The people behind the training
Since 2011, LearnVray has brought together trainers with experience in photographic lighting, 3D modeling and animation to help shape our courses.
Discover the people behind the lessons, the 5SRW method and the next generation of LearnVray training.
V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max trainer
Andy is a 3D artist and owner of the Penhouse animation studio. His professional work spans 3D design and animation.
At LearnVray, Andy is creating the new V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max training, bringing his production experience into practical video lessons.
V-Ray 73ds Max3D & animation
Rendering educator and author
In his public LinkedIn profile, Ciro describes himself as a book author and official V-Ray and Corona instructor. The 5SRW method grew from an initiative by CGworld, the company behind LearnVray, with a massive contribution from Ciro Sannino to its development.
This profile recognises that past contribution and does not indicate a current teaching or support role at LearnVray.
Architect, 3D generalist and modeling trainer · Dominican Republic
Hector is an architect and 3D artist with experience in hard surface modeling, texturing and lighting. He studied architecture at PUCMM and began with architectural visualization before expanding into detailed asset and vehicle modeling.
He contributed LearnVray’s vehicle modeling training for 3ds Max, teaching artists to build detailed models from blueprints using polygon editing and subdivision techniques. His wider work also explores materials, rendering and look development.
View Hector’s LinkedIn profile
View Hector’s VWArtclub portfolio
Digital artist, art director and scenographer
Vittorio combines 3D imagery and digital painting with a background in stage and production design at Rome’s Academy of Fine Arts. His early work as a scenic artist at the Opera di Roma informed his approach to lighting and composition, which he later brought to architectural visualization and digital art.
A contributor to LearnVray’s Advanced + Tools training, he also created the DesignConnected contest-winning “Render It Black.” His practice now spans digital and physical artworks, represented by Zanini Arte and featured at international exhibitions.
View Vittorio’s ArtStation portfolio
See Render It Black on Behance
View Vittorio’s LinkedIn profile
Visualization professional and 5SRW instructor
Chris combines a background in 3D visualization with V-Ray and 5SRW teaching. He contributed to LearnVray’s Advanced + Tools training and is listed in the official 5SRW instructor network for South Africa.
His professional work with The Arch focuses on visualization for property, landscapes and infrastructure. Recent projects include imagery supporting the proposed Tairua River Bridge in New Zealand, developed with Hone Studio using 3ds Max and V-Ray to help communicate the community’s vision.
Mexico · based in Barcelona
Art director and senior 3D artist with a background in architectural visualization and V-Ray training. Aldo contributed to LearnVray’s 5SRW instruction and Advanced + Tools course, and founded 3DSymposium.
Indonesia
Hartanto contributed to LearnVray’s 5SRW instructor network, with a background in 3D technical direction, V-Ray rendering, MaxScript and Python. He has since moved into a different professional field. We thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in this new chapter.
Germany
Art director working across design, brand identity and communication. Listed in LearnVray’s 5SRW instructor network.
Italy
Designer and trainer specialising in interior and contract design, 3D modeling and rendering. An Industrial Design graduate of La Sapienza in Rome, Martino has collaborated with LearnVray since 2011.
His teaching credentials include Authorized Rhino Trainer, V-Ray Licensed Instructor, 5SRW Official Instructor and Corona Professional Trainer.
Brazil
Architect, visual artist and digital photographer, and founder and lead artist of Savannah Visuals. His studio produces architectural imagery for architects, designers and developers, supporting design development, planning approvals and property sales.
His work brings together architectural visualization and photography. Sergio was listed in LearnVray’s 5SRW instructor network.
Based in Canada
Senior visualization specialist whose professional profile highlights Unreal Engine, real-time 3D, digital twin concepts and AI workflows. Cesar was listed in LearnVray’s 5SRW instructor network, bringing a visualization background to our training community.
Israel
Guy’s professional background combines architectural visualization with teaching. His work at Lilika Studio focuses on photorealistic imagery for architecture and interior design. A V-Ray Certified Professional, he has also trained artists in 3D architectural visualization software and contributed to LearnVray’s 5SRW instructor network.
Iran
3D artist and visualizer whose portfolio includes interior scenes and material studies. Her professional profiles link to work featured by LearnVray, including Silver Mood, Lovely Room and Stylish Persian House, and highlight her experience with the 5SRW method.
Sahar was listed in LearnVray’s 5SRW instructor network.
Italy
Emanuele contributed to LearnVray’s 5SRW instructor network and collaborated with Ciro Sannino on “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” exploring how simpler V-Ray materials and a structured workflow can reduce render times. His featured projects, “Caravaggio Room” and “Caravaggio Style,” showcase his use of the 5SRW method in interior imagery. He credits the method with bringing greater control and awareness to his creative process.
View Caravaggio Room
View Caravaggio Style
Read his collaboration with Ciro
Profiles include course authors and contributors from different periods of LearnVray’s history. For current course guidance and student support, contact support@learnvray.com.