Jul 04
iray for exteriors update
Figured I would give a little status update on the iray for exteriors article I’m working on. Between work, family and “stuff”, I haven’t completely wrapped this one up yet. However, I have been working on it as time allows and want to share where the scene is in it’s current state. Read on for the details. Read more
Jun 13
iray for exterior scenes
For this article I thought I’d venture down a different road with iray a bit and render something a little more different than the vehicle scenes I typically render with it. I figured an architectural scene with some grass & trees would be a good place to start. I will need to split this article into two or three separate posts. This is basically part one, adding geometry and the untextured lighting setup. Read more
You’ve probably seen some info posted about mental images being no more? Info like THIS, or the often silly rumors and speculations posted in discussion forum threads like THIS. What’s the truth and what does this mean for the future of mental ray or iray? I have no idea! But rather than jump to any outrageous knee-jerk reaction I think I’ll just keep a wait-n-see attitude. Read more
May 11
News for Digital Artists
I wanted to take a moment and help spread the word about an upcoming event (EUE) and the call for entries to the CGA Awards 2011. Up first, there’s going to be another EUE (End User Event) this year. While I’ve YET to attend this event I hear wonderful things about it from those that have attended and I look forward to being one of those people someday. Read more
Apr 25
Why iray?
I’ve been getting peppered with emails, PM’s, facebook messages, smoke signals, you name it about why I’d use iray and/or why anyone else should. Well, it’s just another digital tool in our ever growing software toolbox. While I was eating supper tonight I prepared a few examples showing what I feel are benefits to iray. Read on for more… Read more