate the new features and enhancements included in the latest release.

Please, note that upon release the new version of V-Ray for Rhino will be running with Hardware Key (dongle) installation only.

Also, new pricing for V-Ray v. 1.5 for Rhino will apply upon release. All software licenses purchased after 1 September, 2011 and the official release are entitled to free upgrade. Hardware key purchase is required in order to receive the upgrade.

V-Ray Realtime

Dome light

V-Ray Proxy

Lens Effects (Glare / Bloom )

Dispersion

Ambient Occlusion

Retrace Threshold

V-Ray dirt

Original article – click here.

Thanks to Pierre Dubertrand for creating and sharing this awesome detailed free 3D model of LC4 chaise lounge by Le Corbusier. This model comes in high-poly, including textures and materials for Rhinoceros and 3DS Max.

Download:
free Rhino mesh model (V-Ray).
free Rhino mesh model (fryrender).
free general obj model.
free 3DS Max model (v.2010).
free textures.

This video shows how to use, import and edit Advanced Display Modes in Rhino 5. Interesting stuff!
Author: Rhino3d.tv

Thanks to Jan Štefl for sending this detailed 3D model of a PC mouse by Dell company.

Download this 3D PC mouse in Rhino NURBS format for V-Ray and Fryrender and in general obj mesh format.

Download:

free Rhino NURBS model (V-Ray).

free Rhino NURBS model (fryrender).

free general obj model.

I received some questions recently about 3D windows I use in my architectural scenes… As this is not a big deal and these windows models are very very simple, I am sharing them with all of you.

Download this 3D window frame in Rhino NURBS format for V-Ray and Fryrender and in general obj mesh format.

Download:

free Rhino NURBS model (V-Ray).

free Rhino NURBS model (fryrender).

free general obj model.

Thanks to Jan Štefl for sending this detailed 3D model of a LCD screen by Dell company.

Download this 3D LCD screen in Rhino NURBS format for V-Ray and Fryrender and in general obj mesh format.

Download:

free Rhino NURBS model (V-Ray).

free Rhino NURBS model (fryrender).

free general obj model.