V-Ray is compatible with 3ds Max standard lights but it also includes a set of lights designed specifically for rendering with the V-Ray engine: Area lights, VRayDome, VRayMesh, VRayIES, VRayAmbient, and VRaySun. If you want to use the standard 3ds Max lights, you should use the VRayShadow type within the Shadows settings of the respective Standard light. The V-Ray Light Meter utility helps evaluate the lighting in a scene so adjustments can be made to improve lighting. The V-Ray Lister offers a handy way to modify many common attributes of all lights in the scene. It works with both V-Ray lights and standard 3ds Max lights. |