How to Create Photorealistic Wine Glasses Using the Lathe Modifier in 3DS Max – Archviz & CGI Tutorial

3D Visualisation of wine glasses

In this tutorial, I show you how to create photorealistic wine glasses using the Lathe Modifier in 3DS Max. This technique is ideal for architectural visualization (archviz) and CGI projects where accurate, realistic props are needed.

I also cover important workflow steps to ensure clean and render-ready geometry:

• Welding vertices for smooth surfaces

• Resetting XForm to avoid transformation issues

• Setting the pivot point correctly for proper alignment

• Rescaling objects and ensuring correct units in 3DS Max

Key concepts covered:

• Using the Lathe Modifier to create symmetrical, photorealistic objects

• Preparing 3D models for V-Ray rendering

• Optimizing objects for archviz and CGI scenes

• Tips for clean geometry and accurate scaling

Here's the tutorial.