Getting that "clay" look

[r3coil]

How do i use the " single skylight " to get rid of my lego render look?

 

[Dalith]

Just put the skylight wherever you want on the scene.
Don't forget to add an omni to make it look better!

If you use the mental ray render you need to put Final Gather on.
If you use 3dsmaxs render put lighttracer on in advanced lightning.

 

[GOoch]

http://www.cw-meltingpoint.com/tut/lightingtut.htm

This is probley what your looking for.

 

[mindless_moder]

get brazil or vray and use them ...its called global ilumination

 

[random.hero]

you dont need any of that special stuff. just use a skylight ( if using Max ) right above the model, then add a directional or omni light from another angle to give it a better look. very simple, and effective

PS. play around with the settings ( colours, multipliers, shadows, angles etc ) to get the right look.

 

[Sloth]

Would anyone know how I can achieve this effect in Maya 6?