It seems a combination of vray and lightwave were used for the lighting in the new 60 seconds Halo3 cinematic trailer.
Check it out
http://features.teamxbox.com/xbox/1797/Halo-3-SixtySecond-Trailer/p1
More info.
http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?cid=9300
Yeap… know the director… a LOT was done in Vray. Done over at DD who uses a lot of Vray.
Are you referring to Joseph Kosinski? If so, he’s simply amazing! The work he’s done during and after KDLAB has been just incredible.
Sweet.. hehe.. kinda thought you might know them Chris.