StretchMesh is a new paradigm for surface deformation. By using a fast algorithm for relational vertex knowledge, smooth character deformations can be created quickly and with superior results over existing techniques. StretchMesh is implemented as a standard Maya deformer to work seamlessly with and enhance existing work flows. Continue Reading
FumeFX is a fluid dynamics engine designed for simulation and rendering of realistic fire, smoke, explosion and other gaseous phenomena.
It’s versatility, robustness and intuitive workflow makes it a perfect solution for the most demanding tasks in the computer graphics industry. Almost every aspect of simulation can be customized through 3ds max scripting, allowing user to interfere with simulation computation at the lowest level. Continue Reading
Roadkill Pro For Maya
The new version of the massively popular UV tool, Roadkill, now fully integrated into Maya on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, for both 32-bit and 64-bit Operating systems.
Roadkill Professional has been written from the ground up, specifically designed for unwrapping high polygon 3D meshes quickly and accurately.
Maxwell Render is a rendering engine based on the mathematical equations governing light transport, meaning that all elements, such as emitters, materials and cameras, are derived from physically accurate models. Maxwell Render is unbiased, so no tricks are used to calculate the lighting solution in every pixel of a scene; the result will always be a correct solution, as it would be in the real world. Maxwell Render can fully capture all light interactions between all elements in a scene, and all lighting calculations are performed using spectral information and high dynamic range data. Continue Reading
glu3D is a complete system that makes easy making liquids in Autodesk’s 3dsMax, Maya and XSI (IT IS JUST FOR MAX IN THIS POST!). glu3D uses particles to simulate the liquid behavior, and a multi-resolution polygonal surface is also generated to display the liquid surface. Continue Reading
RayFire Tool gives you the ability to shoot, destroy, demolish, wreck, break down, wreak havoc, blow up, burst, detonate, explode and do other similar things you have always dreamed of to do in Max. Continue Reading
Nice pack of Plugins to help you get started.
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The new OnyxGARDEN SuperBundle 2 for 3ds Max is a cost saving collection of essential tools for a serious CG artist. The package contains the lates TREE STORM 2010 plugin for Max and six stand-alone plant creators/generators/editors with corresponding libraries of more than 460 ready to use trees, shrubs, palms, bamboos, flowers, grasses, and grass covers! Furthermore, the SuperBundle 2 includes our new Onyx2Max import plugin for bringing Onyx plants to Max. Continue Reading
Joe Alter Shave and a Haircut 5.0 v61
Joe Alter Shave and a Haircut is a plugin for Maya, that creates extra realistic hair and fur surfaces. With this, you can create furry animals, grasses, haircuts, mustaches and so on. And this is not only about extra rendering-realistic, but also extra dynamic-realistic hair/fur. Combining advantages from both Maya Fur and Maya Hair modules inside itself, JA S&H is a perfect decision for your production. It makes creating of haircuts much easier with much finer level of control and much less rendering time. S&H also MentalRay- and RenderMan-compatible, so you can create super-photorealistic renderings using with no additional compositing. Continue Reading
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