This is a tutorial on how to create caustics for 3ds Max using mental ray. It covers the materials, settings, and a hastily put together glass to test the caustics on.
Caustics with Mental Ray 3D Studio Max / Special Effects
This tutorial mainly focuses on refractive caustics caused by light going through an object. There is also reflective caustics, such as the light bouncing off of shiny things.
Smoke 3D Studio Max / Special Effects
Well done, complete tutorial showing you how to create smoke, clouds, and the like in 3DS Max!.Amazing Smoke tutorial for 3ds MAX. It's made for users of all levels of experience and finished project is available for download from this site...
Smoke Material in 3DS Max 3D Studio Max / Compositing
In this tutorial, I will try to explain how to make a smoke like material only using standard 3ds max and how to properly use it with particle systems. This material can easily be used for all sorts of smoky effects and objects.
Steam Tutorial (3ds max & After Effects) 3D Studio Max / Special Effects
In this tutorial I will offer the 3ds max user a cheat to creating a steamy effect quickly and effectively with little rendering time. This tutorial will show you how to create the effect while the application is up to you.
Light Tracer 3D Studio Max / Miscellaneous
3ds max 5 has new Advanced Lighting features such as the Light Tracer. In this exercise, you'll use a Skylight and Light Tracer to add realism to an outdoor scene. This is an intermediate level tutorial. You should be familiar with standard lights and shadows in 3ds max before doing this exercise.