ScatterVL Pro is a volumetric light shader plug-in for 3ds Max, giving users precise control over atmospheric light effects without altering the actual light settings. It allows customization of volumetric light properties like density, color, and spread, and supports custom projector maps for unique effects. Seamlessly blending with FumeFX using the Scanline renderer, ScatterVL Pro enhances lighting realism in complex scenes. Volumetric light effect can also be rendered with V-Ray CPU. Compatible with 3ds Max 2020-2025, version 2.1 is a powerful tool for artists looking to elevate their control over volumetric lighting setups.
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ScatterVL Pro is still the best plugin for volume light effects. It's the only plugin to make such light effects with great control and render speed.

Dietmar Kamp, DK Vision



Stage Lighting

ScatterVL Pro has been instrumental for 3ds Max artists in visualizing stage lighting designs for major events, including the Kenny Chesney 2002 tour, Bon Jovi concerts, TMF Awards, and others.

ScatterVL Pro Radial Gradient

Radial Color

Animatable radial gradient color allows you to create almost every possible stage lighting effect.
ScatterVL Pro attenuation range

Attenuation

Volumetric light attenuation with distance is completely controlled with AFC curve editor and provides a way to design various special effects.
ScatterVL Pro Shadow Compensation

Shadows

Shadow Compensation options creates the illusion of light scattering from the illuminated media into the shadow. That is a really fast and efficient way to simulate the light scattering effect for volumetric lights.