Batch render/interactive lightmix

[moalfaraj]

Hello Everyone,

i've been using batch render for a while and i do use lightmix and it works perfectly, however when 3ds max saves the images i want to render it also saves images of the independent light mix elements. so at the end i end up with the photos i wanted to render a thousand others that i do not want and they are useless they are mostly blacked out. i've attached a screenshot. any tips and help would be appreciated.



Thanks!

[GeorgeK]

Hi moalfaraj,

What is your Render save output? If you want to avoid having your light mix elements saved as single files yet still retain the ability to manipulate your render output via corona image editor, you can save as Corona CXR directly from your VFB "save-rollout menu".

[moalfaraj]

i save them to a local folder on my PC. i leave it to batch render overnight and come back to it the next morning. i'll try your method and i'll let you know. meanwhile, if you have any other suggestions please feel free

[GeorgeK]

i save them to a local folder on my PC. i leave it to batch render overnight and come back to it the next morning. i'll try your method and i'll let you know. meanwhile, if you have any other suggestions please feel free

In this case the CXR will still save the Lightmix setup in a single file but also the elements, alternatively when using batch-rendering you could save as OpenEXR from the save-render output and upon saving the file, choose setup to include all elements inside the output file.  (please see attached screenshot)

In most cases exported render elements are a proffered outcome of rendering for later compositing usage, alternatively to the above you can set your elements to be exported to a different folder, and your beautypass/lightmix to another.