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"when you are using p/graphic exposure do you have your gamma set at 1.8 regardless of what it is you are rendering??"
Yes I do. Then I use either the gamma/gain utility or the gamma override option to properly configure my linear gamma 1.0 items like .hdr's and/or bump/displacement maps.
Hi Jeff, I have one problem with the mental ray Arch&Design Material when I check on the option Fast Interpolate. I post my problem in the post http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=4999627#post4999627, i'm trying tofind one solution for this but it's hard. If you knos one solution for how I solve this problem, can you help me?
I m working mainly with Arch & Design Material in Max 9 (MR 5). I hear that in Mental Ray is more powerful in Max 2008 (MR 6). Please tell me Should I Switch to Max 2008 or continue with Max 9 in order to render "Interior" models efficiently. R u working in MAx 9 ior Max 2008?
Each version since Max9 seems to improve mental ray quite a bit. Benefits for mental ray in 3ds Max 2008 include the photographic exposure control & production shaders. The production shaders are compatible with Max9, so you don't need to upgrade to use those. The photographic exposure control does not work with Max9, so you'll have to upgrade to enjoy that...but some are happy with the log. exposure control or some of the camera exposure control options...everyone has their own workflow's/preferences.
Should you upgrade from Max9 to 2008? Well, I'd say at this point in time it's moreso a question of upgrading to 2009...and to that I'd give a resounding YES to most mental ray users. For me personally, the mr proxy objects would be worth the upgrade price alone.
Hi Jeff.
Do the Max 2009 was introduced?, I m just ignorant abt it that Max 2009 was introduced. Can u tell me what is ur personal preference regarding using Max 2008 or Max 9. I want to do interior rendering efficiently, do max 2008 serve my this purpose?.
Also I heard that Photometric lights yield good results in "Interior rendering" if the geometry is physically correct. Pls tell me what is the meaning of "physically correctness" of Geometry. Is it related with some specefic parameteres, which should be set in Max to achieve "physically correctness" or is it related with drawing in Autocad.
I m used to drawing Autocad then import it to Max.
Thanks for now.
3ds Max 2009 / 3ds Max Design 2009 isn't available right now, but should be released around the 25th of March per the info on Ken Pimentel's blog. He's a senior product manager at Autodesk. Here's a link to his blog if anyone doesn't already have it: http://area.autodesk.com/index.php/blogs_ken/blog_list/
3ds Max 2008 also introduced the portal lights which make interior lighting easier/nicer looking. So yes, I'd recommend the upgrade from Max9 to 2008 for architectural work in mental ray. But if you're considering upgrading now or in the near future, please keep in mind that 2009 is about to be released...so make sure you get access to that (via subscription), or just wait until 2009 is released and then buy your upgrade (but it'll probably be more expensive to upgrade Max9 to 2009).
Physically correct geometry normally means that you simply make sure the model is to a known scale. You don't want a wall that's 1 mile long instead of 100 feet, etc. If you do all your modeling in CAD, then this shouldn't be an issue for you.
jeff could you explain the gamma gain you mentioned here :
"when you are using p/graphic exposure do you have your gamma set at 1.8 regardless of what it is you are rendering??"
Yes I do. Then I use either the gamma/gain utility or the gamma override option to properly configure my linear gamma 1.0 items like .hdr's and/or bump/displacement maps.
i am trying to light a scene with hdri image and was wondering what i need to do to get the gamma of the hdr correct, i am not using exposure, i just have your material test lab scene, with a skylight, is there a better way to use hdri with this scene?
I m doing Interior Modeling up to Floor, walls, Ceiling but lack of knowledge how to Model Further. Pls refer to Professional Interior Modeling tutorials. Also what is combination of lights I shud use which are comptaible with MR & (A & D) materials. Also I m finding MR Arch & Design tutorials for giving professonal looking touch.
