本教程是关于3ds Max与V-Ray照明渲染技术工作流程视频教程，时长：3小时11分，MP4高清视频格式，附工程源文件，教程使用软件：3ds Max，作者：Nejc Kilar，共28个章节，语言：英语。

3D Studio Max，常简称为3ds Max或MAX，是Autodesk公司开发的基于PC系统的三维动画渲染和制作软件。其前身是基于DOS操作系统的3D Studio系列软件。在Windows NT出现以前，工业级的CG制作被SGI图形工作站所垄断。3D Studio Max + Windows NT组合的出现一下子降低了CG制作的门槛，首选开始运用在电脑游戏中的动画制作，后更进一步开始参与影视片的特效制作，例如：《X战警II》，《最后的武士》等。

VRay是由chaosgroup和asgvis公司出品的一款高质量渲染软件。VRay是目前业界最受欢迎的渲染引擎。基于V-Ray 内核开发的有VRay for 3ds max、Maya、Sketchup、Rhino等诸多版本，为不同领域的优秀3D建模软件提供了高质量的图片和动画渲染。除此之外，VRay也可以提供单独的渲染程序，方便使用者渲染各种图片。

Studio lighting is used in many fields, for everything from product visualizations and character shots to car renders and more. Studio lighting allows you to showcase what you’ve created, giving it a bit of mood, while keeping it clean and presentable. In this course, Studio Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max and V-Ray, you’ll learn some of the fundamental tips, tricks, and techniques that you’ll need in your workflow to create great-looking studio renders. First, you’ll the basics of what makes up a typical studio render and how you can read existing renders (or photos) from other artists so that you can improve your understanding of their technique. Then you’ll tackle some of the more technical topics that will help you understand how V-Ray works and how you can easily optimize your studio renders to make them faster. Next, you’ll dive into the practical part of the course by creating a few basic product renders that will give you an idea of how you can approach your product visualizations. You’ll be lighting a chocolate figure while incorporating everything you’ve learned so far. You’ll then tackle a different challenge: lighting a portrait of a male model, where you will try to create a few moody yet realistic images. Finally, you will explore how to light a car in a typical studio environment. Working with a reflective material such as car paint presents a serious challenge, but you’ll document the process in detail as you go about creating the final render. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and techniques to create your own studio renders.