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By Ricardo Eloy

Better METAL SHADERS - For Studio Lighting

Struggling with flat, boring metal shaders in studio lighting setups? Jonas Noell has you covered!
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to render more dynamic and visually appealing Metal Shaders using 3ds Max and V-Ray 7 (applicable to older versions like V-Ray 5, NEXT, and beyond).
🔹 Key techniques covered:
  • Environment Overrides: Enhance reflections for individual shaders without altering the entire lighting setup.
  • Dim Distance & Dim Falloff: Fine-tune reflections for that perfect, realistic look.
This approach is perfect for overcoming challenges in simple lighting scenes and achieving professional, polished results.
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In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to render more dynamic and visually appealing Metal Shaders using 3ds Max and V-Ray 7 (applicable to older versions like V-Ray 5, NEXT, and beyond).

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CGarchitect Editor/3D Specialist at Chaos

placeSão Paulo, BR