Hi all,

I rendered the following image with mantra (6.1.323) using ambient occlusion and photon mapping. The DOF effect was created with the DeFocus COP in Houdini 7.0.


“Deluxe Cable Trunking”

Would anyone care for a tutorial on how to create and render an image like the above? Comments and feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!
steven

PS DeFocus COP rocks!!!

hi steven, nice pic. it would look great with a high sample render. i wouldnt want you to go to too much trouble, and i probably dont need a full tutorial but id like to learn how you did it. lighting seems realistic and its a nice DOF effect - is any of the image meant to be in focus? seems all blurry maybe thats intentional.

even the way you modelled the bumpy tube would be a handy tip

Mark2, stevenong - RTFM!

Hey Steven,

Actually I would like a full tutorial on that if possible. I know all of us students would be quite interested. It could certainly help our images look better in Houdini and more professional.

Cheers,
Nate Nesler

Hey guys,

Thanks for the feedback. I'll put together a tutorial as soon as possible.

Cheers!
steven