Change of fog

[q976431]

I use live links

If I want to make a lens that gradually changes from a fog lens in the morning to a fog free lens at noon, how should I make it? For the height of the sun, I can make keyframes in 3dsmax, but vantage fog can't. Can vantage support fog keyframing?

In this way, I can make the fog thicker when the sun is lower. As the sun rises, the fog fades

[q976431]

Because the change of time requires the change of fog

[Alexander.Atanasov]

Hi q976431,

Currently that is not possible. We do plan to add the ability to key-frame properties (not only for fog but other parameters as well) in Vantage at some point but it will not be that soon.

Best regards,
Alexander

[q976431]

Hi q976431,

Currently that is not possible. We do plan to add the ability to key-frame properties (not only for fog but other parameters as well) in Vantage at some point but it will not be that soon.

Best regards,
Alexander

Hi,Alexander
Does this method support real-time linking?
Adopted Vantage file stores key frame information?

[Alexander.Atanasov]

Hi q976431,

Does this method support real-time linking?

Which method? For the key frames? When in live link we do not recommend to change properties inside Vantage as when using Render animation using live link the scene restarts and not all properties are kept.

Adopted Vantage file stores key frame information?

When we add the ability to key frame a property most certainly it will be saved in the Vantage file. But as I said that feature will not come soon.

Best regards,
Alexander

[q976431]

Hi q976431,


Which method? For the key frames? When in live link we do not recommend to change properties inside Vantage as when using Render animation using live link the scene restarts and not all properties are kept.


When we add the ability to key frame a property most certainly it will be saved in the Vantage file. But as I said that feature will not come soon.

Best regards,
Alexander

Sorry, my description may not be clear.


Even if it will take a long time to appear, it is also a kind of expectation.
I have a question:
Does it support creating vantage fog keyframes when 3dsmax is linked in real time. Or is it only supported when importing scenes into vantage?

Because I use the method of 3dsmax real-time link, my sun key frame will be created in 3dsmax. What is missing now is the key frame that controls the vantage fog.
If you say that you will support the vantage parameter keyframes in the future, it is allowed to set vantage keyframes during 3dsmax real-time link, and the configuration is passed Save the vantage file so that the keyframe information can be loaded the next time you relink? Is my understanding correct?
Otherwise, if the key frames of fog can only be used when the scene is imported into vantage, the requirements may not be met. After all, 3dsmax real-time linkage can achieve more effects.

There is a lack of a function that can define key frames for vantage fog parameters during real-time linkage. Otherwise, it is impossible to render a process of fog thinning after the sun rises in the morning when rendering sequences through real-time link
If you allow MAXscript or C# to control the parameters of vantage. I can make relevant plug-ins to automatically modify the parameters of vantage fog when switching frames, but I have consulted before.Vantage cannot be controlled through MAXscript

[Alexander.Atanasov]

Because I use the method of 3dsmax real-time link, my sun key frame will be created in 3dsmax. What is missing now is the key frame that controls the vantage fog.

Fog in general is not supported from vrscene or in Live Link, you have to manually enable it in Vantage. That is why is doesn't update parameters when you have key frames in Max. We have to first add support for fog from vrscene, then when you are in live link it will update properly and you can animate its parameters.

Best regards,
Alexander

[q976431]

Fog in general is not supported from vrscene or in Live Link, you have to manually enable it in Vantage. That is why is doesn't update parameters when you have key frames in Max. We have to first add support for fog from vrscene, then when you are in live link it will update properly and you can animate its parameters.

Best regards,
Alexander

It means that after the function you mentioned is implemented, I can complete the key frame setting of vantage fog through 3dsmax real-time link. Finally, I can still render the output in the same way as the current real-time link and render the image sequence. Is what I understand right?