Rendering Notes


Some general guidelines for rendering stuff. Click here for renderfarm information.

Setting up Render Globals

In the "Common" tab:

Under "Image Size":

Under the "Maya Software" tab:

BEFORE SENDING YOUR RENDER TO THE FARM, TEST A FEW FRAMES IN MAYA! Just to make sure your lighting is working and stuff looks right, and stuff.


Using the Renderfarm

Start -> Programs -> Pixar -> RenderMan Artist Tools -> WindowsAFM.tcl If it asks you what to open this with, choose "Select this Program from a list" and select "Wish Application" (near the bottom).

Render script settings:

IMPORTANT: The script won't accept spaces in your input or output file paths.