Corona on 3ds Max for Rendering -

About Course

Every architecture student or graduate faces challenges when learning to create hyper-realistic renders to professionally visualize their ideas. Corona and 3ds Max are the industry-standard tools used by architects and interior designers to achieve the best results. In this course, you’ll learn the complete process of creating a render using Corona Renderer in 3ds Max — from navigating the interface and modeling, to setting up your scene and final rendering. No prior experience with 3ds Max or Corona is required, and by the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to produce advanced-level renders.

What Will I Learn?

3ds Max interface
Importing 2D and 3D files into 3ds Max
Basic modeling on 3ds Max
Adding lights, cameras, and materials
Creating renders using Corona
Post producing renders on Corona and on Photoshop

Target Audience

This course is designed for students or graduates in Architecture, Urban Design, or Interior Design who want to master rendering with Corona in 3ds Max, progressing from beginner to advanced levels.

Students’ Results

Sama Emad

Hana Tag

Farida Amr

Mirhan Mohamed

Carol Amgad

Marina Hazem

Course instructor: Mohamed Atef

Instructor Portfolio

Students’ Reviews

The programme is extremely useful and interesting, and whenever I learnt anything new or soaked it in, I became amazed while doing so. Since I had a lot on to do, I don’t think I would have achieved everything I needed to, but the benefits I did receive were amazing, and Atef was an outstanding instructor <3!

Yara Essam

I actually liked Corona a lot and see myself using it in the future but i believe that i still have a lot of practice to do especially that not all the information has been 100% memorised and well practiced such as the advanced materials usage and post production methods. It was a time well spent and i do not regret choosing this experience with you.

nour hassouna

I like corona and prefer it over any other rendering plugins, it’s so beneficial and quite simple and easy, definitely will be using it in the future.

Israa Alasmawy

I had an old bad experience with Corona but after the course I started learning more

Hana eldeeb

Thankful for this course
Thx atef and yara 🙏🏻😊

Mirhan MohamedCompany Name

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous experience in Corona or 3ds Max to register for this course?

No, you don’t need any prior experience with Corona, 3ds Max, or other rendering software. However, experience with modeling and 2D drafting is required.

Will I practice what is being explained in the lessons?

Yes, there is a full rendering project that every student is required to complete in order to pass the course and receive their certificate. This project ensures you understand everything covered in the course and makes a great addition to your portfolio!

Why should I learn rendering using Corona and not any other rendering software?

Corona is widely known for its user-friendly interface and stunning, photorealistic results. It’s one of the most popular rendering engines in the architecture and interior design industries, making it an ideal choice for beginners and professionals alike.

What is the duration of this course?

The course runs for 3 months. During this time, you’ll have access to all the lessons and will be expected to complete your final rendering project. You can repeat the course as many times as you need during these 3 months at your own pace.

Can I take this course if I’m a first-year architecture student?

We recommend this course after your first or second year, once you’ve developed a solid foundation in 2D drafting and 3D modeling. This ensures you’re ready to dive into rendering with confidence.

Will I learn render post-production techniques in Photoshop?

Yes! You’ll learn essential post-production techniques that can take your render from good to great — including how to adjust lighting, contrast, and add final touches. Check out the full course outline below to know the full course details.

Does the course include learning how to model on 3ds Max?

While the main focus of the course is rendering, it will also include a modeling section that covers basic tools such as importing, modifying, and editing models—everything you need to know about modeling to support the rendering process. Check out the full course outline below to know the full course details.

Will I be able to create professional-quality renders after completing this course?

Yes! By the end of the course, if you watch all the lessons and apply them to your project, you’ll have the tools, techniques, and hands-on experience needed to create high-quality, professional renders. You’ll learn how to set up lighting, materials, cameras, and post-production to bring your designs to life. Like any skill, your results will improve with practice, but this course is designed to explain to you step by step every single thing you need to know about rendering using Corona and 3ds Max. You’ll also have direct access to the instructor through a Discord channel, where you can ask questions as often as you need, in whatever way works best for you.

Does the course cover both exterior and interior renders?

Absolutely, the course takes you through the process of creating both exterior and interior high-quality renders with many different camera angles, lighting scenarios, moods, and styles.

What type of rendering styles will I learn?

The course offers a wide variety of rendering styles ranging from different camera angles, and different interior and exterior lighting situations such as daytime, overcast, blue hour and golden hour! Check out the full course outline below to know the full course details.

Course Content

3DS Max Interface

Introduction

02:09
Course Breakdown

01:36
Join The Discord Server
Navigation

00:48
Toolbars and Menus

09:39
Creating and Modifying

01:44
View Layouts

08:14
Move, Rotate, Scale

03:30
Selection

04:13
Snapping

06:08
Layers

09:18
Hide, Freeze, Isolate

03:11
Task 01

00:30
To Start Resources

Modelling

Importing 2D CAD files

07:33
Importing 3D Models

05:00
Relinking Textures

02:57
Basic Modelling – Part 1

08:38
Basic Modelling – Part 2

07:00
Basic Modelling – Part 3

25:01
Creating an Opening

13:39
Modelling from 2D Plan

11:45
Floor Generator

19:23
Topography Landscape Modelling

12:12
Task 02

00:38
Task-02 Resources
Troubleshooting

00:14

Composition and Camera

Composition Elements

04:34
Composition Rules

07:34
Composition Techniques: Hero Shot

04:43
Composition Techniques: Front Shot

04:14
Composition Techniques: Closeup Shot

04:12
Composition Techniques: Wide Shot

02:00
Must-Know Composition Elements

13:49
Camera Setup

15:21
Setting the Aspect Ratio

04:10
Camera Settings

13:27
Image Comp-Helper Plugin

03:42
Task 03

00:30
Task-03 Resources

Lighting

Lighting Scenarios

16:27
Corona Toolbar

05:36
Lighting Sources

06:17
Adding Sun

14:46
Sun Visibility Controls

05:16
Sunlight Guidelines

18:06
Adding Environment (Corona Sky)

09:05
Corona Sky Settings

17:14
Edit Corona Sky Colors

04:32
Adding HDRI Maps

21:01
Adding Artificial Lights

10:29
Advanced Corona Lights

12:29
LightMix

15:54
LightMix Part 2 + Corona Lister

12:16
Corona Post

16:09
Achieving White Balance

26:58
Achieving Contrast Part 1

17:57
Achieving Contrast Part 2

10:42
Lighting Steps

02:39
Task 04

00:33
Creating Exterior Daytime Mood

31:25
Creating Exterior Overcast Mood

18:29
Creating Exterior Golden Hour Mood

15:25
Creating Exterior Blue Hour Mood

11:53
Creating Interior Daytime Mood

17:14
Creating Interior Overcast Mood

05:54
Creating Interior Golden Hour Mood

07:15
Creating Interior Blue Hour Mood

10:22
Controlling All the Moods in One Scene

04:00
Task 05

00:23

Materials

Creating a Material

04:22
Introduction to Material – Part 1

15:33
Introduction to Material – Part 2

17:16
Introduction to Material – Part 3

05:44
Task 06

00:30
Task-06 Resources
Normal or Bump Map

08:32
Displacement Map

07:25
Creating Basic Materials

09:04
How to Get High Quality Materials

12:55
Creating Wood Material

06:12
Creating Ceramic Tiles Material

12:45
Creating Brick Material

04:56
Creating Stone Material

09:10
UVW Mapping

09:59
Material Color Correction

08:23
Dirt Maps – Part 1

10:37
Dirt Maps – Part 2

07:45
Ambient Occlusion

09:12
Blending Materials Textures

07:13
Task 07

00:31
Task-07 Resources
Multi-Sub Objects

06:08
UVW Mapping Randomizer

03:38
Corona Multi Map

05:59
Corona Rounded Edges

01:44
Corona Slicer Material

02:04
Corona Fabric Material

18:47
Multi-Texture Plugin

03:54
Corona Decals

07:43
Creating Water Material

11:27
Creating Volumetric Material

09:16
Corona Light Material

03:07
Adding Image as a Background

07:51
Corona Proxy

04:34
Chaos Scatter

14:59
Creating Grass Material

09:22
Sky Override

03:06
Task 08

00:36
Following The system

00:53

Rendering

Post-Production

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About Course

What Will I Learn?

Target Audience

Students’ Results

Course instructor: Mohamed Atef

Instructor Portfolio

Students’ Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Content

3DS Max Interface

Join The Discord Server

Navigation

Toolbars and Menus

Creating and Modifying

View Layouts

Move, Rotate, Scale

Selection

Snapping

Layers

Hide, Freeze, Isolate

Task 01

To Start Resources

Modelling

Importing 2D CAD files

Importing 3D Models

Relinking Textures

Basic Modelling – Part 1

Basic Modelling – Part 2

Basic Modelling – Part 3

Creating an Opening

Modelling from 2D Plan

Floor Generator

Task 02

Task-02 Resources

Composition and Camera

Composition Elements

Composition Rules

Composition Techniques: Hero Shot

Composition Techniques: Front Shot

Composition Techniques: Closeup Shot

Composition Techniques: Wide Shot

Must-Know Composition Elements

Setting the Aspect Ratio

Camera Settings

Image Comp-Helper Plugin

Task 03

Task-03 Resources

Lighting

Lighting Scenarios

Corona Toolbar

Adding Sun

Sun Visibility Controls

Sunlight Guidelines

Adding Environment (Corona Sky)

Corona Sky Settings

Edit Corona Sky Colors

Adding HDRI Maps

Adding Artificial Lights

Advanced Corona Lights

LightMix

LightMix Part 2 + Corona Lister

Corona Post

Achieving White Balance

Achieving Contrast Part 1

Achieving Contrast Part 2

Lighting Steps

Task 04

Creating Exterior Overcast Mood

Creating Exterior Golden Hour Mood

Creating Exterior Blue Hour Mood

Creating Interior Daytime Mood

Creating Interior Overcast Mood

Creating Interior Golden Hour Mood

Creating Interior Blue Hour Mood

Controlling All the Moods in One Scene

Task 05

Materials

Creating a Material

Introduction to Material – Part 1

Introduction to Material – Part 2