Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
# 1 06-02-2004 , 09:27 AM
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sunlight simulator

Is there a sunlight simulator plug-in available for maya 5 in wich I can input the location date and time and it calculates the direction from the sun?

# 2 06-02-2004 , 09:29 AM
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Seems a bit of over kill, but no I haven't sean anything like this. Although it is posible in mel if you have the tables or couculations. I'm wandering what this is for ?

# 3 06-02-2004 , 11:40 AM
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I need it for my schoolprojects (I study architecture), for realistic daylight renderings. I know there was one for maya 4.5 (saw it once)

Thanks for the reply

anyone else?

# 4 06-02-2004 , 11:12 PM
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the one thing close to a simulating a skylight is a plugin on t be pixho site... gi_joe might be able do pull it off.
and if u use FG (with no ambient) with good basic point lights u will get good result, and for the sunlight coming in, u can use area light or spot light mid intensity and emitting GI photons

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