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.
- Paint Effects Variables
- Pressure Curves
- Control Curves
- Poly-mesh Density
- Animation Types
- Shadows
- Introduction to Paint Effects
- Paint Effects Tools and Windows
- Brush Node Basics
- Brush Shading
- Tube Growth Parameters
- Forces and Flow Animation
- The Paint Effects Menu
- The Stroke Shape Node
- Wrap-up
- Product Code: ESU01
- ISBN: 1-930878-98-2
- UPC: 805366009830
- Duration: 157 minutes
- Formats: DVD-ROM
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- 1GHz or faster processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 64 MB Video RAM
- DVD-ROM Drive
- 5 GB of hard disk space
- 1280 x 1024 display
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Software Used:
Autodesk
Maya
Ethan Summers
3D Artist
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.
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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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