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“Ethan imparts his knowledge
of Paint Effects clearly and enthusiastically. His techniques are crucial
for a deeper understanding of Paint Effects and how it interfaces with
other tools in Maya and workflows in production. ”
- Eric Hanson
Senior Producer/VFX Designer
The Gnomon Workshop
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- Instructor:
Ethan SUMMERS
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This DVD plunges into the basics
of Maya's Paint Effects. Ethan Summers gives you a feature-by-feature
examination of this powerful package, teaching you to control
the density of your polygon mesh, to manage your pressure and
control curves and to establish an effective workflow process.
Ethan will explain various types of animation and illustrate
basic ways Paint Effects can connect to dynamics within Maya.
2 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: ESU01
Paint Effects Variables
Pressure Curves
Control Curves
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Poly-mesh
Density
Animation Types
Shadows
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 01:
Introduction to Paint Effects
02: Paint Effects Tools and Windows
03: Brush Node Basics
04: Brush Shading
05: Tube Growth Parameters
06: Forces and Flow Animation
07: The Paint Effects Menu
08: The Stroke Shape Node
09: Wrap-up
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view a sample clip from this DVD. Note that while this
clip is 640x480 the actual movie size is 1024x768 with
higher quality compression . View the stills to the right
to see the actual resolution.
Ethan Summers is a multidisciplinary artist whose
interests include CG environments, where he has 13 years experience
for clients including NASA, Mattel, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Hewlett
Packard, Disney, Sundance Films, Viacom Interactive, Hasbro, Coca Cola
and IBM. He is also a fine artist working in abstract painting and sculpted
art cars. He has international work experience in Mexico, Japan and
the USA. Ethan’s other interests include brainstorming design
concepts for intuitive software for artists and riding his bicycle whenever
possible. Ethan lives in Santa Cruz, California.
Paint Effects:Polygons and Dynamics
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