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This Tip is based on one such query with regards the IES lights. As we well know that this is easily
achievable in 3DS Max since a long time, as a dropdown menu in the light options. Many do not know
that the same can be done inside Maya as well through Mental Ray.
Render has to be done with Mental Ray, the first render is with default Maya lights.
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Tips & Tricks Maya Intermediate: IES Lights Date: 17th Sep 2008
But for this Tip I used two profiles LTL11041.ies and LTL15772.ies this is only so that the images reflect
the difference in profiles. I also tested (checked) out profile like a Philips as compared to a Sylvania
However the effect of difference between the two is too subtle to show with static images. Hence I used
the other profiles.
Anyways,
To proceed, select the light.
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Tips & Tricks Maya Intermediate: IES Lights Date: 17th Sep 2008
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Tips & Tricks Maya Intermediate: IES Lights Date: 17th Sep 2008
Since we have out Profile ready with us and want to use those values click on the texture icon of the
Light Profile
Here we can assign the IES file in the Light Profile Attributes.
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Both_LTL11041.jpg
Above image is with both the lights assigned profile of LTL11041.IES
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Tips & Tricks Maya Intermediate: IES Lights Date: 17th Sep 2008
Both_LTL15772.jpg
Above image is with both the lights assigned profile of LTL15772.IES
For those who want to see the image of the two sets of similar lights
Prem
Moraes
DN: cn=Prem Moraes,
o=Autodesk India Ltd.,
ou=M&E, email=prem.
Moraes moraes@autodesk.com,
c=IN
Date: 2008.09.17
14:25:48 +05'30'
The light on the Left is PH75-132T-120-EB-MB w-PHILIPS LAMP.ies
The light on the Right is PH75-132T-120-EB-MB w-SYLVANIA LAMP.ies
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