Interior Lighting: Corona And Vray, From 0 To Advanced

Master professional interior lighting in 3ds Max using Corona & V-Ray for stunning, photorealistic results.

What you'll learn

Master realistic lighting setups for interiors using 3ds Max.

Confidently use Corona and V-Ray for high-quality renders.

Optimize workflow for faster, noise-free rendering.

Craft expressive lighting from bright daylight to atmospheric evening.

Requirements

Basic understanding of 3D modeling (preferably in 3ds Max).

Access to 3ds Max with Corona or V-Ray installed.

General knowledge of rendering concepts is helpful, but not required.

Eagerness to learn and improve your lighting and rendering skills.

Description

Ready to elevate your interior renders to a truly professional level? This comprehensive course will walk you through everything you need to know about lighting interiors in 3ds Max, using both Corona Renderer and V-Ray. From fundamental theory to advanced production workflows, you’ll learn how to create expressive, photorealistic lighting scenarios that captivate clients, win projects, and stand out in your portfolio.You’ll begin with a detailed exploration of light behavior, gaining insights into concepts like light contrast and the role of histograms in achieving balanced, natural-looking results. Then, you’ll dive into hands-on projects, discovering how to set up different lighting schemes—from simple daylight and HDRI methods to more complex hybrid and “faked” approaches. You’ll see how these techniques can dramatically reduce noise, speed up render times, and enhance the realism of your final images.As you progress, you’ll uncover how to optimize each step of your workflow so you can move efficiently from concept to final render. You’ll learn quick tips for placing lights in small, enclosed spaces such as corridors and bathrooms, and see how professional photographers tackle similar challenges in real-world settings. Plus, you’ll study how to blend natural and artificial light sources for dynamic evening or night scenes.By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to produce stunning interior renders using either Corona or V-Ray. Whether you’re a 3D beginner in search of proven techniques or an experienced artist looking to refine your process, this course will help you consistently achieve professional, top-quality results. Enroll now and start transforming your ArchViz projects today!

Overview

Section 1: course

Lecture 1 Before you start

Lecture 2 How light works

Lecture 3 Light contrast

Lecture 4 Histogram

Lecture 5 VFB Corona

Lecture 6 VFB Vray

Lecture 7 Corona Sun

Lecture 8 Vray Sun

Lecture 9 Corona Lights

Lecture 10 Vray Lights

Lecture 11 Basic work preparation

Lecture 12 Cameras

Lecture 13 Corona Clay Render

Lecture 14 Vray Clay Render

Lecture 15 Albedo

Lecture 16 Corona Sky

Lecture 17 Vray Sky

Lecture 18 Background

Lecture 19 Daylight Corona practice

Lecture 20 Daylight Vray practice

Lecture 21 HDRI theory

Lecture 22 Corona HDRI practice

Lecture 23 Vray HDRI practice

Lecture 24 Fake lighting

Lecture 25 Corona fake lighting

Lecture 26 Vray fake lighting

Lecture 27 White interiors in Corona

Lecture 28 White interiors in Vray

Lecture 29 Color bleeding in Corona

Lecture 30 Color bleeding in Vray

Lecture 31 Tulle Corona

Lecture 32 Tulle Vray

Lecture 33 Corona Rayswitch override

Lecture 34 Vray override

Lecture 35 Fast lighting using Fakes

Lecture 36 Fast fake lighting in Vray

Lecture 37 Fast lighting using lightmix in Corona

Lecture 38 Fast lighting using lightmix in Vray

Lecture 39 Window side view

Lecture 40 Vray fast light setup practice

Lecture 41 Closed spaces in Corona

Lecture 42 Closed spaces in Vray

Lecture 43 Mixed: blue hour and artificial lights

Lecture 44 Atrificial lights cases in Corona

Lecture 45 Atrificial lights cases in Vray

Lecture 46 Bathrooms Corona

Lecture 47 Bathrooms Vray

Lecture 48 Noise in Corona

Lecture 49 Vray settings

Lecture 50 Final render settings in Corona

Lecture 51 Final render settings in Vray

Lecture 52 Postproduction in photoshop

Lecture 53 Additional: Interior visualization workflow

3D artists (beginners and pros) aiming to improve interior lighting.,Architects and designers wanting top-tier rendering quality for projects.,ArchViz professionals optimizing workflow and reducing render times.,Anyone seeking to master Corona Renderer or V-Ray for realistic interiors.