still confused about linear workflow since switching to 3dsmax 2015

[stayinwonderland]

I used to use 2012 and for a long time and then went to 2015 where you can't change the output gamma.

 

My first workaround for this was to enter fileOutGamma=1.0 in the script windows. For some totally weird reason this just stopped working.

 

So I've been saving out as EXR and that's been sufficient.

 

But just now I tried that and still, the results are different (between VFB and output file) and it's because I never really grasped the ins and outs of this whole gamma thing. Should I have the sRGB button on or off? I don't know.

 

Is anyone able to give me a run down of how I should be working? I basically just want what I see in the VFB to match what I save out.

 

Thanks

[Francisco Penaloza]

Simple, put 2.2 in everything except when you save as half or full float, so HDRI or EXR save it with gamma 1.0

If you are saving JPG or PNG save it as gamma 2.2

if you are using VRay 2.X or 3.x do not change anything on VRay settings.

I can't remember on Max 2015 but in 2016 everything is setup already so you don't have to change a thing. When saving EXR or HDRI it adjust the gamma by it self.

[stayinwonderland]

thanks, I'll note that down and try it next time