Introduction

Here is a little tip for rendering smooth meshes, whilst being able to work with efficient topology in the viewport. This example is presented in Maya / Arnold but the concepts will apply to most 3D apps and renderers.

We’ll be covering the concepts of asset prep and rendering in greater detail for our upcoming LIVE/ONLINE course here at CAVE Academy, Photoreal Automotive Shading and Lighting, which kicks off in mid-September.

• Photoreal Automotive Shading and Lighting 2025

The course is also being supported by the wonderful folk at HKV Studios, who will also be providing enrolled students with a 40% discount code for any vehicle from their asset library.

Look Development and Lighting Training

• Creating Digital Studio Look Development Environments 1001
• VFX Lighting Fundamentals 2025

Onset Training

For more information on all things onset related, you can check out our courses here:

• Onset Data Acquisition 1001
• Introduction to Cameras and Lenses 1001
• Shooting HDRIs and Panoramas 1001
• Shooting Texture and Look Development Reference 1001

Support CAVE Academy

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