Lighting (133 Tutorials)
Is My Render Missing Something? Imperfections and Light Textures w/ Greyscalegorilla
March 18, 2025
If you’ve ever felt like your 3D render is missing something, maybe it’s because it is too “clean.” Adding a little bit of texture, be it a gobo, area light map, or surface imperfection, can make a render feel more realistic.
Imperfections and Light Textures in your 3D Renders
March 17, 2025
Todd from Greyscalegorilla gives you some tips and tricks on adding imperfections and light textures with gobos to add realism.
HDRIs: The Secret Sauce for Stunning Renders
March 3, 2025
Discover the best HDRI tools for stunning 3D renders. From LightMap to Greyscalegorilla, find the right fit for your workflow!
Quickly Render Complex Light Fixtures in Rhino
February 25, 2025
Experience the power of V-Ray Luminaries in V-Ray 7 and render complex light fixtures in Rhino! Try V-Ray 7 for Rhino today.
10 Redshift Pro Tips
February 11, 2025
Join Maxon Trainer Elly Wade of Maxon on February 13, 2025 for a special livestream where she shares 10 of her favorite Redshift Pro tips!
Maxon’s SIGGRAPH 2024 Archives Now Available
November 26, 2024
Maxon’s SIGGRAPH 2024 archives, now on YouTube, feature artists showcasing their work and giving great tips for tools in Maxon One.
Customizing and Rendering Lights in Chaos Vantage
November 26, 2024
Learn about enhancing the realism and mood of your scenes with full control over your lights in Chaos Vantage. Try Vantage for FREE today!
Recreate the Apple Hello 3D Text + Free Scene File from Greyscalegorilla
November 12, 2024
Nick Campbell from Greyscalegorilla recreates the Apple Hello 3D text with Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Greyscalegorilla Plus. He is sharing the scene file so you can play along, log into…
Maxon Artist Presentations from IBC 2024
October 15, 2024
Watch all the fantastic Artist Presentations from the Maxon Booth at IBC 2024, held in Amsterdam in September 2024.
Architectural Visualization Series – Create with Maxon
September 3, 2024
Learn about architectural visualization workflow from concept to photorealistic rendering with Cinema 4D & Redshift.
Greyscalegorilla: How To Make Better Looking Wood Renders
August 27, 2024
Chad Ashley from Greyscalegorilla has put together a guide to help you get great-looking wood renders using Redshift in Cinema 4D.
The Art of Anisotropic Reflections in Redshift for Cinema 4D
August 6, 2024
C4D Master Trainer Marc Potocnik of studio renderbaron explains how to create Anisotropic Reflections and Radial Micro Scratches in Redshift!
Maxon Livestreams from SIGGRAPH 2024 Day 3 is today!
August 1, 2024
Watch Maxon’s livestream from SIGGRAPH 2024 featuring artist presentations and the latest news and updates on Maxon One.
Lighting in Chaos Vantage
July 24, 2024
Learn how to use Chaos Vantage for image-based lighting, including sunlight geo-located to the time of day and Cosmos HDRIs.
Maxon’s NAB 2024 Presentations Archives
May 8, 2024
Watch live or catch the archives of Maxon’s NAB 2024 Presentations, featuring top artists from around the globe.
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