Sharp renders

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

I currently design exhibitions and would like to know how I can get the sharpest renders for presentations.

My renders are OK but I really want them to stand out.

Please see attached document with my usual render settings.

If you need to see anything else, just ask me! 🙂

Many Thanks 

Sam

[darawork · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Are you printing out your renders, what DPI do you print at?

It could be helpful to take a look at the Print Size Assistant:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/3ds-max/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016/ENU/3DSMa...

After you have selected a paper size, DPI and orientation click on Render Setup... and the settings will be transferred to your render setting window. To store the DPI size Right-Click on one of the preset buttons -> Configure Preset / Get Curent settings to save the preset into the button.

Most modern printers can print at 600dpi, and if you print onto glossy paper this will look really good.

[Francisco_Penaloza · Accepted solution]

I can't look at your Doc file here at my office (security reasons)

but as Daraworks mentioned one of the main factors to get sharper images is the size.

Anything over 4K or 5K should print sharp enough on medium sizes, 11x17 in or less.

If you need larger print you can use the print assistant of 3D Max and adjust your resolution accordingly.

But even if it is for screen display, I would recommend to render at least t 4K to get a nice sharp image.

Antialising filter may work but usually they just increase your render time for little sharpening return.

Other option is sharper in post, but if your image is small it won't work as desired.

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Hello @Anonymous,

Piggy backing on the posts of @darawork and @Francisco_Penaloza, I wanted to add that the edge sharpness isn't a function of the global illumination settings as shown in your image, but rather your AA (anti-aliasing) samples.  I have an article here with more information.  Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Best Regards,

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Hello @Anonymous,

I just wanted to follow up here, any progress on this issue?

Best Regards,

[Anonymous]

Hi Alfred,

Sorry for the long reply, I've been away for a while.

Thank you for your help, I'm currently reading through your article!

🙂

Thanks again.

Sam

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Thank you @Anonymous for the update, please let me know if you have any questions.

Best Regards,