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​​A toast to 10 years of Corona: A decade of rendering brilliance

Grab a drink and get cozy. Celebrate Corona's 10th birthday with us by looking back at its journey, from its humble student development roots to the go-to archviz renderer it is today, 20 releases later!

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Oliver Markowski — Head of 3D, RISE

Oliver Markowski returns to discuss the future of USD, MaterialX, and Gaussian Splats, plus RISE’s work on Guardians Vol. 3, Megalopolis, and Fallout.

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How AfroVFX is Introducing African Animators to the Rest of the World

Meet AfroVFX, the organization bringing free 3D and VFX education to Africa and introducing the world to a continent of untapped talent.

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How to use Gaussian Splats in V-Ray for SketchUp

Looking for a smart way to boost realism and capture the finest details in your renders? Learn how to import, adjust, and integrate Gaussian Splats into your V-Ray for SketchUp scene.

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Beyond polygons: How Gaussian Splatting transforms 3D rendering

Dive into the world of Gaussian Splatting: learn how millions of tiny, translucent ellipsoids create hyper-real 3D scenes with jaw-dropping speed.

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Chaos Acquires EvolveLAB and its AEC AI Tools

Leading AI Company Joins Chaos’ Professional 3D Ecosystem for Architects and Designers

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EvolveLAB and their AEC AI tools are now part of Chaos!

AI-powered tools, including Veras, are now part of the Chaos ecosystem. Learn more!

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Building your brand as an archviz artist

Make your mark in archviz: Find your niche, build a standout portfolio, and position yourself for success with these practical tips, which will get you one step closer to your dream job.

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Eric Barba — Oscar nominated VFX Supervisor, Alien: Romulus

Eric Barba on Alien: Romulus, Oscar nomination, blending practical & VFX, real-time tech, and working with directors like Fede Álvarez & David Fincher.

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Vantage 2, update 7 is now available

Experiment with new lens effects, V-Ray Dirt, scatter updates, plus OCIO and DLSS 4 support

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The evolution of VFX: Steve Preeg returns for CG Garage’s 500th episode

Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Steve Preeg joins Chris Nichols for CG Garage’s 500th episode! From virtual production to real-time rendering and AI in filmmaking—how has VFX evolved? Let’s dive in.

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Steve Preeg — Academy Award winning VFX Supervisor

Steve Preeg returns for the 500th episode to reflect on 10 years of VFX evolution, virtual production, real-time workflows, and future filmmaking trends.

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What every young artist should know

Our latest Chaos Campus show explores what a boutique visualization and creative studio wishes every young artist knew about creativity, business, and turning passion into success.

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Transform how you create with V-Ray 7 for Maya and Houdini

V-Ray 7 brings advanced new features for faster scene building, enhanced shading, and greater compatibility for seamless data exchange across DCCs.

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Chaos Releases V-Ray 7 for Maya and Houdini

Photorealistic Renderers Add Over 30 Features/Improvements for Beginners and Specialists Working in AEC, Product Design and More

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V-Ray VFX & Animation Showreel 2025

Lights, camera, Chaos! This year’s VFX showreel is your front-row ticket to an electrifying showcase of V-Ray and Phoenix artistry at its finest.

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Jake Maymudes — Founder & CEO of Wylie Co. VFX

Jake Maymudes discusses crafting visuals for Dune and Alien: Romulus, his VFX journey, and how AI is reshaping workflows at Wylie Co.

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V-Ray 7 for Cinema 4D is here!

Speed up environment creation, collaborate more efficiently, and deliver immersive experiences for your clients with the new V-Ray 7 for Cinema 4D.

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Todd Perry — Visual Effects Supervisor, “For All Mankind” & “Star City”

Todd Perry shares his journey from early VFX experiments to supervising iconic films like Doctor Strange and Black Panther, and the right and wrong ways to use AI.

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Andy Boyd — VFX Supervisor Jamm Visual, Brothers

Andy Boyd of Jam discusses Brothers on Amazon Prime, crafting a photoreal orangutan, and thriving as a small studio in a competitive VFX landscape.

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Chaos Launches Chaos Envision Beta – A New Real-Time AEC Assembly and Animation Tool

Photorealistic Renderers Add Over 30 Features/Improvements for Beginners and Specialists Working in AEC, Product Design and More

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The stage is your world: virtual production technology explained

Virtual production is transforming movie making — but what is it, and how does it work? Join us for a deep dive into the ultimate combo of CG and live-action.

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Archviz Masterclass: See the 3 Winners and Read Expert Insights from Creative Lighting’s Nikos Nikolopoulos

What happens when an archviz master meets a global audience of archviz professionals eager to elevate their craft? Breakthroughs, inspiration, and stunning visuals.

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Chaos Launches V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino

Photorealistic Renderers Add Over 30 Features/Improvements for Beginners and Specialists Working in AEC, Product Design and More

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