Chaos has introduced a wide range of updates across the V-Ray ArchViz Collection, focusing on improving real-time rendering, simplifying complex effects, enhancing AI-assisted workflows, and refining scene creation and collaboration tools. Below is a complete and structured breakdown of all key updates included in this release.

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Real-Time Rendering Inside V-Ray

One of the most notable additions is the integration of real-time ray tracing directly within the V-Ray viewport (currently available in SketchUp and Rhino).

• Scenes can now be rendered and navigated in real time using full ray tracing
• Lighting, materials, and reflections are displayed with near final-quality accuracy
• Reduces the need to switch between V-Ray and external real-time tools

This allows for faster scene review, adjustments, and presentations without interrupting the workflow.

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Rendering & Lighting Enhancements

Parallax Interiors

• Adds the illusion of interior depth behind windows without modeling full interiors
• Useful for exterior renders, especially large buildings with multiple windows
• Adjustable per window for better control

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Quick Caustics

• Simplifies the creation of caustic light effects
• Designed for common scenarios like swimming pools and glass refractions
• Faster and easier to set up compared to traditional caustics

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Gaussian Splats Relighting

• Enables relighting of Gaussian splat assets
• Helps integrate scanned or captured environments into V-Ray scenes
• Improves lighting consistency between assets and environments

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AI-Powered Tools

AI Mood Match (Preview)

• Matches the lighting of a scene to a reference image
• Works with Sun & Sky or HDRI lighting setups
• Useful for quickly achieving a specific visual mood

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AI Enhancer Improvements

• Improved handling of large surfaces such as walls, roads, and terrain
• Better preservation of object details during enhancement
• Produces more consistent and predictable results

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AI Material Generator (4K Support)

• Generates materials at higher resolution (up to 4K)
• Improved preview controls for: Normal maps, Roughness, and Tiling.

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Materials & Shading

Node-Based Material Editor (Preview)

• Introduces a node-based workflow for creating and editing materials
• Provides greater control over complex shaders
• Currently available in SketchUp and Rhino integrations

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Camera & Rendering Controls

Camera Enhancements (3ds Max)

• Per-camera object visibility control
• Object-based autofocus for more accurate focus tracking

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V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) Updates

• New histogram display for exposure control
• Improved layer handling for: Background images, Watermarks, and Reference overlays

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Scene Creation & Asset Management

Chaos Cosmos Updates

• Introduction of Cosmos Sets (pre-arranged asset groups)
• Faster scene assembly using grouped assets
• Fully editable after placement

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New Assets

Over 700 new assets added to the Cosmos library

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Scatter Improvements

Scatter Cluster Painting

• Allows manual painting of distribution density
• Enables variation between dense and sparse areas

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Decal Scattering (3ds Max)

• Scatter decals such as dirt, cracks, and imperfections
• Helps reduce repetition across large surfaces

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Animation & Population Tools

Anima Updates

Automatic Vehicle Lighting

• Vehicles now generate headlights and taillights automatically
• Physically accurate lighting behavior
• Reduces manual setup for night scenes

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Parking Lot Generator

• Automatically generates parking layouts
• Supports multiple configurations
• Speeds up environment setup for commercial projects

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Simulation & Effects

Chaos Phoenix Integration

• Continued support for fire, smoke, and fluid simulations
• Improved usability within the ArchViz workflow

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Chaos Vantage Updates

Toon Shader Support

• Adds stylized outline rendering in real time
• Useful for conceptual and non-photoreal presentations

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Fluid Simulation Improvements

• Better control over smoke and temperature behavior
• Support for exporting VDB caches

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Cloud Collaboration & Review

Chaos Cloud Updates

Cloud Reviews

• Introduces a structured review workflow (draft, review, approve)
• Organizes feedback and approvals in one place

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Video Collaboration

• Upload and review animations directly in the cloud
• Add comments tied to specific timestamps

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Summary

This update introduces improvements across multiple areas of the ArchViz workflow:

• Real-time rendering is now integrated directly into V-Ray
• Lighting and effects are easier to set up and control
• AI tools continue to improve material and image workflows
• Scene building is faster with new assets and scatter tools
• Collaboration is more structured with Chaos Cloud

Together, these updates aim to streamline production while maintaining high levels of visual quality and control.

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Get V-Ray ArchViz Collection Through Motion Media

As an authorized Chaos reseller, Motion Media provides direct access to V-Ray licenses, including the full ArchViz Collection. If you’re planning to upgrade or adopt the latest V-Ray workflow, you can:

• Get the correct license based on your setup (individual, team, or studio)
• Ensure proper deployment across your pipeline
• Access official support and guidance when needed

Visit Motion Media to explore licensing options or request a quote for the V-Ray ArchViz Collection.