Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray
ISBN: 9780240812298
Pages: 295
Format: Book - Paperback
By Roger Cusson and Jamie Cardoso
Description
Revitalize your architectural visualizations by bringing new levels of realism to them with an
enhanced command of the mental ray toolset in 3ds Max. Full-color step-by-step tutorials give you
firm understanding of the processes and techniques needed to create impressive interior and exterior
visualizations. You'll learn how to prepare materials, light a daytime interior scene, use mr Physical Sky,
and how to save time during complex renders. The companion website includes all of the tutorial files and
sample files from the book. Plus find more information at http://jamiecardoso-mentalray.blogspot.com/.
* Beautiful full-color visualization projects provide step-by-step instruction on valuable techniques and tools
* An official Autodesk Techniques co-branded title written by an authoritative expert on visualization
* Companion website contains all of the tutorial files from the book
Contents
Preparing Your Files; Materials in mental ray; Lighting in mental ray; Rendering settings in mental ray;
Materials; Day Lighting an Interior Space; Artificial Lighting for the Interior Space; Designing Materials
For a Reflective Glass Building; Creating an Internal Atrium Scene Lit By Daylight; Working with the mental ray
Physical Sky Shader; Appendices