VRay Render Optimization and Dome Lights

[Dave Buckley]

I'm sure we've all seen the VRay optimization tutorials by now like the one here http://www.cggallery.com/tutorials/vray_optimization/

 

But I'm just wondering if anybody is using it?

 

If so, is anyone using it when they're lighting a scene with only a dome light with a hdri?

 

What are you experiences when trying to get the scene clean with just the dome light turned on?

 

Anyone else finding it difficult to get the lighting pass noise free when following the method outlined in the tutorial?

 

I'm interested to know peoples findings/difficulties/solutions.

 

IMO the dome/hdri combo seems to completely mess up the workflow/optimization process on interiors.

 

Let me know your thoughts