Optimization duration of scenes visualization with Mental Ray

The present article examines ways to optimize the duration of scene visualization with Mental Ray. 3ds MAX software was selected for research of Mental ray. The analysis of the features of Mental ray was performed. It helped to identify settings that have the greatest impact on the duration of visualization. The connection between features of the development of a virtual model and reducing the duration of visualization was identified. It has been revealed that a special optimization should be carried out at each stage of the development of the scene for achieving the best results. All settings for Mental ray were analyzed. It was concluded about the settings that can have a significant impact in the rendering time. The theoretical results were proved by test renders. Experiments were carried out with each of these settings of the visualization. As a result, the settings that have a greater effect on the duration of the visualization, and the effect on the photorealism of the resulting image were identified. The goal was achieved. The final test showed that changing of these settings can help to reduce time of visualization. Reduction of the visualization time by 58 % was achieved. The visualization time will reduce in any scene with the help of the results of this research. The degree of success will depend on the individual characteristics of the scene.