Chaos Group Chaos Group is a world leader in computer graphics technology helping artists & designers visualize creative ideas in the best possible way. https://www.chaosgroup.com en Mon, 15 Apr 2019 21:50:43 +0300 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/greg-lynn-architect-and-designer 529 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/500/original/220_GregLynn_thumb.jpg?1555353444 Architectural innovator and technology enthusiast tells Chris and Lon about Gita, a robotic companion which could change the way we interact with cityscapes. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 21:03:36 +0300 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/cris-blyth-directorvfx-supervisor-whats-good-studios 524 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/474/original/219_CrisBlyth_thumb.jpg?1554746133 From Edinburgh to East Africa via Los Angeles: How this Renaissance man of gaming, commercials and VFX has traveled the world — and always landed on his feet. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 21:20:03 +0300 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/eric-miller-cto-gnomon-school 521 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/460/original/218_EricMiller_thumb.jpg?1554141617 Teaching techniques, trending technology and top talent — find out how the #1 ranked CG school sets up its students for careers in the VFX and game industry. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:47:24 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/one-thousand-and-one-scans 201 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/438/original/VRscans_1000_final.jpg?1553701291 VRscans now has over 1,000 physically scanned, ultra-realistic materials thanks to new fabrics and leathers from Handy Living and Townsend Leather. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:49:41 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/the-making-of-pink-dress-by-marianna-yakimova 520 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/439/original/20190525_blog_art_mariannayakimova_001_thumb.jpg?1553722808 Inspired by the Old Masters, Marianna Yakimova wanted to celebrate her new V-Ray skills with a 3D illustration that showcases beautiful fabric and lighting. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:27:24 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/andy-wilkoff-cg-leadtd-a52 519 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/415/original/217_AndyWilkoff_thumb.jpg?1553537533 Do VFX companies have a heart? “X-Men” and “I, Robot” VFX artist — and 3D printing pro — tells Chris how he got through tough times in a turbulent industry. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 06:20:33 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/v-ray-next-for-rhino-out-now 200 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/239/original/V-Ray_Next_for_Rhino_Release_News_1140x769.jpg?1552404222 V-Ray는 프로젝트 제어 센터가 되어 실사 렌더링, 장면 인텔리전스 및 자산 관리를 통해 Rhino 및 Grasshopper의 기능을 확장합니다. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:02:40 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/2-important-things-v-ray-for-unreal-solves-for-artists-designers 513 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/358/original/Automotive_Viz_Interior_VRAY_Viewport_690x380.jpg?1552923206 State of art ray tracing meets real-time in architectural, automotive and product visualization. Learn how easy it is for V-Ray users to turn their projects into real-time experiences. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:23:22 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/jerome-denjean-love-death-and-robots-blur-studio 512 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/352/original/216_JeromeDenjean_thumb.jpg?1552673289 This week, Chris gets a behind-the-scenes look at Love Death & Robots, one of the boldest animation anthologies ever made. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:27:54 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/v-ray-next-for-rhino-out-now 198 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/239/original/V-Ray_Next_for_Rhino_Release_News_1140x769.jpg?1552404222 V-Ray becomes project control center and expands capabilities of Rhino and Grasshopper with photorealistic rendering, scene intelligence and asset management. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:04:13 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/update-on-current-online-license-interruption 197 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/238/original/server-photo-news.jpg?1552392227 Recently, our online licensing services went offline unexpectedly. We sincerely apologize if you were affected by this. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 21:05:31 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/loic-zimmermann-film-maker-and-visual-artist 510 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/234/original/215_LoicZimmermann_thumb.jpg?1552330234 From rural France to roaring LA: the incredible journey of “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” art director, documentary filmmaker and tattoo innovator Loic. Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:59:09 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/kim-meltzerkim-meltzer-esports-mom 508 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/205/original/214_KimMeltzer_thumb.jpg?1551725362 Professional gaming events can make 16-year-olds millionaires over a weekend. Meet the woman who's made a career out of watching over these digital athletes. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:45:38 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/chaos-cloud-now-available 196 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/183/original/ChaosCloud_Release_news_1140x769.jpg?1551364719 Tap the unlimited power of cloud computing and experience fast, easy rendering of even your most complicated jobs. Try it now and get 20 free credits. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:14:25 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/renderingno-lets-us-in-on-the-secrets-of-the-ocean 504 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/073/original/renderingno-sea-projects-v-ray-3ds-max-03-thumb.jpg?1549643887 Who knew deep sea machinery could be this hypnotic? Rendering.no shows us a pipeline for pipelines and talks us through creating a stormy ocean in Phoenix FD. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:01:01 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/felix-urquiza-dallas-carroll-digital-giant 502 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/113/original/213_DigitalGiant_thumb.jpg?1551138668 Changing lanes: how this multi-discipline imaging studio is revolutionizing the way automotive imagery is created — and what it means for the future of CG. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:29:35 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/robh-ruppel 500 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/100/original/212_RobhRuppel_thumb.jpg?1550510319 Architecture, cinematography and advice from acclaimed designer and visual developer behind “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” and “Love, Death, and Robots.” Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:57:24 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/andrew-maximov-promethean-ai 499 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/079/original/211_AndrewMaximov_thumb.jpg?1549914084 Meet the former Naughty Dog technical art director who’s tapped into AI to revolutionize the creation of CG worlds — and help artists get back to what they love. Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:40:38 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/controlled-demolition-tips-from-bottleship-vfx 495 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/039/original/bottleship-vfx-airstrike-vfx-vray-3ds-max-01-thumb.jpg?1549298603 With The Wandering Earth rocking the Chinese box office, we ask Bottleship VFX’s Hristo Velev how he unleashes destruction while keeping his business on track. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:41:39 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/v-ray-next-for-sketchup-is-here 194 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/070/original/V-Ray_Next_for_SketchUp_News_1140x769.jpg?1549558869 A renderer four years in the making. Experience V-Ray’s smartest and most powerful photorealistic rendering in your favorite design program — without any fuss. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:17:31 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/john-hewitt-pre-and-post-production-veteran 493 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/049/original/210_JohnHewitt_thumb.jpg?1549307217 How this multiskilled artist went from car design to VFX and previz via “I, Robot”, “Alice Through the Looking Glass” and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.” Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:07:23 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/the-secrets-of-ian-spriggs-3dportraits 491 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/007/036/original/20190130_ianspriggs_000_thumb.jpg?1549056215 Ian Spriggs takes attention to detail to the Next level. Go behind the scenes of his recent works to see how a master tells story through composition and detail. Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:26:08 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/v-ray-next-for-maya-has-landed-and-its-up-to-7x-faster 193 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/401/original/vray_next_news_article_1140x769.jpg?1540550303 보다 빠르고 똑똑하고 빠르고 강력한 렌더링은 다음과 같습니다. V-Ray Next for Maya는 씬 인텔리전스와 하이 엔드 VFX 및 애니메이션을위한보다 빠른 프로덕션 렌더링을 자랑합니다. Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:18:16 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/v-ray-for-unreal-unleashed 192 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/538/original/v-ray_next_for_unreal_news_article_1140x769.jpg?1541696241 V-Ray just got Unreal. Discover how real-time and ray tracing together in a single pipeline will revolutionize the way you visualize and work. Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:14:31 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/total-chaos-2019-announced 191 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/956/original/TC19_Phase-One-Banners_Website-1140x769.png?1548342540 It’s back! Join us May 16 – 18 and experience the spectacular fusion of art + technology. Secure your place – and save money – with our early bird ticket offer Tue, 29 Jan 2019 02:40:51 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/colin-aguiar-composer 485 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/974/original/209_ColinAguiar_thumb.jpg?1548721817 How do you create a film score? Chris discusses the influences, ideology and intricate process of making film music with the “Construct” composer, Colin Aguiar Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:17:57 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/total-chaos-2019-announced 190 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/956/original/TC19_Phase-One-Banners_Website-1140x769.png?1548342540 It’s back! Join us May 16 – 18 and experience the spectacular fusion of art + technology. Secure your place – and save money – with our early bird ticket offer Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:35:06 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/kurt-lawson-senior-digital-compositor 484 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/938/original/208_KurtLawson_thumb.jpg?1548098289 Award-winning photographer and compositor on Guardians of the Galaxy and Edge of Tomorrow, talks ghostly pirates, killer drones, moving rocks...and pineapples. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:19:15 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/keep-it-simple-rendering-with-v-ray-next-for-maya 482 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/935/original/stephendelalla_vraynextmaya_001-thumb.jpg?1547820922 V-Ray Next for Maya is considerably faster and more efficient than 3.6. Maya expert Stephen DeLalla reveals how he’s taken his workflow to the Next level. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:19:45 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/listen-up-weve-compiled-2018s-top-15-cg-garage-podcasts-9358bd 477 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/921/original/cg-garage-top-15-podcasts-2018-02-thumb-more-orangey.jpg?1547659962 Punk production designers, CG portrait painters, powerful producers and previz pioneers — Chris Nichols selects his favorite podcasts of the last 12 months. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:28:15 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/joe-farrell-co-founder-and-creative-director-tangerine-apps 476 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/911/original/207_JoeFarrell_thumb.jpg?1547493113 Academy Award-nominated VFX artist tells Chris how he’s taken his experience from blockbusters The Wolf of Wall Street and The Jungle Book into virtual reality. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:40:43 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/matt-fairclough-founder-and-lead-developer-terragen 475 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/890/original/206_MattFairclough_thumb.jpg?1546885849 How do we translate atmospheric and geological phenomenon into CG? The creator of Hollywood’s favorite scenery generator talks mountains, Mars and milk. Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:31:24 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/blowing-up-the-house 474 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/888/original/Weiyo_thumb?1546647988 Gnomon student Weiyo Sha blew us away with his explosive animation of an old house. Here’s how he used V-Ray and Phoenix FD as his weapons of CG destruction. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 22:49:38 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/phil-miller-vice-president-of-product-management-chaos-group 473 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/857/original/205_PhilMiller_thumb.jpg?1546288813 One of the minds behind computing’s most important creative software has brought his expertise and passion to Chaos Group. He tells Chris his incredible story. Tue, 25 Dec 2018 02:43:35 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/technology-vs-creativity-artificial-intelligence-thu-2018 472 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/853/original/204_THU2018_AI_thumb.jpg?1545697709 Will artificial intelligence replace you? Sabine Engelhardt, Alexander Mankowsky, Jeff Kember, Scott Eaton and Rob Hoffmann join Chris to discuss the role of AI and machine learning in creativity during THU 2018 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:38:24 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/brendan-mccaffrey-the-master-of-suspension 468 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/851/original/brendan-mccaffrey-complete-bike-owners-manual-illustration-v-ray-modo-thumb.jpg?1545383125 Keen cyclist — and V-Ray for Modo user — Brendan McCaffrey knows bicycles inside out. We discuss rendering two-wheelers for The Complete Bike Owner’s Manual. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:34:26 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/invasion-of-the-body-crashers 463 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/844/original/ingenuity-studios-the-walking-dead-vfx-v-ray-for-houdini-thumb.jpg?1545305370 Ingenuity Studios knows how to knock ‘em dead. Grant Miller shares how V-Ray for Houdini helped them render a pile of 9,000 zombies for The Walking Dead. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:03:55 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/announcing-the-winners-of-our-student-rendering-competition 189 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/797/original/Capsule_v3-compressed.jpg?1544442282 Jak Pagan’s “Capsule” picks up grand prize in future-themed V-Ray and Corona art contest. See the winning entry, and find out about the awesome runner-ups. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:49:51 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/virginie-bourdin-the-art-of-direction 458 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/809/original/203_VirginieBourdin_thumb.jpg?1545075009 Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy and Harry Potter art director discusses her approach to crafting the effects of some of the world’s biggest movies. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:01:37 +0200 https://www.chaosgroup.com/blog/kelly-port-matthew-butler-digital-domain 457 https://static.chaosgroup.com/images/assets/000/006/803/original/202_MatthewButler_KellyPort_thumb.jpg?1544467222 VFX vets on the serious fun of Digital Domain's input on everything from Titanic to Thanos — plus what it’s like to work with the biggest names in Hollywood.