In the early 2000s, V-Ray disrupted the industry by offering faster global illumination than the built-in scanline renderers of the time.
Light Mix: Allows users to change the color and intensity of lights after the render is finished.
Released around 2010, this version focused on speed and interactive rendering. vray all versions list
Below is a comprehensive list and history of V-Ray versions, highlighting the major milestones and features that defined each era. The Early Era: V-Ray 1.0 to 1.5
V-Ray 1.0 (2002): The initial release for 3ds Max that introduced basic ray-tracing and GI. In the early 2000s, V-Ray disrupted the industry
Stereoscopic Rendering: Added support for 3D camera workflows.
V-Ray 1.5 (2006): A legendary version that stayed in use for years. It introduced the V-Ray Physical Camera, Sun & Sky system, and the V-Ray Dirt map. The Modern Foundation: V-Ray 2.0 Below is a comprehensive list and history of
V-Ray RT: Introduced GPU-accelerated interactive rendering, allowing artists to see changes in real-time.