Mental ray is the leading rendering engine for generating photorealistic images and is built into many 3D graphics applications. Written by the mental ray software project leader, this book gives a general introduction into rendering with mental ray, as well as step-by-step recipes for creating advanced effects and tips and tricks for professional users. A comprehensive definition of mental ray's scene description language and the standard shader libraries are included as the basis for all examples. Beginners will learn about the rendering techniques supported by mental ray. Advanced users...