Packt Publishing, 2012. — 125 p. — ISBN: 978-1-84969-482-7.
Creating realistic images has been always a meticulous process where setting up the stage is a long and complicated task. KeyShot has simplified this process by allowing us to have a greater amount of control and flexibility in all aspects of the rendering procedure.
KeyShot 3D Rendering provides a series of exercises with a detailed explanation of each part of the pipeline, from importing our model, to texturing, lighting, and rendering. In addition, the book covers in detail how to use all the necessary parameters inside KeyShot and also explains alternative methods to showcase your work.
This book is intended for readers with intermediate or advanced knowledge of 3D modeling and texturing. There will be omissions made to certain exercises, and repetitive instructions or statements to minimize redundancy. It is also assumed that the readers have some previous experience in working with 3D applications such as Maya, 3ds Max, or SolidWorks.
You will learn how to use HDRIs (High Dynamic Range Images) as the primary source for lighting and also how to incorporate backplate images into a scene. You will learn how to create your own materials, textures, and labels. Lastly this book covers camera functions, real-time settings to improve the workflow of your assignments, and also rendering properties
The exercises in the book will provide you with all the tools necessary to bring your models to life and set up your own environment. You will learn how to adjust overall properties accordingly to maximize rendering output
What you will learn from this bookImporting projects and preferences.
Understanding how material works.
Creating your own materials for your projects.
Use HDRIs for lighting and background.
Duplicate, hide, and edit our models.
Create your own cameras.
Configure settings to increase overall workflow performance.
Import and apply our own textures.
Add special effects such as DOF and Vignette
Retouching our work with third-party applications
KeyShot's Overview
Understanding Materials and Textures
Lighting Made Easy
Showcasing and Product Presentation
Adding Effects with Photoshop
Appendix: Command Lists and Hotkeys