maya 2010 rendering

[beacon1]

Hi guys, been a long time since i posted in this forum. Anyway, just want some advice on how can i get a smooth render with maya either using mental ray just scanline. I just don't know how to get rid of this spots or photons in my surfaces. Posted a sample of the render. Hope someone can help. thanks much

[McKronic]

I think I would probably have look at the scene file to debug that 100%, if you want to create a soft look with scanline and standard lights it's not too complicated. All you have to do is light your scene with a strong key light,a fill light roughly half the intensity, and then add lots of low intensity spot lights to simulate the bounce light.

[beacon1]

Thanks for the kind reply McKronic, I've been experimenting a lot with the settings and with your suggestion. Hope i'm doing it right.

[McKronic]

np, the lighting is definitely looking better in your new image. Only suggestions I have is maybe try to get some environmental reflections on your character by adding a dome with an image encompassing your scene. Also maybe play with some depth of field. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.