Simply Maya - Physically Accurate Lighting in mental ray

Length: 2 Hours 38 Minutes

Level: Intermediate

Software: Maya 2013

Lesson 1: Linear WF & Lighting to Scale

Lesson 2: Physical Sun & Sky Nodes

Lesson 3: Color Bleed & Final Gather Maps

Lesson 4: Portal Lights & Global Illumination

Lesson 5: SSS Material for Stained Glass

Lesson 6: Frosted Glass & Glossy Wood

Lesson 7: Background & Finalizing Shading

Lesson 8: Bringing in Tree Shadows

This project takes you through the workflow of physically accurate lighting in mental ray. It shows you how to light up the scene you see above with the ultimate goal being to give you control over the illumination of your own scenes.