Chaos Envision Named Annual Subscription

100% ray-tracing in real-timeEnjoy physically accurate lighting, reflections, shadows, and global illumination while supporting scenes that can grow into the trillions. This ensures unmatched visual fidelity without relying on screen-space tricks or raster-based shortcuts.

Complex scenesHandle richly detailed scenes with trillions of polygons while maintaining real-time performance and ray-traced quality. The engine behind Envision efficiently manages intricate geometry, high-resolution content and dense environments, without compromising speed or stability.

Immersive environmentCombining volumetric effects, animated vegetation, and high-fidelity assets with dynamic camera controls, Envision delivers a rich sense of depth, atmosphere, and spatial context in architectural scenes.

Lifelike charactersHyper realistic 4D people and smart vehicles, driven by behavior-based movement, make it effortless to create complex crowd and traffic simulations that seamlessly follow real-world rules and intersection dynamics.

AnimationAn intuitive timeline that coordinates camera movements, environment changes, and scene variations. With an easy-to-learn workflow and user-friendly interface, creating cinematic animations is fast, effortless, and visually striking.

Creative controlObject-level manipulation of referenced scenes and included assets enables extensive customization of materials, positioning, behaviors, and more, giving artists greater flexibility and reducing dependence on creative teams.

AssemblyCombine render-ready content from a variety of creation tools. Envision can assemble .vrscene files with common industry formats (.fbx, .obj, .dae), while also supporting canned animations and audio tracks. Instantly transfer data from Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino via Chaos Bridge, or from any application served by Enscape or V-Ray.

Continuous designEnvision visualizations remain linked to the original scenes throughout the entire process, promoting a non-destructive workflow. This persistent connection ensures that updates to the source model, such as changes in geometry, materials, or layouts, automatically propagate into the visualization without requiring a full rebuild, minimizing repetitive work and saving time.

Path following animationsControl precisely the movement of individual objects and cameras along predefined trajectories, ideal for animating walkthroughs, flyovers, and complex motions like aircraft, bird, or even conveyor belt systems. Detailed fine-tuning of speed, orientation, and timing ensures smooth, coordinated motion within your scenes.

Design explorationDefine as many scene variations as needed in order to research various lighting scenarios, materials, object transformations and visibility settings. Quickly animate transitions between versions to create immersive design reviews such as phasing demonstrations and interactive spatial exploration in full-screen, over-the-shoulder presentations.

Physical Materials LibraryA wide range of realistic, ready-to-use materials, from metals and glass to wood, concrete, and fabrics. All material options are based on real-world physical properties, enabling accurate light interaction and high visual fidelity with minimal setup.

Material EditorMix multiple material types to create complex textures - such as weathering, ageing, patina and more. Adjust material properties like glossiness, roughness, tonality and micro details to refine the overall appearance and add character to your visualizations.

One-click enhancementsEasily apply complex effects like rounded corners, translucency, strands, displacement, and more with a single click. Envision’s one-click enhancements simplify the process, allowing you to add sophisticated visual details quickly and effortlessly.

Decal objectsEasily create authentic textures by adding decal graphics to flat or curved surfaces. Quickly adjust projection to perfectly align decals with the object’s shape, unlocking more artistic looks and greater visual realism.

Vegetation & windBring your scenes to life with realistic wind effects that animate trees, plants, and grass. Subtle or strong breeze effects create natural movement and more lively environments.

CrowdsBenefit from a vast collection of characters to populate your scenes. Effortlessly simulate natural crowd walking behavior to create bustling urban environments or lively event spaces.

TrafficInstantly generate realistic vehicle traffic that flows, interacts with pedestrians and even responds to terrain geometry. Simulate busy streets and project fit for urban environments.

Proximity sensorsAdd interactive space exploration with proximity-activated object animations, triggered when a specific component gets near key items such as doors, windows or elevators.

Playful animation effectsAutomate the animation of multiple elements, with creative control over motion, randomization, and transitions and visualize construction phases or evolving scenes over time.

Environment animationsAnimate solar studies, light source combinations, and lighting profiles, including IES lights, colour temperatures, and intensities to demonstrate how natural light changes throughout the day.

Canned .vrscene animationsCombine Envision’s intuitive animation tools with external animation software, offering a hybrid approach for creating expressive, professional animations.

AudioEnhance your animations with synchronized ambient sounds—like conversation or clinking glasses in a restaurant. Control timing and transitions for polished, client-ready content.

.vrsceneThe .vrscene file format provides a unified structure for architectural visualizations, including materials, lighting, and design decisions, enabling seamless integration within the Chaos ecosystem for streamlined workflows.

Common exchange formatsEnvision can also import other widely used exchange formats (.fbx, .obj, .dae) from tools that do not support .vrscene. This ensures broad compatibility across different modeling workflows and enables teams to bring in assets from virtually any 3D software for visualization.

File linkingThanks to the file linking, Envision enables distributed teams to work simultaneously on the same project. Visualization decisions are aligned with design iterations, providing for quick adjustments and removing the need to restart the whole process from scratch.

Render controlsSimple and intuitive settings let you tailor the rendering process to your needs—optimize for speed when quick previews are needed, or increase quality settings to produce high-fidelity, photorealistic images and animations.

Still image renderingGenerate high-end still images with exceptional visual realism, ideal for presentations, marketing, and design reviews. With powerful engine performance, you’ll rarely face rendering limitations due to scene size or the number and quality of your assets.

Render queuesAutomate batch rendering of images and animations across selected camera views. Integrated with AI enhancer and Cloud Collaboration, this workflow reduces manual effort and ensures consistent output.

Cloud collaborationSeamlessly send stills and panoramas to Chaos Collaboration for real-time feedback and approval. Collaborators and stakeholders can comment directly on visuals, enabling smooth, centralized communication and faster decision-making throughout the design process.

360-degree panorama renderingGenerate fully immersive 360-degree panoramas that let viewers explore your project from every angle in a single view. Ideal for interactive virtual tours, these panoramas can be shared via Chaos Collaboration.

Full-screenEnter a distraction-free, full-screen mode designed for over-the-shoulder reviews and client presentations. This lean interface keeps the focus on the design while offering quick access to scene and environment variations.

Navigation presetsEasily switch between navigation styles based on your preferred 3D software. Navigating scenes, interacting with objects, and making adjustments feels fast and familiar. Currently supported: Enscape and 3ds Max, with more coming soon.

Replace object & instances toolQuickly swap objects in your scene with alternatives from the project, Cosmos, or custom asset library. Replace a single object or all its instances while preserving position, rotation, and scale.

Selection controlsWork more easily with dense object layouts using precise, configurable selection controls. Filter by object type, toggle selection through transparent geometry, and switch between window or crossing modes to ensure accurate selections every time.

Animated tooltipsLearning tools and features is easy - just hover over a tool to see a brief, animated demo of its key functions right in the interface. These visual guides help users learn faster, reduce errors, and unlock new creative possibilities.