Project Habitat Forestier

Project Setup

Part Two - Cam and Lighting

Part One - Prepping models

Install the Project files and SiNi plugins before getting underway.

Part One - Prepping models

Part Two - Cam and Lighting

Part One - Prepping models

Learn how to prepare an imported BIM/CAD 3D model for use in 3ds Max using the SiNi tools.

Part Two - Cam and Lighting

Using a pre-textured building 3D model, we will set up two camera compositions and install HDRI lighting rigs to quickly add the final lighting.

Part Three - Environment

Part Two - Cam and Lighting

Part 3 focuses on the environment and context modelling, using the SiNi object plugins to parametrically lay out the design.

Part Four - Entourage

Part Three - Environment

Part Four - Entourage

We continue on from Part 3 by adding 3D entourage, such as cars and people.

Part Five - Rendering

Part Three - Environment

Part Four - Entourage

We are now ready to produce the final renders, adding atmospherics to enhance image depth.

Part Six - Chaos Vantage

Part Seven - Export to UE4

If you wish to explore your project in real time to evaluate the 3D model and V-Ray textures, Part 6 covers Vantage (Project Lavina), from Chaos Group.

Part Seven - Export to UE4

Finally, we export the model to Unreal Engine with two options, Datasmith and V-Ray for Unreal.

Project / Software Requirements

3ds Max - 2020 / 2017

The project has been created using Autodesk 3ds Max version 2020. Alternatively, there is a 2017 version available. 30-day trial available.

SiNi Software v1.21.2

3ds Max - 2020 / 2017

Please install the latest installer from version 1.21.2. 30-day trials are available on all plugins.

Chaos Group V-Ray

Chaos Group Vantage

The project has been created using V-Ray Next. It is not dependant on V-Ray so you can use Corona or Arnold if you prefer.

Chaos Group Vantage

If you wish to explore the real-time model, please download and install Vantage from Chaos Group. 30-day trial available.

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