Latest release of real-time ray tracing software adds support for Gaussian Splats, AI Materials, USD and MaterialX
Chaos has released Chaos Vantage 3, a major update to its visualisation platform that allows AEC professionals to explore arch viz scenes in real time complete with real-time ray tracing.
Headline features include support for gaussian splats, enabling users to place their projects directly into lifelike environments, USD and MaterialX for asset exchange across varied pipelines, and access to the Chaos AI Material Generator, to give AEC users precise control over the look of a scene.
“Vantage has always been about giving artists and designers an immediate, photoreal view of their work, whether they’re creating buildings, products or entire worlds,” said Allan Poore, chief product officer, Chaos. “With Vantage 3, we’ve taken that even further for AEC users by introducing USD and MaterialX support, adding new tools to explore designs in a real-world context, refining materials and lighting with greater control, all while keeping the creative process fast, fluid and inspiring.”
With Vantage 3, AEC users can now make the most of Gaussian splats that are part of their V-Ray Scene files. Gaussian splatting allows the real world to be captured as detailed 3D data, quickly turning photos or scans of objects, streets or entire neighbourhoods into editable 3D scenes.
Architects and designers can then place their projects directly into lifelike environments, creating an immediate sense of scale and context. New volumetric rendering takes the immersion even further by adding fog, smoke and light rays, while the Night Sky system introduces astronomically accurate stars, moon phases and even the Milky Way for striking exterior views.
Users also have access to Chaos AI Material Generator, available directly inside the Chaos Cosmos browser, and a new material editor, giving AEC users precise control over the look of a scene, down to the smallest detail.
Integration with the Chaos Cosmos 3D asset library adds thousands of ready-to-use assets — from people and vegetation to furniture — while support for USD unlocks the entire KitBash3D library of 20,000+ production-ready assets.
