LED Lighting in VfR

[Iain]

I frequently need to include LED lighting effects in my renders and I've never managed to find a satisfactory solution. What I'd like to achieve is an effect similar to the blue glowing ring around the puck on 3DConnexion motion controller. I've tried using point lights, emissive materials but nothing seems to give me the right look. I know it can be done but have failed to find the right method. Can anybody offer any hints or tips? Even better point me in the direction of a good tutorial, I have searched but haven't found much of use.

Thanks in advance for any help offered.

[fpedrogo]

Hi
You can use an emissive material in combination with the lens effect.

[Iain]

Thanks for your response, Fernando. I've tried emissive materials in the past with limited success. Could you elaborate on the lens effect? It isn't something I've come across before (I checked in the online help portal but the only references I could find where for Maya or Max). Perhaps the lens effect will make all the difference.

Again, thanks for your help, Fernando.

[renee81]

there is a new portal for vray for rhino help it is more up to date

http://docs.chaosgroup.com/display/V...for+Rhino+Help