在这部教程中，我们来一步步的学习通过maya2012的mentalray渲染器创造照片级渲染图像。

这部教学对于那些有一定的mentalray经验，想进一步提高的人来说非常适合。

我们将学习到：

学习拍摄参考资料和拍摄计划

通过定位去设置图像并精确测量

maya多边形建模

材质设定

mentalray的区域光

UV和贴图

照明和阴影设定

取景好构图

maya的线性流程

AE合成

This step by step tutorial in Maya 2012 will take you through the complete process of creating a photorealistic render of acrylic paint tubes in mental ray.

The project is excellent for Maya users who already have some experience with mental ray and wish to take their work to the next level creating high quality renders that can be used for product visualizations in advertisement.

What you will learn:

Study photographic reference material and shot planning

Setting up images in Maya with locators and accurate measurements

Polygon object modeling in Maya

Creating realistic shaders for plastic painted metal chrome and canvas

Setting up mental ray area lights to match real world lighting

Creating UV maps and adding textures with labels

Photorealistic lighting and shading techniques

Shot composition and camera angles

Linear workflow in Maya

Post-production in After Effects (optional bonus track)

http://simplymaya.com/autodesk-maya-video-tutorial/lighting-and-rendering/product-visualizations-in-mental-ray/?tut_id=204