Instructor: Greg Zaal
Video Info: 2hr 29min, 1920 x 1018 resolution, webm format.
Software Used: Blender 2.7x (Cycles)
Skill Level: Intermediate
DVD Features
Blend files included for every stage of the process, including most demonstrations
High resolution videos recorded at 100 DPI
Clean and simple web interface for watching the videos
A comprehensive help and info page including links to further reading.
Translates methods used for Blender Render to Cycles
Setting up reliable HDR lighting
Discover the possibilities of node-based materials
Conductive (metallic) vs. non-conductive materials
Optimizing thin glass and the cornea
Setting up reusable node groups
Destructive and non-destuctive render optimization
Using the Node Wrangler add-on
The difference between the glossy distribution functions and where you should use them
DVD Chapters
0. Introduction
1. Building a Basic Material
2. Texturing Overview
3.1. Lighting Setup
3.2. Fresnel
3.3. Subsurface Scattering
3.4. Metals
3.5. Clothing
4.1. Sai
4.2. Goggles
4.3. Eyes
4.4. Hair
5. Node Groups
6. Render Optimization

http://www.cgmasters.net/training-dvds/character-creation-volume-3-5-cycles-convert/


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