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Chaos Corona 10 released!

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Corona 10 is out now, with a focus on streamlining your workflow and helping you be driven by your creativity!

NEW FEATURES VIDEO

Here’s the quick overview of just some of the biggest new features:

DOWNLOAD

Start downloading while you read!

https://corona-renderer.com/download/

Trial Refresh: All users, even on a trial, get a full 30 day trial refresh to try out both the new features, and the new products added into the subscription. Download and install Corona 10 from the link above, and enjoy trying all the new features.

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Christmas Contest 2022!

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It’s time to get cozy!

Christmas is coming up, the perfect time to get cozy by the fireplace or curl up on the sofa by the lights of the Christmas tree. It’s also time where we’d like to offer one lucky winner an early Christmas present! Take part in our “Render a Cozy Christmas” contest, and you could win a Yearly Corona Premium License from us, and have your image shared on our official social media channels.

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Chaos Corona 9 released!

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Corona 9 is out now, a release that not only adds powerful new features to Corona itself, it also adds much more to your subscription!

NEW FEATURES VIDEO

Here’s the quick overview of just some of the biggest new features:

DOWNLOAD

Start downloading while you read!

https://corona-renderer.com/download/

Trial Refresh: All users, even on a trial, get a full 30 day trial refresh to try out both the new features, and the new products added into the subscription. Download and install Corona 9 from the link above, and enjoy trying all the new features.

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Chaos Corona 8 released!

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We are excited to announce the release of Corona 8! This is a big release in so many ways:

– It’s the first time we have released the 3ds Max and Cinema 4D versions on the same day

– It’s the first version with our all-new branding which you will find in the software, on our website, in our emails, and more.

– Yes, the official name is now Chaos Corona, not Corona Renderer!

– Most important of all, it has more features than any release before!

NEW FEATURES VIDEO

Here’s the quick overview of just some of the biggest new features:

DOWNLOAD

Start downloading while you read!

https://corona-renderer.com/download/

Trial Refresh: The update to the new licensing and new trial system brings some additional good news: you will get a full 45 days to try out Corona 8 — even if you’ve tried it before! Simply download and install Corona 8 from the link above, and enjoy trying all the new features.

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Corona Renderer 7 for 3ds Max Released!

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We’re pleased to announce the release of Corona Renderer 7 for 3ds Max! With Clearcoat and Sheen in the new Physical Material, easy and fast aerial perspective in the Corona Sky, faster rendering, and many more updates, this release will give you better results, all while making your 3D work easier and speedier!

NEW FEATURES VIDEO

For a quick overview of the biggest features in Corona Renderer 7, here’s the New Features video:

DOWNLOAD

Download while you read so that your installation is ready to go once you finish the blog post!

https://corona-renderer.com/download/

Demo Refresh: If you have tried a previous version of Corona Renderer and your 45-day trial has expired, then you’ll be pleased to hear that we have automatically refreshed the demo period to give everyone an extra 14 days! Simply download and install Corona Renderer 7 from the link above, and activate the demo license right within 3ds Max. Enjoy!

READ MORE ABOUT CORONA RENDERER 7

Behind the scenes: the Corona Renderer development process!

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Developing something as sophisticated and complex as a mature render engine is no easy task. We thought you would enjoy a look behind the scenes at some of what goes into it, and this time our focus is on how we choose what to work on next, and what kinds of things can affect our plans.

Corona Renderer Behind the Scenes
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Corona Renderer 6 for 3ds Max Released!

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Corona Renderer 6 for 3ds Max released

We’re pleased to release Corona Renderer 6 for 3ds Max! This time around we’ve focused on giving you the tools to attain greater realism and be more creative, while also speeding up your workflow.

NEW FEATURES VIDEO

For the tl;dr generation, here’s the New Features video for a quick overview of what is in this release:

DOWNLOAD

Set the download going while you read! Grab it from:

https://corona-renderer.com/download/

Demo Refresh: If you have tried a previous version of Corona Renderer and your 45-day trial has expired, then you’ll be pleased to hear that we have automatically refreshed the demo period to give everyone an extra 14 days! Simply download and install Corona Renderer 6 from the link above, and activate the demo license right within 3ds Max. Enjoy!

Read more ABOUT CORONA RENDERER 6!

Pikcells – creating TV ads for the UK’s No.1 Kitchen Retailer

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Pikcells are a design-driven studio with 15 years in the industry. Recently they’ve been working on something new for them, creating TV ads for long-term client Wren Kitchens, and we caught up with Creative Director Richard Benson to hear how they used Corona to composite actors into a rendered kitchen.

Pikcells, Wren Kitchens TV ads - frame from the final ad
Read ABOUT THE MAKING OF THE WREN TV ADS