mskin Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) has anyone heard anything about autodesk purchasing vray? im taking a revit course from a guy who says autodesk purchased vray back in april or something. i find that hard to believe because i think MR is more than an adequate render engine. im not saying its better or worse then anything out there... frankly because i haven' experimented too much. --- but why would they purchase vray when they've got MR? maybe it makes sense, i dont freaking know. He says that MR cant render in HD??? but i render animations in HD resolution. i dont get it. he also said that images in the bump slot contribute to color, which goes against anything ive ever learned, heard or done. he also teaches a 3d max course - so i assume he has some knowledge of this stuff.... but i do it alot. i've only been doing 3d stuff for three years, but i think i have decent handle on it and stay in pace with the learning curve.... id love to hear som feedback before i say anything else. Edited October 24, 2008 by mskin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hunt Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 this guy is talking through his hat. Just take a look at how many vfx studios use mr for movies. Besides Adesk doesn't own mentalray, nvidia does. If Adesk did buy vray, mental would problably flip their lids. jhv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 As a reseller for V-Ray (through VisMasters) and as friend of Peter and Vlado, I can guarantee you they have not been purchased by Autodesk. While not impossible in the future I suppose, I agree with Justin, given their close ties to Mental Images it's unlikely they would given it would serve no real financial purpose to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraworks Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 lets hope its stays like that as well:D!! autodesk already has nearly bought every 3d app out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cassil Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Given the recent news I wouldn't be surprised if Autodesk bought Microsoft one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAllusionisst Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Since I beleive Adobe is bigger than Autodesk, I think it would be hilarious if they bought up Autodesk! LOL Taste of their own medicine With all that I say that may be taken as a negative against Autodesk, I do respect how such a large company moves so quickly and takes advantage of all these oportunities. Like them or not, I think you have to begrudgingly respect their business skill and tenacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskin Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 this guy taught a course in revit. i thought it was an awesome class. i learned a ton. i did identify some miss-information in terms of what i mentioned previously and some other stuff. he did a good job though. i just thought it strange how a guy who seems to be so knowledgeable could get a couple of things so freaking wrong. all this being said.... i would recommend the course to anyone in my area. But i would hesitate, i think, on taking classes in max/MR/combustoin from him i think due to the certain things he got wrong. I don't know if that is wise or not though. anyway, ill just keep learning from you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron-cds Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 It's a little early for April fools jokes. This guy might just be messing with you. Some computer guys have extremely dry senses of humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 he did a good job though. i just thought it strange how a guy who seems to be so knowledgeable could get a couple of things so freaking wrong. I was in a training class once for 3dsMax/MR, and the person instructing the class told everyone if they wanted to mask a sky into an image using photoshop they should draw a big green plane behind it, and then select the green in photoshop, and delete it, revealing the sky. Then he went on to explain that it is the same concept they use in the movies. I was astonished to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron-cds Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I was in a training class once for 3dsMax/MR, and the person instructing the class told everyone if they wanted to mask a sky into an image using photoshop they should draw a big green plane behind it, and then select the green in photoshop, and delete it, revealing the sky. Then he went on to explain that it is the same concept they use in the movies. I was astonished to say the least. Well, you know what they say. There's people who do and there's people who teach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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