Although I don’t like using the new-generation renderers (much too slow to be useful), you have to admit they can produce some very nice lighting. This scene was rendered with the test release of Brazil r/s (version 0.2.26). This engine did some very subtle shadow effects under the black and white stones. And I only worked for half an hour on the light, so it could be a lot better. This image took 24 minutes to render on a PIII 733/512.
The game of Go
In case you wonder what the wooden board and the stones are: this is the ancient game of Go, invented by the Chinese and later developed into its current form in Japan. Probably the most beautiful and complex game in history. If you’re intrigued, check out this Introduction to Go. I’ve recently posted a short film I shot of two Chinese men playing the final stage of a game.
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I have used C4D, and I think its faster and easier for rendering than Maya.
Have you tried C4D?
Or as many pros out there, you do not like C4D?