2010-04-13

Vray - IM+LC with IES lights


This should be my last test on Vray, using the best solution of interior scene, IM+LC. this time instead of using fixed sampling I uses adaptive sampling which gives faster result and sharper edges as well. The IES lights gives more realistic feeling but it doesn't support the emissive material mapping for IES files, which means u need to set up a vray light underneath an emitting object which I found its a bit complicated. Maxwell and Kerkythea both support IES mapping, so its easier to just apply it as a material on the lamp fittings. This saves a lot of time to set up when exporting models from Sketchup. Anyway, nothing is perfect. Vray best advantage is the speed and quality. Kerkythea is easy and fully support with Sketchup. Maxwell is physically accurate but really slow. C4D is very fast but doesn't have IES light. From the following test, as for sketchup user, I think Kerkythea is the easiest solution and its free especially for everyday use. Vray will recommend for the final production or for animation output.     

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