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What is Chaos Scans?
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Chaos Scans is a scanning technology which converts real-world materials such as textiles, plastic, paint, and metal into digital materials. These can be used in 3D software tools to create photorealistic computer-generated images and animationanimations.
Why should I use Chaos Scans?
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Recreating materials from the real world in 3D software can be a painstaking process, especially if they exhibit complex behaviors under certain lighting conditions. Chaos Scans solves this issue by capturing photorealistic, tileable materials with an unmatched level of quality and accuracy. Chaos Scans can be used by anyone who wants to bring new levels of realism to their imagery and animation, from freelance artists to large studios. At the moment, it works with V-Ray for 3ds Max, V-Ray for Maya, V-Ray for SketchUp, V-Ray for Rhino and , V-Ray for Revit (within limitations). , V-Ray for Houdini, V-Ray for Cinema 4D, Corona for 3ds Max, and Corona for Cinema 4D.
How are Scans materials different?
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Chaos Scans are more than just texture maps or map packs.
Chaos Group’s unique hardware and software setup captures thousands of images of a material sample under different camera and lighting angles.
A proprietary software tool compiles the image data into a seamlessly tileable .vrscan material file. This file can be read by V-Ray for 3ds Max, V-Ray for Maya, V-Ray for SketchUp, V-Ray for Rhino and , V-Ray for Revit (within limitations) in the same way as traditional V-Ray materials, V-Ray for Houdini, and V-Ray for Cinema 4D, as well as by Corona for 3ds Max and Corona for Cinema 4D.
Scans materials can be dragged and dropped onto geometry. They automatically resolve their behavior under different lighting conditions, without any customization.
Can I modify Scans materials?
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Parameters such as color, UV tiling and bump strength can be adjusted, and you can blend Scans materials with V-Ray Ray materials or Corona materials. These parameters can be found on the respective V-Ray Scan material page.
Since Scans is aimed at accurately reproducing reality, they the Scans materials do not allow the same level of control as a custom-built materialmaterials. The .vrscans file contains a complete data set, so there are no separate texture maps.
Do Scans materials support render elements?
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Starting with V-Ray NEXT supports Next, there is support for some Render Elements.
For a list of supported Render Elements in V-Ray for 3ds Max, follow the link.
For a list of supported Render Elements in V-Ray for Maya, follow the link.
For a list of supported Render Elements in V-Ray for Cinema 4D, follow the link.
What kind of materials can be scanned?
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Any flat, opaque, or translucent surface is scannable, provided that the size of the sample is between the required parameters (see below).
For natural materials such as stone, wood and dirt Scans is not particularly useful, because these materials typically don’t lend themselves to tiling. However, this limitation is not relevant if the scanned material will be used on a 3D object which has dimensions equal to or smaller than the sample size, so no tiling is required.
Material sample requirements:
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Scans Service?
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If you are working with tight deadlines and need to create many complex 3D materials for automotive, product design or fashion projects, then the Scans service is the perfect match for you. We scan your physical material samples to create a highly accurate, ultra-photorealistic digital material for use in 3D projects.
How does the Scans Scanning Service work?
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Step 1. Send materials to be scanned
Clients provide Chaos Group with one or more physical material samples. We ensure that all samples are dealt with securely and confidentially.
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We understand that materials may be proprietary or copyrighted, so all samples are promptly returned to the client.
*Additional courier fees may apply
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Can you provide a texture and maps pack with my VRscan?
We are currently working to provide textures with every Scans material. There are ways to work around this, though – get in touch and we’ll be happy to suggest a solution.
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Yes. Note that particular materials can't be represented well as diffuse/specular mixture, therefore the material recreation via maps is less realistic.
What is Chaos Scans plugin?
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The Chaos Scans plugin is the part of V-Ray (versions 3.5 6 and above) and Corona (versions 9 and above) which provides the UI for importing, modifying, and using the Scans materials in:
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. There is no additional installation required. When a user purchases a Scans Plugin license, they receive the license file updates for their dongle, or their licenses are added to their Online Chaos Licensing account. After restarting the platform, the user should be able to see the interface for the Scans materials within the V-Ray Material/Asset Editor and Corona Material/Asset Editor.
When a client purchases a license for the Scans Plugin, they automatically receive a one-year subscription for the Chaos Scans libraryLibrary.
To continue using the Scans materials and the Chaos Scans Library, the user will have to maintain their subscription on an annual basis.
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Chaos Scans Library?
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The The Chaos Scans library Library is a repository of ready-made scans of different materials created by Chaos with the Scans hardware. The library currently contains around 650 2500 materials broken down into categories such as wood, leather, plastic, metal, paint; or color or manufacturer. The library supports material filter/search based on these parameters.
For some materials, the manufacturer has given us permission to scan and upload their samples for people to use. Other materials are generic samples from the world around us.
The library is accessible to all Scans license holders.
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How to access Chaos Scans?
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Chaos Scans is provided with the installation of V-Ray or Corona.
Where to find information on costs?
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Scans Plugin and Library Subscription
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The cost of the plugin and subscription varies depending on the type of subscription. You can check the prices here.
Each prices are here. Note that each workstation license provides access to the library for one user.
How much does the Scans Scanning Service Cost?
Learn more about Chaos Scans scanning service at https://www.chaos.com/scans#contactservice information is here. Use the contact form there for information for a custom quote.
The Scans plugin is also required. It is available on an annual or monthly basis.
For more information please visit https://www.chaosgroup.com/vrscans#pricing
Can I buy a scanner? How much does it cost?
Chaos is Chaos is also planning production of the scanning hardware. Contact us for more information.