Taking your render to the next level Pre-render vs. post-render detailing Stills vs. animation challenges The importance of composition Using the exercise files Tell a story with your scene and composition Important details to remember Asymmetry and imperfections Importance of beveling Good topology Make the scene lived-in Asymmetry and imperfections Add hints of life to the scene Give the impression of more elements Understanding the 3ds Max cloth engine Creating a pillow using cloth tools Sculpting details to add imperfections Adding depth with displacement Color palette Proper color setting and color accuracy Understanding maps Use of complex shaders Final notes on materials Correct light temperatures Using light to guide the eye The importance of shadows Render passes and elements Post-production methods Understanding the setup Camera Raw filter Adding light effects Add grain and noise Depth of field Chromatic aberration Next steps