Chaos Corona 12 Update 1 (Hotfix 1)

Chaos has released Corona 12 Update 1 (Hotfix 1), the latest version of its production renderer for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D. This hotfix addresses specific issues, and all Corona 12, update 1 users, for both 3ds Max and Cinema 4D, are recommended to download it.

Chaos Corona 12, update 1 for 3ds Max (Hotfix 1)
This release brings the following improvements and bug fixes:

Changes:
- Chaos installer advanced install - "continue" button is now disabled when no component is selected.
- 3ds Max shortcuts are now disabled for Cosmos sign-in dialog.
- Fixed issue where ForestPack IVY was not animated in production rendering.
- Fixed issue where ForestPack was no longer scattering Corona light sources.
- Fixed issue where light sources scattered with ForestPack were all in the same light mix selection.
- Improved overall responsiveness of UI when rendering with Corona.
Scanned Material:
- Fixed "Advanced" dialog not being hidden when license is not available.
- Fixed loading of material when relative paths are stored (Preference Settings > Files > Convert local file paths to Relative).
- License is not obtained immediately after creating the scanned material anymore. It is obtained only when UI is displayed or when writing new parameter values.

Chaos Corona 12, update 1 for Cinema 4D (Hotfix 1)
This release brings the following bug fixes and improvements:

Changes:
- Fixed VFB2 not showing the rendered image with correct color transformation when "Use Cinema 4D color space" is enabled.
- Fixed issue with some keys not working in Cloud Collaboration tab (e.g. home/end keys when editing project name).
- Fixed issue with Escape key in Cloud Collaboration (and some specific other widgets in VFB2) causing VFB2 to stop updating.
- Fixed incorrectly loaded UV pattern mode in Chaos Scatter for scenes saved in previous Scatter versions.
- Fixed UV pattern mode not showing correct default value when new Chaos Scatter is created.
- Added randomization compatibility option and fixed randomization compatibility for scenes saved in Scatter 5.
- Fixed issues with mouse freezing while terminating C4D after cloud collaboration was opened.
- Fixed some possible performance issues for mouse inputs.
- Updated Cosmos to version 2025.1.8.

Chaos Corona is a modern high-performance (un)biased photorealistic renderer, available for Autodesk 3ds Max, MAXON Cinema 4D, and as a standalone application. The development of Chaos Corona started back in 2009 as a solo student project of Ondřej Karlík at Czech Technical University in Prague. Corona has since evolved to a full-time commercial project, after Ondřej established a company together with the former CG artist Adam Hotový, and Jaroslav Křivánek, associate professor and researcher at Charles University in Prague. In August 2017, the company became part of Chaos Group, allowing for further expansion and growth. Despite its young age, Corona Renderer has become a production-ready renderer capable of creating high–quality results. Boost your 3ds Max and Cinema 4D render workflows with more tools and features than ever before, including Chaos Cosmos and Scatter, plus Corona Decal and Slicer.

Corona 12, update 1 | New features walkthrough


In this video, we'll give you a quick overview of the new features, such as exploring and updating your scenes in real-time with the Corona to Chaos Vantage Live Link, teaming up with your clients to work together more efficiently through Cloud Collaboration, and getting render-ready faster than ever thanks to enhanced Caustics, automatic Exposure and White Balance, AI image upscaling, Scatter distribution presets—and more!
Chaos Czech a.s. is part of Chaos Group, and specializes in developing easy to use, powerful and affordable software for 3D computer graphics and visual effects. Our technology helps artists and designers create photoreal imagery and animation for design, television, and feature films. Corona Renderer is widely used in arch-viz, automotive and product design, and also features VFX capabilities.

Owner: Chaos Czech a.s.
Product Name: Corona
Version: 12 Update 1 (hotfix 1)
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page : https://corona-renderer.com/
Languages Supported: english
System Requirements: Windows *
Software Prerequisites: Autodesk 3ds Max or Maxon Cinema4D
Size: 1.9 Gb