Setting Up 3D Transparency and Anti-aliasing
Depending on the renderer used, better transparency can be supported when previewing and exporting integrated 3D models in Harmony, as well as the anti-aliasing of 2D objects overlapping 3D models. Install either the Arnold or RenderMan plug-in on Maya and then specify their use through the Maya Batch Render node in Harmony.
To setup the Maya Batch Render node with your 3D model node—see Setting Up Nodes for 3D RendersSetting Up Nodes for 3D Renders
How to set the renderer for better transparency
- In the Node view, open the Maya Batch Render node properties by clicking on its yellow square.
- In the Attributes tab, in the renderer field, type in one of the following options:
- renderMan
- reyes
- renderManRIS
- RIS
- arnold
- Click Close.
- In the Camera view, click on the Render View
button.
All transparent parts of your 3D model pass and reflect light naturally and all 2D drawings integrated with the 3D models display soft edge anti-aliasing.