mental ray for Maya, 3ds Max, and XSI: A 3D Artist's Guide to Rendering
by Boaz Livny
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Author: Boaz LivnyEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-02-20
ISBN: 0470008547
Number of pages: 740
Publisher: Sybex
Accessories:
- Maya Professional Tips and Techniques
- Maya Visual Effects: The Innovator's Guide
- Introducing 3ds Max 2008
- 3ds Max 2008 Bible
- The Art of Maya: An Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics
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Book Review: Mental ray Maya,3ds, XSI---Excellent!!
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is the book that goes under the hood of the mechanics of mental ray. I learned so much by reading it. The MR features in all three apps are equally explained. The author describes the topics in detail:
Shaders,Shaders and more... (Architectural shaders little explanation)
Final Gathering and Ambient Occlusion
Subsurface Scattering
Indirect Illumination
Textures and projection, and more....
A Bonus chapter on Surface Approximation on CD
I recommend it to all CG artist.
Summary of mental ray for Maya, 3ds Max, and XSI: A 3D Artist's Guide to Rendering
Turn 3D models into film-worthy digital animations by mastering mental ray rendering once and for all. This must-have guide is the only book on the market to focus exclusively on mental ray in Maya, 3ds Max, and XSI, and it's packed with techniques and insights you can't get anywhere else. Best of all, the book's advanced rendering concepts apply to other rendering software as well, including V-Ray, Brazil, Maxwell and RenderMan. Discover advanced lighting, camera, and workflow techniques that usually take professionals years to figure out.Web Graphics Books
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