Global Illumination and Final Gather in Mental Ray

In this video, from “Rendering with mental ray in 3ds max 2010”, learn how to combine two of mental ray’s most powerful features, Global Illumination and Final Gather. Discover how to use these two indirect illumination algorithms together in order to render photo-realistic images fast and easy.

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/i3d/gi_fg_2010.html

Rendering for Animation with Final Gathering

Learn how to properly setup an architectural scene in preparation for camera animation using mental ray and Final Gathering

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/i3d/rendering-animation-final-gathering.html

Irradiance Particles in Mental Ray for Maya 2009

In this video tutorial become familiar with the new Irradiance Particles feature from the latest version of mental ray in Maya

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/i3d/irradiance-particles-mental-ray-maya2009.html

Create a Ocean in 3ds max

This tutorial just give you an idea how you can create an ocean with few simple steps

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/ocean/index.html

Mental Ray Illumination Tutorial

Tutorial which simulates the illumination techniques of a photo studio. Ideal for Industrial/ Product/ Furniture Design

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/illumination/

Caustics through mental Ray

Caustics are really great light effects that you can observe in liquids, glass objects and gems

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/caustics/index.html