How to Create Photorealistic Coloured Glass in 3DS Max with V-Ray – Archviz & CGI Tutorial

Architectural Visualisation showing photorealistic coloured glass

In this tutorial, I show you how to create photorealistic coloured glass in 3DS Max using V-Ray, perfect for architectural visualization (archviz) and CGI projects. I cover different methods for adding colour:

• Using a simple colour in the refraction slot

• Applying procedural textures or bitmaps for more complex effects

I also explain:

• How to check that the mapping is applied correctly

• Common pitfalls and problems when working with coloured glass

• Tips for tweaking the material to achieve a realistic look

I also reference Bercon Noise, which you can download here: Bercon Maps

Key concepts covered:

• Creating coloured glass materials in 3DS Max with V-Ray

• Using procedural textures and bitmaps for realism

• Photorealistic rendering for archviz and CGI projects

• Avoiding common mistakes in glass material setup

Here is a link to the YouTube tutorial.