Maya 2017 – Create realistic images using Arnold renderer

Learn the fundamentals of Arnold renderer by rendering a realistic scene in Autodesk Maya 2017

Created by: Bhaumik Patel
Experienced 3d artist and instructor

What Will I Learn?

• Render realistic images using Arnold renderer inside Maya
• Use the different light types in Arnold
• Use the aiStandard shader to create wood, glass and metal materials
• Use the aiSkin material to make cheese and grape materials
• Use the Arnold render view to troubleshoot and diagnose renders
• Know how to use the Arnold depth of field controls
• Know how to use samples to reduce grain in an image
• Use sets to smooth objects at render time in Arnold
• Use displacement in Arnold
• Use textures and optimize them using tx maps

Requirements

• Autodesk Maya 2017 or above
• Basic knowledge of Maya including viewport navigation and selecting objects
• Basic rendering using lights, shaders and the renderview

Target audience

• Anyone who wants to learn to use Arnold renderer from beginner level
• Mental ray users who have upgraded to Maya 2017 and want to learn Arnold
• All models are included so there is no modelling required to compete the project