Archive notice: This article was originally published on May 17, 2008. Links and embedded videos are preserved as part of the historical record.
This video introduces ProMaterials technology, a set of powerful and flexible materials new to Autodesk 3ds Max. These mental ray software materials can create extremely realistic surfaces and have a full set of customizable features. The new composite map adds numerous features and a simple workflow for the creation of complex maps, with layers, masks, opacity, and more. The viewports now support the display of multiple maps so results can be seen without test renderings.
