has anyone used Vray stand alone. There isnt alot of info out there. Its not like a software you can import a model, add materials and proxies too, then render is it?

Im the same. I look forward to new features but can wait. But to wait this long for MAJOR bug fixes is not on. The bugs have slowed my work flow down. Hence I haven't pushed to do any photo realistic renders for my clients. Cos there just isn't the money in it for me. Which is the whole reason i bought the software in the first place. To provide an extra service.

Im not disappointed with the Softimage Vray plugin, cos Chaosgroup prob developed that. Not Chaosgroup USA which develops SU and Rhino plugins. Im just liveried about the absence of bug fixes.

They have said that Vray for Rhino 1.5 should be released at the end of Feb and then its back onto Vray for SU. So here's hoping bug fixes will be released in the next 2months.

YOUR BEST RENDER in my opinion. FLIPPIN brill

I would be very interested in this as ell. I've heard that mentions alot before.

What software do you have in your arsenal?

I would go along with what Tom said. Thea and Vue are great choices. Avoid any render-er that works within Sketchup.
Because this will never be able to handle lots of high poly models. As you would use in landscaping.

hahaha Hugz for Andy

I can post the picture but am out of the office till Tuesday, so will have to wait.
The picture looks the same, if not a wee bit darker.

@jason_maranto said:

I believe it -- and I wasn't pretending Maxwell could compete with V-Ray in terms of raw speed... in the same way V-Ray cannot compare to other render engines (like Keyshot) in terms of raw speed. My point was simply that the time frames are not out of the question, which is often implied with Maxwell.

It is slower no doubt, but still completely doable.

Best,
Jason.

Totally doable. Im actually looking at other options other than Vray. So disappointed at its development path compared to other renders.

@jason_maranto said:

I'll be the first to admit I don't know squat about Arch Viz -- but I do know Maxwell.

This is a render of one of silver_shadows eye-candy models he shared on this forum -- I made no changes other than to turn on the Maxwell Physical Sky (I did have to crop it a bit because the forum doesn't allow images larger than 1600 pixel wide)... this could look alot better if I spent time tweaking the materials and found an HDR/EXR that suited the scene but my point here was about render speed for complex exterior shots.

I rendered this to SL 14 which took 36 minutes on my system (Intel i7 920 2.66 GHz) -- this is typically what I would expect from Maxwell for time to render such a scene (on my less than cutting edge system)... I did use the full Maxwell Render Suite here, so you should expect a bit slower time on the stand-alone plugin(s).

Best,
Jason.

Hi Jason

Im not competing at all. Just was interested to see how long this render would take in Vray. I have the same spec comp you do (Intel i7 920 2.66 GHz). it rendered out at 1600x1200 in 5mins.

Totally agree solo. Lets hope a stand alone 64bit Vray is available sometime soon.

Here's the link to the official announcement from Chaos group http://chaosgroup.com/en/2/news.html

*V-Ray for Rhino 1.5 Beta Program Officially Starts on 20 Dec 2011

All V-Ray for Rhino enthusiasts can apply for the Beta Program for version 1.5 starting 20 December. Now Rhino users can benefit from many new features and improvements including V-Ray RT, Dome Light, and Proxy objects. For a complete list of features, click here.

The Beta program will be open to all users interested in testing the new version and submitting suggestions for improvement. To apply for the Beta program, you need to be a registered website user. Please note that your application may not be approved immediately due to the large number of submissions. The Beta program will run until 20 February 2012.

Join the V-Ray for Rhino 1.5 Beta program now!*

Lets hope this is a quick beta and development is moved back to Vray4SU. Please I'm losing faith

Really cant help you on that. Post your question here http://www.chaosgroup.com/forums where the developers will be able to help you.

beautiful image. You really are the PS king

I'm very confused about this whole thing

@solo said:

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Pack B???? when is this going to be available. I use your other pack all the time.

Great images by the way. If I had to choose. Id go for the second one

Sorry to hear about your problems.

I have a GTX 570 and just updated to 285.79 with no problems in SU
Could it be something else.

WOW Pete a GTX 590. Id love to give that a spin on a few games.

BRILLIANT images. I agree, you need to work to the software strengths. I use Vray4SU but so need to learn Max so I can benefit all those high poly models.
Did you use PS at all. The 4th image down looks so real

Very sad news.
My thoughts are with his family.

@sepo said:

How I missed these ? Beautifull Vray renders. Well done Holmes.

cheers mate
@rose said:

lovely renderings...esp the first house. Do you mind sharing the swimming pool water setting and the window reflection. I really liked the effect,gives a very real effect..
Good job!!!cheers.
cheers again. check your inbox for pool water material