Lynda.com Maya 2011 Lighting and Rendering In Mental Ray [PROPER] 1.09GB | HF & FS Links | Release Date:July 22, 2010 http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=61222
Maya 2011 Lighting and Rendering in mental ray with Eric Keller shows how to master practical mental ray techniques for rendering models created in Maya. This course walks through the most efficient and innovative mental ray techniques, including direct versus indirect lighting methods, creating different types of shadows, using the new ShadowMap camera, and reusing shadow and final gathering maps. A chapter on optimizing render times and enhancing render quality is also included. Exercise files are included with the course.