What makes a 3D space battle even more spectacular? Compositing in Adobe After Effects. Learn to take the render-pass sequences of the spaceship versus asteroid scene you created in part 1 of this series and recombine them in After Effects.
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Take a journey to another world with Lee Lanier and learn how to animate and render a professional-looking space scene with Maya.
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Lynda – VFX Techniques Creating Particle Effects with Lee Lanier
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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