Here are some scripts I did during the tv serie production of Sendokai CHampions to improve our lighting and render department pipeline.
All made in python:
- MR_Config
Configure all render settings, save folder, naming, camera following our structure and name archive.
- GlowOff
Turn off all auto-illumination channel from mental ray shaders from the scene.
- Fake GI
Following Master Zap theory for a correct traditional technic of indirect illumination using ambient occlusion as ambient light.
http://mentalraytips.blogspot.com.es/2008/11/joy-of-little-ambience.html