Grainy Renders (something other than samples?)

[shn]

I know this probably is a common issue, and I know it (mostly?) has to do with the atmosphere samples.
(Haven't had much time trying different settings out though, hehe)

The thing is, I am currently rendering a rather small image (since there would be long loading times) with
the atmosphere sample maxed, in other words 64. Is there another option somewhere? The renders still
turn out a bit grainy, which doesn't look good.

It's kind of late at the moment, if needed, I could upload a picture tomorrow.

Thanks,

[old_blaggard]

Make sure your overall detail settings are high enough.  Also, if you've got *really* intense shadows and lighting, you might have to crank the atmosphere samples up to 96 or 128.  To do it just type the number in - even though the slider doesn't go any higher, the program can handle it.

[shn]

Make sure your overall detail settings are high enough.  Also, if you've got *really* intense shadows and lighting, you might have to crank the atmosphere samples up to 96 or 128.  To do it just type the number in - even though the slider doesn't go any higher, the program can handle it.

Never thought of that. I tried to increase the sample value to 96 and lowered the haze (had to lower overall detail and such since I'm in a rush at the moment) but I must say it helped alot, more or less all of the grain is gone now.

Thanks 

[old_blaggard]

No problem.  Glad it worked .