V-Ray 7.1 Brings More Real Materials Than a Hardware Store
Chaos has decided that 3D artists have suffered enough searching for textures online, and presents V-Ray 7.1 with a collection of materials that will make your mouse weep with joy. Over 3,100 real-world scanned surfaces are waiting to make your renders so convincing you could mistake them for a photo... or your office chair. 🛋️
"Finally, you'll have perfect leather in your renders before on your sofa"
The Hidden Treasure in Chaos Cosmos
The update includes a treasure trove of materials that cover:
- Industrial surfaces: Metals that shine brighter than your future
- Organic textures: Leather with more character than a cowboy
- Everyday materials: From plastics to recyclable packaging
- Drag-and-drop system: So even your grandma can texture
User Hierarchies: From Spectator to Alchemist
Chaos maintains its tiered access plans system:
- Solo: You can use the materials but not modify them (like window shopping)
- Premium/Enterprise: Edit parameters like a texture chemist
The good news is that all plans can render these materials, proving that in the 3D world even spectators have a right to good taste. 🎨
Availability: The Waiting Game
While some programs already enjoy the new features, others are in the waiting room:
- Already available: Maya, Rhino, and SketchUp (with its new Classic DR mode)
- On the way: 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, and Houdini (prepare your projects)
Users of the pending programs can take advantage to clean their desks, do yoga, or, realistically, pile up more work for when the update arrives. At least now they have an excuse for creative procrastination. 😅💻