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Learn 3DS Max & V-Ray: How to Create Ice Materials – Archviz & CGI Tutorial

  • lisawolf3
  • Aug 17
  • 1 min read

Updated: Sep 21

Arrchitectural Visualisation Tutorial - How to create Ice Materials in 3DS Max using V-Ray
Arrchitectural Visualisation Tutorial - How to create Ice Materials in 3DS Max using V-Ray

In this tutorial, I show how to create three different ice materials using 3DS Max and V-Ray, perfect for architectural visualization (archviz), CGI, or any scene requiring realistic ice effects. Ice can be tricky to get right, especially when you need results quickly without extensive trial and error. These materials are ready to apply to your models to achieve photorealistic ice surfaces.


The ice materials in this tutorial are applied to models downloaded from 3Dsky.org, which provides a wide range of 3D assets for archviz and CGI projects.


Key concepts covered:


  • Creating realistic ice materials in 3DS Max and V-Ray

  • Adjusting transparency, reflections, and refractions for ice

  • Applying materials to 3D models from 3Dsky.org

  • Optimizing materials for photorealistic renders

  • Quick methods for archviz and CGI scenes


Here is a link to the YouTube video:


 
 
 

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