Mar 23, 2009

"Using Subsurface Scattering Shaders" by i3D Tutorials In this video, we will look at how to work with the subsurface scattering shader that comes with SOFTIMAGE|XSI. Learn how to use the render tree to setup and implement this useful and interesting shader to achieve a realistic look for soft translucent materials. We will be working on surfacing a...

Mar 23, 2009

"Rendering for Animation with Final Gathering" by i3D Tutorials In this video taken from our “Rendering with SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.I: mental ray” training product, we will get to see how to properly setup an architectural scene in preparation for camera animation using mental ray and Final Gathering. Without the right technique, rendering any...

Feb 28, 2009

"Irradiance Particles and HDRI Rendering" by i3D Tutorials In this video taken from our “Rendering with SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.II: mental ray” training product, we will get to see how to use the new irradiance particles indirect illumination algorithm and combine it with image based lighting using HDRI rendering. This technique allows us to use...

Feb 28, 2009

"Irradiance Particles in mental ray for Maya 2009" by i3D Tutorials Irradiance Particles in mental ray for Maya 2009 In this video, from “Introduction to Rendering with mental ray in Autodesk Maya 2009”, we will continue to become familiar with the new Irradiance Particles feature from the latest version of mental ray. Learn how to start...

Feb 28, 2009

"Invisible Tutorial " by Jason Godbey 3Dtutorials.sk recommendation: To maximise the realism of your models and textures we recommend using high quality photo textures from the #1 texture website www.environment-textures.com In this tutorial I’ll explain how I did the modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and post-work for the image...