Coronator Online/Onsite
Latest updates in technology and work with the instructor directly during the course
What will you learn from CORONATOR?
The unique and practical approach to training by completing a personal project from start to finish helps students learn and improve continuously under the coach’s guidance. Each student will develop his or her assignment based on a real-life architectural project. It is not only about reproducing real photos to build up one’s performance in photorealism but also experimenting with various compositions, lighting setups, different moods & tones to learn and explore in Art Direction role. Possibilities are endless and students will learn how to bring out the best in architecture through Archviz.
Day 1: Introduction to Corona Render
- Introduction to Corona Render
- How to convert from V-ray scenes to Corona
- Homework
Day 2: Modeling with Perspective Match and file management
- Modeling with Perspective Match
- File management
- Homework
Day 3: Itoo Forest
- Basic commands of Itoo Forest: transform, area, surface… (part 1)
- Advanced commands of Itoo Forest: Forest color, forest materials,… (part 1)
- Homework
Day 4: Itoo Forest
- Basic commands of Itoo Forest: transform, area, surface… (part 2)
- Advanced commands of Itoo Forest: Forest color, forest materials,… (part 2)
- Homework
Day 5: Composition and camera
- Composition in Architechtural Photography
- Corona camera set up
- Comman mistakes about composition and how to fix it
- Camera effects: D,O,F Bokeh
- Homework
Day 6 & 7: Lighting
- The Role of Lighting in Visualization
General theory of lighting - How to set up lighting in 3Ds max: Corona Sun, Corona Sky, HDRI, Artificial lighting.
- How to create special lighting effects: Dappled Light, God Ray.
- Homework
Day 8: Materials Overview
- Introduction to Materials & What is the most important factors to realistic shader.
- Indepth explanation & How to setup correctly: Diffuse/ Reflection/ Bump/ Displace
- Introducing texture/material library
- Homework
Day 9: Mix/ Composite/ Decals/ Corona Layered Mtl
- Mapping Mix
- Composite Mapping
- Decals
- Corona Layered Material
- Achieving Realistic Fresnel for Reflection and Glossiness using Corona Layers
- Homework
Day 10: Fabric, Leather and Metal Materials
- Plain Fabrics
- Silk
- Velvet
- Special Fabrics using Corona Layers/ Displacement
- Leather
- Chrome/Steel/Aluminum
- Gold/Copper
- Brushed Steel
- Anisotropy
- Homework
Day 11: Corona AO, Translucent Material and Caustics
- Basic Corona AO
- Using Textures with Corona AO
- Creating Leaks and Bottom Stains with Corona Layered Material
- Applying Corona AO Effectively
- Translucent Material in Corona
- Caustics
- Homework
Day 12 & 13: Finalizing Project
- Practicing and Finalizing Project
- Receiving Feedback
Day 14: Post-Production
- Architectural post-production in photoshop.
Day 15: Chaos Vantage Demo
- Chaos Vantage Demo
INTRODUCE
Coronator Onsite
◆ Duration: ten days
◆ Content: same as the online course
◆ Latest updates in technology
◆ Work with the instructor directly during the course
◆ Take place in our training center in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
◆ This course provides a complete solution for creating vast areas of objects, from trees and plants to buildings, crowds, aggregates, ground-cover, rocks and more.
What our
students say
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I got lucky to meet Mr. Dzung, a very very dedicated man towards the training & in his professional life. You can learn a lot by his commitments.World-class environment to improve your corona skills with all the latest technology & very very important knowledge. During the training program, I was allowed to focus on my project, and no side burdens no other commitments & that is what makes a significant big difference. A commitment needed if you want to learn something valuable & the best thing is knowing that when you get stuck somewhere in your practice, you immediately going to get the solution from the instructor.
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Deciding to come to Vietnam for the course was the best experience I have ever had. You had to put 100% of energy and passion in every work and during 10 days of the course, Mr. Dzung helped me to improve my skill with the latest update of knowledge. I have learned a lot, I hope that I will have a chance to come back 4pixos in the near future.
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India - Former Project manager at Formative Studio
The photographic approach in the course was simply amazing and helped me to learn a lot of new things. During my course, Mr. Dexter patiently cleared my doubts and shared some important tips to produce good quality renders. With his experience, you will learn different approaches to work on the project.
Special thanks to the people in 4pixos they were simply very sweet and supportive. Overall it's a very positive atmosphere to learn.
The photographic approach in the course was simply amazing and helped me to learn a lot of new things. During my course, Mr. Dexter patiently cleared my doubts and shared some important tips to produce good quality renders. With his experience, you will learn different approaches to work on the project.
Special thanks to the people in 4pixos they were simply very sweet and supportive. Overall it's a very positive atmosphere to learn.
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India - Worked at Rendersoft
The course helped me to have strong confidence in how to approach any project. Though the course was very tough at first, I was curious about the entire process and wanted to give my best.
All my questions were answered patiently and the class interaction is very good. Mr. Dexter is very knowledgeable, friendly and provided a wealth of information that has helped me grow professionally. His way of approaching any project is amazing!
In the end, seeing our output result as a print medium is something great and joyful. Priceless moment!
The course helped me to have strong confidence in how to approach any project. Though the course was very tough at first, I was curious about the entire process and wanted to give my best.
All my questions were answered patiently and the class interaction is very good. Mr. Dexter is very knowledgeable, friendly and provided a wealth of information that has helped me grow professionally. His way of approaching any project is amazing!
In the end, seeing our output result as a print medium is something great and joyful. Priceless moment!
FAQ's
A comfortable month of living in Ho Chi Minh City costs 800USD, including accommodation, food, and transportation. It would be better to look for a house nearby 4pixos Academy in Phu Nhuan District. We advise using Airbnb to get the best deal. When you contact us, our student care staff will give you personalized advice.