5SRW | V-Ray for SketchUp

V-Ray 5: Lessons & Details

Software version: V-Ray 5/6

Lesson#	SketchUp from scratch	Duration
01	Introducing main toolbars in SketchUp	12’ 48”
02	Learn to navigate in model space and use snapping shortcuts	14' 00''
03	how the main tools work to create 3d shapes	21' 36''
04	Main elements and how to intersect objetcs to create new shapes	16' 20''
05	Paint bucket - How to apply anche create materials	18' 40''
06	First architectural modeling - Explore the modelling process on a basic model	21' 15''
07	Customize shorcuts to speed up the process and different 3d model visualizations	17' 20''
08	set up a camera to capture the better angles of your project, using perspective options	17' 00''
09	Use the sandbox tools to create a topography for your project	13' 10''
	How to install extensions and where to download them	13' 08''

Lesson#	V-Ray for SketchUp	Duration
01	Introduction to V-Ray for SketchUp	10’32”
02	Render setup – Two ways	10’11”
03	V-Ray Sun and V-Ray Physical Camera	11’51”
04	How V-Ray Light works	17’06”
05	Create a studio light hierarchy	11’36”
06	Fix overexposurers with V-Ray Frame Buffer	4’34”
07	How V-Ray IES works	05’03”
08	Start creating V-Ray Materials	13’42”
09	How to light with HDRls	07’56”
10	Understand Color Mapping	04’35”
11	First Light Balance and exposure settings	11’01”
12	Shiny and opaque reflections / Fresnel concept	12’10”
13	How to master DOF – Depht of field	07’55”
14	Photoshop techniques for vintage effects	05’09”
15	Place objetcs randomly with RayFire (in production for SketchUp)	03’53”
16	Use HDRI to create nice reflections on small objects	07’51”
17	Photoshop filters to create amazing bump maps	05’11”
18	SpotLights and VRaylights for complex light balance	15′ 24″
19	How to create/model a photorealistic floor	05’21”
20	Create materials for Carpets and Curtains	06’17”
21	The ‘Sandwich’ technique to control overexposures in Photoshop	04′ 27”
22	How to create an interior light hiearchy mixing IES and VRayLights	18′ 42”
23	VRayLight material, Wood and Pool material	22′ 04”
24	How to composite using two layers of Ambient Occlusion, with flare effects	03′ 45”
25	Create a light balance for exterios, using V-Ray Real Time (RT)	15′ 19”
26	Handle Fresnel IOR to create photorealistic glass / exteriors	24′ 06”
27	Use the Render Elements VRayLightSelect / VRayExtratex (sky replacement)	17′ 20”
28	Realistic natural light	17′ 14”
29	Traslucency: VRay2Sided Materials and VRay SSS2	19′ 04”
30	Have the full control of DOF with f number parameter	6′ 56”
31	Use VRay Reflections, night effect	13′ 10”
32	Photographic composition and night balance (exterior)	18′ 20”
33	How to use VRaycompTex to improve texture details	17′ 54”
34	VRayFur to easily create amazing grass	11′ 03”
35	IBL, how to use HDRI maps with a VRay Dome	20′ 23”
36	Unwrap modifier to map different surfaces	16′ 43”
37	Fad, Proglow and Vignetting techniques with Photoshop	12′ 02”
38	Studio lighting setup for lowkey scenes	18′ 59”
39	Complex materials using reflection/Glossy maps	18′ 23”
40	How to use VRayLens controls to create Bloom & Glare	12′ 34”
41	DNA – Lights and spaces for lighting schemes	5′ 00”
42	Daylight Loft, VRayportal for natural light / Lighting Scheme	Scene
43	Natural and bright light in Bonilla Lighting / Lighting Scheme	Scene
44	Exterior, Winter Villa / Lighting Scheme	Scene
46	Use VRayLens to get the magic into ‘Magic Room’ / Lighting Scheme	Scene
47	VRayDome + VRaySKy create the magic ‘Lake House’ / Lighting Scheme	Scene
48	VRaySun + Portal + IES + VRayLight in Black&White interior / Lighting Scheme	Scene
49	VraySphere Light and IES in Art Room / Lighting Scheme	Scene
50	Use VRaySun multiplier for Caravaggio Style / Lighting Scheme	Scene

Scenes included in the Course

Different scenarios, each one explained with the 5SRW Method, using the photographic approach
Lessons and scenes compatible with V-Ray 5 / NEXT / 3.xx

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