3D Photorealistic Rendering: Interiors & Exteriors with mental ray and 3ds Max

Revitalize your architectural visualizations by bringing new levels of realism to them with an enhanced command of the mental ray toolset in 3ds Max. Full-color, step-by-step tutorials give you a firm understanding of the processes and techniques needed to create impressive interior and exterior visualizations. You'll learn how to prepare materials, light a daytime interior scene, use mental ray Physical Sky, and how to save time during complex renders. The second volume should include a day and night version of a retail unit(shop front), for VRay and mental ray; as well a typical studio lighting scene (for VRay and mental ray).