Hi lake-classroom,

I have very little to go on. Typically, I need a project file, but my best guess is that it is not directly solvable with that.

Please download the file below.
https://stcineversityprod02.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2024_PROJECTS_DRS/20240615_CV4_2024_drs_24_TXpn_01.zip

Open it and see if you get a rendered image in the RS Render View, as I have (see screenshot inside the folder). I have also placed the RS Asset manager in the screenshot. Does it look the same on your screen?

If it opens black, allow the system to optimize the texture momentarily.
Screenshot 2024-06-15 at 11.19.56 PM.jpg

If nothing works, please check with tech support.
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

One tip: Check if that also happens when you save your project with Assets to a USB thumb drive, and the texture is in a tex folder. This is just to exclude read-and-write issues.

Anyway, sorry that you have that problem. It's not fun.

My best wishes