Volumetric Creation

Db3d

I've searched all sorts of tutorials on how to create a volumetric object, but all I am coming up with are tutorials on how to use existing volumetric objects (e.g. how to use Epic Props' Godrays product.)

I don't want to know how to use an existing asset, I want to learn how to create a volumetric object.

Can someone direct me to some tutorials on this subject.  I keep striking out.

glaseye

this maybe?

https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/comment/787597/#Comment_787597

https://www.deviantart.com/sickleyield/journal/Tutorial-Creating-Dust-And-Atmosphere-in-Iray-522291773

JonnyRay

Try this video from Sickleyield : Creating Dust and Atmosphere in Iray

Db3d

glaseye and JonnyRay, I think with those two tutorials I think I can figure it out.  "Atmosphere" is what I should have been searching for. 

Brent

Db3d

Hey, Everyone,

The Sickleyield video was perfect and I was able to create my first scene with some "atmosphere".

Thank you JonnyRay and glaseye.  All of the links were valuable.

Brent

Db3d

Well, I've managed to master the godray technique.  So I don't have to go through it every time, I created a preset for a godray column and render settings.

Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.

JonnyRay

Very nice, Brent. I think (to my eye) the ray is a little too sharp, but that's a great look at adding the atmosphere to the overall scene. Happy to see you're on your way with this!