Today we'll go over lights and textures. We'll learn some advance stuff that can help in your upcoming VFX project and Game Development project.
Beginners:
http://vimeo.com/812087
Intermediate Tutorials:
HDRI lighting -
http://www.3dtutorialzone.com/tutorial?id=70
Stain Glass lighting -
http://www.veoh.com/watch/v1438870PHN73efJ?h1=Maya+lighting+Part+3+(stain+glass)
Advanced Tutorials:
How to create "Sun Rays" or "God Rays" -
http://www.scribd.com/doc/15334932/Mental-ray-volume-scatter-through-coloured-materials