EXR Channels and Post DOF/Mblur


A quick tutorial explaining how to add post Depth of Field and Motion blur inside of After Effects using EXR G-Buffer channels.

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MR Tutorial - Studio Lighting Prt 2

Here is part two of my studio lighting series.  This one covers how to render you items over a completely white background and the second half shows you how to render out your own fully spherical hdr studio light images for future use.  The next installment will cover how to up the photo-realness by adding imperfections to your sky portals.  Enjoy!

This entry was written by smashley, posted on December 13, 2009 at 2:03 pm, filed under tutorial and tagged , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

MR Tutorial - Studio Lighting Prt 1

Here is a quick tutorial showing a simple way to achieve studio quality lighting in Mental Ray.  It will be the first in a series of installments.  Next up…I’ll show a quick trick on how to create studio light hdr’s from your skyportal lights.

This entry was written by smashley, posted on November 29, 2009 at 12:30 am, filed under tutorial. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.