Light an exterior scene with a vray light - Am I mad?

[ctz]

I'm trying to light an exterior scene with a target direct light and it lacks realism you get with a vray light. The price I pay is long rendering times. Am I mad, or do others do this?

If I am mad, what settings would I use with a target direct to get the same look? I know that's really subjective, but a general idea would help.

I can't find any tutorials on lighting an exterior scene. If it was an interior scene I more tutorials than I have..... fingers!!

AM I MAD??

[percydaman]

could you post some images illustrating your point? I dont use vray lights for key lights in exterior shots, and Ill bet that most others dont either. You can still use vrayshadows and areashadows with target directs.

[ctz]

I don't have any webspace so I can't post any images. What sort of settings do you need to get a target direct to create the same effect as a vray light?

[ctz]

Can anybody help a newbie?

[natty]

email me your image !