Simple backdrop MEL script
This MEL script will create a simple soft cornered backdrop from a poly plane and bend deformer. XPM icon for shelf item.
Studio Light HDR images
Studio Light HDR images, photographed from real studio lights. Download the images below – and PyMEL scripts to automatically attach them to a lighting rig. These HDRIs can be used as image based lights and reflection cards. Soft Box Get the soft box HDR. 1 MB Umbrella Light Get the umbrella light HDR. 8 MB ...
Softbox Light MEL Script
This PyMEL (Python) script creates a rigged light and procedurally textured reflector card, simulating a studio style soft box light. The rig is intended to be used for reflection or IBL when rendering using Mental Ray in Maya. Usage tip: Select the locator on the rig, called “softBoxLightControl”, to find attributes to control Color, Shadows, ...
Make Studio Lights MEL Script
Maya MEL script that some may find use useful. It’s called Make Studio Lights, and it does just that. It creates lights featuring procedurally textured reflection cards that simulate softbox and umbrella reflectors. These can work well in combination with indirect illumination in Mental Ray. I want to improve this, and will upgrade the script ...
