Introduction to Character Look Development in V-Ray and Maya
Pluralsight
Course Summary
If you want to create interesting and unique looks for your characters, this course is perfect for you. You'll get in-depth look at Shader look development and lighting in V-Ray and Maya, how to create a look-development asset, and more.
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Course Description
V-Ray is an advanced raytracing engine by Chaos group that offers an advanced rendering platform as a plug-in for Maya and other 3D rendering platforms. This course, Introduction to Character Look Development in V-Ray and Maya, will teach you how to use V-Ray to render and light unique and high-quality characters. First, you'll be brought up to speed with some of the latest advanced shading, especially in relation to the VRayFastSSS2 Shader. Next, you will learn how to create a look-development asset, as well as how to shade and light your creature. Finally, you'll explore the complex Shader development work flow within V-Ray and Maya and learn how to make sense of it for your own needs. By the end of this course, you'll not only have a finished render of a creature, but you'll also have the skills you need to work in V-Ray and Maya to bring your own characters to life in the future.
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Course Syllabus
Course Overview- 1m 17s
—Course Overview 1m 17sUsing VRayFastSSS2 Shader to Shade a 3D Creature in Maya- 58m 47s
—Introduction To Module and The VRayFastSSS2 Shader 7m 9s
—Understanding Scene Scale in Relation To VRayFastSSS2 Shader 10m 4s
—Setting Character Asset In Relation To Scene Scale 9m 17s
—Exploring VRayBlend Material In Relation To VRayFastSSS2 6m 58s
—Applying VRayFastSSS2 Shader to Character Asset And Adjusting Textures 8m 10s
—Continue Adjusting The VRayFastSSS2 Shader 5m 45s
—Refining Reflection Parameter on The VRayFastSSS2 Shader 5m 43s
—Final Adjustments and Module Summary Shader 5m 39sUsing Vray Lights to Light and Render a 3D Creature in Maya- 31m 58sUsing NUKE to Composite Our 3D with Background Image- 17m 53s
