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Introduction to V-Ray for Maya

In this series of lessons, we will be taking an introductory look at many of the rendering features found in V-Ray for Maya. Software required: Maya 2011 and higher.

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In this series of lessons, we will be taking an introductory look at many of the rendering features found in V-Ray for Maya. Using the V-Ray rendering engine, we can create highly realistic renders inside of Maya, but understanding how to properly use the rendering features of V-Ray is of critical importance. In these lessons, we will explore many tools and concepts of V-Ray such as the various methods for simulating global illumination and understanding when each of these methods should be used. We will also look at the specialized V-Ray lights and how to properly use these lights in order to achieve a high degree of realism. We will also learn how to utilize the V-Ray Sun and Sky to create realistic outdoor lighting, we will learn how to utilize some of the specialized V-Ray materials, how to render our images into multiple passes, and exploring many additional rendering features found in V-Ray. Software required: Maya 2011 and higher.

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