Review: Chaos V-Ray 5.1 Review by Creative Bloq

Have you been wondering if Chaos V-Ray 5.1 is a must-have addition to your 3D toolset? This review from Creative Bloq tries to answer that question.
Here’s an excerpt from the review:
Taking a look at the 5.1.1 update since V-Ray 5 shipped last summer, it seems Chaos Group have taken several pages out of the Corona Renderer book and focused V-Ray’s 5.x release series on creativity and ease of work more than anything else.
Our Verdict
A solid update that boosts creativity and improves workflow.
For
- Improved render setups and times
- Easier and faster scene lighting
- Camera editing is much easier
- Material and material editor overhaul
Against
- Substance popup still appears
- Render Elements require two clicks
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In Depth: Why Should I Use V-Ray?
In summary, V-Ray is a powerful 3D rendering system, built for designers, architects, and jack-of-all-trades. To be sure, click to learn about how artists use V-Ray. To emphasize, there are lots of examples and trial versions for every field!
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