Create Photorealistic Copper in 3DS Max & V-Ray | Clean, Brushed & Aged Metals

Learn how to create photorealistic 3D visuals and animations with 3DS Max and V-Ray. At Leon51, we specialize in architectural visualization (archviz), CGI interiors and exteriors, realistic materials, lighting, and rendering workflows. Watch our tutorial to see professional techniques in action and elevate your 3D rendering and visualization skills.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create clean copper, brushed copper, and aged/antiqued copper materials. I cover several techniques to distress and age copper so it fits the style of your project.

Resources:

• 3D Model used (Rodin statue): https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-the-thinker-at-the-muse-rodin-france-2127

• Lesson files to follow along here.

Keywords/Tags:3DS Max copper material, V-Ray copper shader, photorealistic metals 3DS Max, clean copper tutorial, brushed copper tutorial, aged copper 3DS Max, archviz metal materials, CGI copper rendering