As with lighting, rendering is often one of the least-understood aspects of 3D imaging, but it’s critical to achieving high-quality animations. This article goes into the details of the varying procedures associated with rendering in Autodesk* Softimage.
HDR lighting
The Blind Giant from Project Offset
The Blind Giant from Project Offset is a frighteningly great example of what can be accomplished not only through technology, but through real vision and artistry. Yes, I work for Intel - I love the technology - and even if I didn't work for Intel, I'd love what you can do with a powerful computer with lots of powerful cores. But I gotta tell you - just like a great studio doesn't write great songs - a powerful computer doesn't, by itself, create great imagery.
