Exporting a render from V-Ray involves setting up the output settings before rendering or saving the image after rendering is complete. The method depends on whether you are exporting a single still image or a sequence of images for an animation.
## Setting Up Render Output
Before you start rendering, you typically need to configure where V-Ray will save the output files and what format they should be in. These settings are usually found within the V-Ray Asset Editor, often under the "Render Output" or similar section within the renderer settings.
### Exporting a Single Still Image
For a single render, the most common method is:
1. **Render the image:** Start the rendering process.
2. **Save from the V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB):** Once the render is complete or at a stage you want to save, use the save function within the V-Ray Frame Buffer window.
* Click the save icon (often looks like a floppy disk).
* Browse to the desired folder path.
* Specify a file name.
* Choose the file type (e.g., JPG, PNG, TIF, EXR).
* Click Save.
### Exporting Render Sequences for Animation
If you are rendering an animation or a series of images, V-Ray is configured to automatically save each frame as it finishes. According to the reference provided (related to V-Ray for SketchUp animation export), to get **"all the images in a sequence,"** you need to configure the render output settings beforehand.
Here's how this typically works, incorporating the information from the reference:
1. **Enable Animation/Sequence Output:** In the V-Ray renderer settings, make sure the animation or sequence output option is enabled. This tells V-Ray you are rendering multiple frames.
2. **Add a Folder Path:** You must **"add a folder path where we want all the images to be stored."** This is a crucial step to ensure your sequence files are organized in a specific directory on your computer.
* Locate the output path setting.
* Click to browse or type the desired folder location.
3. **Specify a File Type:** You must **"specify a file type"** for the sequence images. Choosing the right format is important based on quality needs and how you plan to use the images (e.g., for post-processing or video editing).
* Select from the available file formats (e.g., PNG, JPG, TIFF, EXR). PNG and EXR are common for sequences as they support alpha channels (transparency) and higher color depth.
4. **Set File Naming Convention:** V-Ray typically allows you to define how the files will be named, often including padding for the frame number (e.g., `myrender_0001.png`, `myrender_0002.png`).
5. **Set Frame Range:** Define the range of frames you want to render (e.g., frames 1 to 100).
6. **Start Render:** Initiate the batch render or animation render process. V-Ray will automatically save each frame to the specified folder path with the defined file type and naming convention.
| Export Type | Method | Output Location | File Format Selection |
| :------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------- |
| **Single Still Image** | Save directly from V-Ray Frame Buffer | Choose location when saving | Selected during save process |
| **Render Sequence** | Configure Render Output settings beforehand | **Add a folder path** (as per reference) before rendering | **Specify a file type** (as per reference) before rendering |
By configuring these settings before starting an animation render, you ensure that all frames are automatically saved correctly in the desired location and format, creating your image sequence.
