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In this series of tutorials, we'll be taking a detailed look at each of mental ray's light nodes. Software required: Maya 2008 and up.

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In this series of tutorials, we'll be taking a detailed look at each of mental ray's light nodes. Software required: Maya 2008 and up.

In this series of tutorials, we'll be taking a detailed look at each of mental ray's light nodes. Each video is a self-contained tutorial centering on one of mental ray's nodes. This means that these tutorials can be viewed in any order you wish, allowing you to jump straight to the content that is most relevant to you. Over the course of these tutorials, we'll learn how each node works and best practices to utilize for attaining desired results while saving time. Software required: Maya 2008 and up.

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Introduction and Project Overview
mental ray Nodes Reference Library: Lights

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Introduces learners to mental ray's robust node-based lighting system for Maya
Leads an in-depth look at the nodes, which empowers learners with flexibility and control over lighting effects
Is applicable to Maya versions 2008 and up, enabling learners using various versions of the software to benefit
Offers self-contained comprehensive tutorials on each node, allowing learners to focus on specific topics of interest
May require learners to have a working knowledge of Maya and lighting principles to fully grasp the concepts
Assumes learners have access to Maya 2008 or later versions, which may not be readily available to all

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