Test render a low-res still or frame

The time Maya takes to software render a scene is directly proportional to the resolution: the larger the resolution, the more time it takes.

If you want to get a feel for the final rendered look quickly, you can render of a still image or single frame of an animation. Typically, a resolution half to a quarter of the size lets you get a good feel for the software rendered look.

Note:

To ensure the best quality display of your rendered image, select the 1:1 (the real size) option in Render View before you render.

To test render a still image

1. From Render View (Windows > Rendering Editors > Render View), click Options > Test Resolution, then select a resolution.
2. Select the camera view you want to render from the Render > Render submenu.

   Maya renders the scene and displays the image as it renders in Render View.

   • To cancel the render, press Esc.
   • To re-render the frame, select Render > Redo Previous Render.