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The Gnomon Workshop – Intuitive Animation

Posted by Users on 2009/05/10
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In this DVD Robert Kuczera guides you through his character animation process from beginning to end. He first describes how to prepare the Maya Workspace to improve and optimize your work- flow. Next, he shows how to prepare a scene for animation and animate the character. He discusses the timeline, Graph Editor, Dopesheet, layers, shelves, hot keys and MEL scripts. Robert demonstrates how to use filmed reference material to identify the key poses and place the breakdowns and in- betweens. The lecture is focused on showing you how to animate precisely and quickly through the camera. Robert presents an insider?s view of how professional animators work, showing workflow and techniques with supporting discussions on the principles of animation.

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The Gnomon Workshop: Maya Fluid Effects – Pyrotechniques

Posted by Users on 2009/05/10
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In the third DVD of this series on Maya Fluid Effects, effects animator David Schoneveld reveals the numerous methods he uses to create and control fluid explosions, covering dynamic, non-dynamic and texture-based effects. He teaches you how to use, and maintain control of fields with fluid containers. The lesson also covers the basics of flame construction, and explains how to use the Maya presets to build effects quickly and efficiently.

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kolektiv Particles – Visual Effects Series (DVD)

Posted by Users on 2009/05/09
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Summary
Animating physical-based simulations such as particle clouds is somewhat of a Catch-22; exercising too much control makes the simulation look fake, but not enough control prevents you from getting the job done efficiently. Striking the perfect balance between control and randomness in your simulations is essential to creating realistic motion for dust, fire or water. Continue Reading

Simply Maya:The Oliphant Modeling and Texturing DVD Set

Posted by Users on 2009/05/09
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If you guys are a fan of LOTR then this is just the project for you! Remember the awesome looking Oliphant? Well you to can now follow through this step by step tutorial and model it yourself!

Kurt takes you right from the very start – setting up your image reference planes – to your modeling and final render. We continue the Oilphant Modeling by laying out the UV?s using strips of color which we will use to planar map as well as automatic map to achieve flat Uvs. Once we have our creatures UV?s underway we will use tools such as move and sew UV?s, as well as cut UV?s, to combine and reshape to create a nice flat combined UV map. After our UV map is created its time to learn how to create a UV snapshot to import into a paint program like Photoshop so we can begin to hand paint both the skin color as well as the bump textures of the character. You will learn how to use layers and colors in Photoshop as well as different brush settings to build up skin color. Near the end of the project we will do some prodedural texturing using some of the built-in Maya materials and textures to texture the rigging on our characters back. Continue Reading

Digital-Tutors : Python Scripting in Maya

Posted by Users on 2009/05/08
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Easily learn Python and begin utilizing the powerful capabilities with creative projects, practical examples, and a fun and easy approach to learning object-oriented programming. Ideal for artists interested in tool development, creating rapid applications, and adding efficiency to workflows. Contains over 3 hours of intuitive project-based training.

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Gnomon Workshop – Maya Dynamics: UnderWater Enviroments

Posted by Users on 2009/05/07
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In this DVD, John presents the process of creating an underwater effects shot, thoroughly explaining each step of the process from inception to completion. Starting with an ocean bottom and a camera move, John shows how to create underwater atmospheric conditions such as floating particulate matter, photo-real bubbles, water fog and caustic light rippling down through a wavy sea surface. John then uses Maya Dynamics system to build additional elements into the shot, demonstrating their use within the shot environment.
He shows how to use springs and goals to create an anchor and dynamic rope dropping to the sea floor, as well as how to use particle instancing with goals to create dynamic schools of fish. John then walks you through the final steps to create flowing sea grass and billowing sand when the sea bottom is disturbed. By the end of this DVD you will not only have a completed shot ready for fine-tuning and compositing, you will also have the ability to create your own fantastic underwater shots.

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