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[Chiefer]

Nice start!

To brighten a scene uncheck "Use camera view settings" and make the color medium gray. Lum: 200 to 150.

[Chad Cardin]

Thanks Jintu,

I will give that a try on my next raytrace!

[Chad Cardin]

Jintu,

I dont see a selection for lumination? First day, can you tell?

In fact, since youve been doing this for a long time, can you tell a lot of us on here who have never done the raytracing some of the differences and options on raytracing? For instance, is it better to use the raytrace wizard why or why not? As far as numbers go on settings, for sun, lights etc, can you give us an average number you might recommend on the different settings so we kind of know where to start? I understand there obviously will be differences for indoor or outdoor settings but if you just give an average number like you listed 200-150 it will help us stay within the range to get a decent raytrace.

This might seem mundane for those who are experienced with this but Im hoping it will help give those of us who dont have as much experience somewhere to begin.

[HumbleChief]

Nice start!

To brighten a scene uncheck "Use camera view settings" and make the color medium gray. Lum: 200 to 150.

...or keep "Use Camera View Settings" checked and change the 3D 'ambient' camera setting in the 3D Defaults dbx.

[Chiefer]

...or keep "Use Camera View Settings" checked and change the 3D 'ambient' camera setting in the 3D Defaults dbx.

Thank you.

[HumbleChief]

Thank you.

Jintu, you got new machine? Looks really sweet. Are you happy with it?

[Chiefer]

Jintu, you got new machine? Looks really sweet. Are you happy with it?

Windows 7 is more organized. I'm happy.

[Chad Cardin]

Jintu,

Thanks for the easy to understand demonstration. I loved how you used the arrows to show exactly what you were talking about. This will be a good start for me in exploring this new part of chief! Thanks for the help!