How to Transfer your Enscape scenes to V-Ray for 3ds Max

Watch this Chaos Encape to 3ds Max workflow tutorial to effortlessly transfer your footage.

The Chaos blog includes step-by-step information:

Exporting the project from Enscape

1. If you are using Enscape 3.5.6 or above, locate the V-Ray logo button and click it. A window will open up, displaying a list of all 3D views.
2. Choose the desired 3D view from the list you want to export.
3. Click the “Export” button to initiate the export process.

*Note that the exported view will be the selected one, not the current view. 

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Master the Enscape to V-Ray for 3ds Max workflow with this step-by-step tutorial

Importing the project into 3ds Max

1. In 3ds Max, navigate to the V-Ray tab.
2. Choose the “Enscape VR scene importer” option.
3. Select the exported file from Enscape and click “Open.” A window with import options will appear.
4. Customize the import settings, such as selecting the types of assets to be imported (geometries, cameras, lights), choosing the path location for texture extraction, and enabling options like copying external assets and rescaling objects to system unit scale.
5. Once the import options are set, proceed with the import process.

The Chaos blog also includes step-by-step instructions for Refining materials and cameras in V-Ray, Populating the scene, Enhancing the image with lighting and atmospheric effects, and Finalizing the render. Be sure to check it out.