Mental ray for Maya, 3dsMax, and XSI

By Boaz Livny

Subjects: Computer graphics, Computer programs, Programming (Mathematics), 3ds max (Computer file), Nonfiction, Three-dimensional display systems, XSL (Document markup language), Computer Technology, Mental ray (Computer file), Maya (Computer file), Rendering, Mathematical optimization, Programming (mathematics), Ray tracing

Description: 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.