Review: Nvidia Iray

Iray aims to create predictable photorealistic 3D imagery, but does it deliver?

Our Verdict

Perfect for novice visualisers, or those aiming to create images with a degree of physical accuracy, Iray is a cost effective and straightforward solution. While more high-end rendering engines mght deliver more, Iray is a satisfying compromise between price and performance.

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Iray

Designers can achieve photorealistic results without expert computer graphics knowledge

Iray is owned by Nvidia, the same company that owns Mental Ray. What sets Iray apart from Mental Ray though, is its ability to deliver immediate results within a range of different disciplines including architecture, engineering and advertising.

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

Iray

Perfect for novice visualisers, or those aiming to create images with a degree of physical accuracy, Iray is a cost effective and straightforward solution. While more high-end rendering engines mght deliver more, Iray is a satisfying compromise between price and performance.

Paul Hatton
Writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine. 

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