By real window, what we mean is that there is an actual opening. An interior space model with “ real” windows.Ray-MMD, preferably the latest version.You will need the resources listed below:

It honestly, is a lot of fun, once you get over the initial learning curve. However, once you have the basics down, it opens up a lot creative possibilities and you can easily start making images like the one featuring Yukari above. The “ hard” part is getting them to look right so be warned: there is no easy solution. The only real issue is to get them to work the in the first place. Once you get the hang of making it work, you should find that the Ray-MMD Godray system is actually fairly flexible. The method I’m using is one that I developed so as to be able to get predictable results relative quickly with the least amount of effort. So, dark interiors being illuminated by bright sunlight works well.

The more contrast that you have in a scene, the stronger the perception of the effect.

Godrays can only be seen from certain angles.

There must be objects in the way that can block some of the light the light that penetrates through the gaps are the actual light shafts or Godrays.

This is opposite of the default behavior of the MMD primary light source which illuminates the scene from the front.

The light comes as a broad beam from behind the scene.

Characteristics of how Godrays work is as follows.

A wee bit of Theory…īroken down to the its most basic element, Godrays are actually shafts of radiating light ( or simulated ones with regards to MMD). If you are not familiar with using Ray-MMD, read one of the beginner tutorials before attempting to do this as this article will be assuming that the reader already has some familiarity with using the effect. Ray-MMD Godrays… argggh!!!īut, it you were wondering about how some of the really beautiful MMD videos on YouTube that uses Ray-MMD Godrays were set up, this article will unlock some of those secrets for you. Wherein, they’re not really that hard to set up, the process can be extremely fiddly. Godrays created by Ray-MMD are awesome but they come at a price.

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