O'Connor, Jennifer, 1962-

Mastering mental ray : rendering techniques for 3D & CAD professionals / Jennifer O'Connor. - Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley, c2010. - xxii, 345 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.). - Sybex serious skills . - Serious skills. .

Includes index.

Mental ray essentials -- Materials and maps -- Light, shadows, and exposure control -- Rendering -- Indirect illumination and final gather -- Global illumination and caustics -- Importons and irradiance particles -- Effects -- Mental ray for architecture -- Mental ray for design.

The focus of this book is on producing realistic images using a modern workflow, including photometric lighting tools and energy-correct materials.

0470563850 (paper/DVD : alk. paper) 9780470563854 (paper/DVD : alk. paper)

2010003134

GBB004186 bnb

015462006 Uk


Mental ray (Computer file)


Computer-aided design.
Three-dimensional display systems.

T 385 / O23 2010

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