Using maya lights in 3DS

Reb0rn · 14-08-2008, 09:39 AM

hi guys!

I need to export some lights from Maya 08 to 3ds max 08.
can 3DS import lights such as Spotlights, directional and ambient light? and to which format should i export them from maya?

and i need to render in 3DS max using mental ray, as an addition to my light setup i'd like to use an ambient final gather lighting, but since i'm such a newbie to 3DS, where can i find the equal to Mayas incandesence on materials in 3DS?

thanks

Scia · 20-08-2008, 12:13 AM

Exporting a file from either Maya or Max as an FBX is your best bet for geometry, animation, etc. etc.

Lights on the other hand get messed up sometimes. Why don't you just render in Mental Ray out of Maya?

14-08-2008, 09:39 AM	#1
Reb0rn caffeine addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Using maya lights in 3DS hi guys! I need to export some lights from Maya 08 to 3ds max 08. can 3DS import lights such as Spotlights, directional and ambient light? and to which format should i export them from maya? and i need to render in 3DS max using mental ray, as an addition to my light setup i'd like to use an ambient final gather lighting, but since i'm such a newbie to 3DS, where can i find the equal to Mayas incandesence on materials in 3DS? thanks __________________ ----------------------------------------------------- Teacher at IAA, interactive academy. The swedish school of special effects. Reactor 4 project: Here HardC-devart

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20-08-2008, 12:13 AM	#2
Scia Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Exporting a file from either Maya or Max as an FBX is your best bet for geometry, animation, etc. etc. Lights on the other hand get messed up sometimes. Why don't you just render in Mental Ray out of Maya?

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