Turn OFF during basic lighting tests to maximize interactivity, or turn ON if you need a cleaner look at material colors.
Think of V-Ray as a real DSLR camera. If your image is completely white (overexposed) or pitch black (underexposed), adjust the camera settings rather than changing your light intensities. For bright outdoor scenes, set EV between 13.0 and 15.0 .
: Click the gear icon to access all rendering engines, quality presets, and camera controls. vray render settings for sketchup
You have the lighting perfect, but the image looks flat.
Before hitting the final render button, optimize these settings to ensure a flawless output: Turn off and Progressive toggles. Turn OFF during basic lighting tests to maximize
Your rendering's final resolution is crucial. For quick tests, a low resolution like 800x600 pixels is sufficient. For client presentations, you should increase this to Full HD (1920x1080). High-quality final renders for print or a portfolio may require a 4K resolution (3840x2160). A good rule of thumb is to double the resolution only when necessary, as it will exponentially increase render times.
: CGWisdom notes that GPU rendering can be significantly faster than CPU, allowing for real-time visual feedback and higher efficiency. For bright outdoor scenes, set EV between 13
The key settings you'll need to adjust are primarily found in the tab.
| Feature | Brute Force | Light Cache | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Extremely accurate | Approximate (but visually perfect) | | Speed | Slow (especially for interiors) | Very Fast | | Memory usage | Low | Medium | | Best for | Exteriors, direct sunlight, moving objects | Interiors, night scenes, corners |
Before touching a slider, understand this: The best settings depend on your scene: