V-RAY NEXT FOR 3DS MAX
Introducing the Next Generation of Rendering.
We’re excited to introduce a new major version of V-Ray which builds on everything we’ve learned, while integrating cutting-edge new tech.
Just released May 22, 2018 — We’re introducing some pricing changes for V-Ray Next for 3ds Max and V-Ray Next Render Nodes. The new V-Ray Next for 3ds Max products are now available for purchase, at the pricing below.
- As a reminder, for customers who have an active V-Ray for 3ds Max term license, you are eligible to receive V-Ray Next for 3ds Max for free.
- Customers who purchased a V-Ray 3 for 3ds Max perpetual license after December 13, 2017 are eligible for a free upgrade until December 1, 2018. This does not apply to V-Ray 3.0 Render Node commercial licenses purchased in a bundle or separately.
- Only clients with V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max will be eligible to upgrade to the next major version. V-Ray 1.5 and 2.0 for 3ds Max licenses are not eligible for upgrades.
- Clients with active rentals at the time of the official release will get the next V-Ray for 3ds Max free as part of their rental.
- V-Ray licenses with versions 1.5 and 2 will not be eligible for upgrade to V-Ray Next and will not be supported once V-Ray Next is released.
- V-Ray Next Render Nodes are compatible with both V-Ray Next & V-Ray 3.0 for 3ds Max.
Online licenses are activated in real time once the order is processed with the developer. Online licensing is fast and secure, giving you the ability to access your new software quickly – and from multiple locations. A stable, uninterrupted internet connection is required. It is possible to borrow licenses and use them completely offline for a limited time (14 days). However, when this period is over, an internet connection is required to renew offline usage of the licenses.
For more information please contact sales@greateasterntech.com
V-RAY NEXT FOR 3DS MAX FEATURES
WHAT’S NEXT? – Now in Beta
The next major release of V-Ray will be smarter, faster and even better.
Here’s a look at some of the new features available now in V-Ray Next for 3ds Max, beta 3.
NEW — FASTER GPU RENDERING ARCHITECTURE
V-Ray GPU has been redesigned for better performance and faster parallel processing.
NEW — LIGHTING ANALYSIS
Accurately analyze and measure the light levels in your scene with new lighting analysis tools.
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NEW — LAYERED ALEMBIC WORKFLOWS
Now supporting Alembic 1.7 with layering — for faster, more efficient handling and updating of Alembic data.
NEW — GPU VOLUME RENDERING
Render volumetric effects such as fog, smoke and fire with the speed of V-Ray GPU. Compatible with V-Ray Volume Grid which supports OpenVDB, Field3D and Phoenix FD volume caches.
NEW — NVIDIA AI DENOISER
Introducing incredibly fast real-time denoising based on NVIDIA’s AI-accelerated denoising technology.
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V-RAY GPU
Fast GPU production rendering with faster, cleaner lighting — now supports environment fog and VRscans.
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NEW — ADAPTIVE DOME LIGHT
Faster, cleaner image-based lighting, removing the need for skylight portals.
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NEW — AUTO EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE
Fast, automatic scene analysis determines correct exposure and white balance for your image.
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V-RAY PHYSICAL CAMERA
Back by popular demand, the V-Ray Physical Camera has been updated with a simpler UI and support for the new auto exposure and white balance settings.
NEW — HAIR SHADERNew more realistic VRayHairMtl2 hair shader with melanin color controls, better highlights and more natural light distribution.
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NEW — SWITCH MATERIAL
Easily switch between several materials applied to any object with the new VRaySwitchMtl, great for rendering material options, adding random variations or creating render passes.
NEW — V-RAY PLUGIN MATERIAL AND TEXTURE
Load any texture or material that’s available in V-Ray Standalone and render it in V-Ray for 3ds Max using the new V-RayPluginTex or VRayPluginMtl.
DENOISE RENDER ELEMENTS
Denoise any render element, not just the beauty pass, for better control in compositing.
NEW — V-RAY SDK
Updated rendering architecture that takes full advantage of modern hardware, including optimized vector calculations using SSE 4.2 and customized Intel® Embree ray tracing library 2.13.
