How to Light an Interior with V-Ray in 3DS Max | Archviz Lighting Tutorial

In this tutorial, I walk you through my workflow for lighting an interior scene in 3DS Max with V-Ray—a step-by-step process designed for architectural visualization and photorealistic rendering.

Here’s what I cover:

• Setting up cameras and adjusting their exposure for interiors

• Using default render settings and refining them for faster test renders

• Adding and optimizing an HDRI for natural light

• Placing artificial lights in the scene for balance and realism

• Fine-tuning light intensity and color to achieve a photorealistic look

• Sharing my thought process and workflow tips for professional results

Whether you’re working on CGI interiors, archviz projects, or product renders, this tutorial will help you understand the fundamentals of interior lighting with V-Ray in 3DS Max.

Here's the link to the tutorial.

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