Paint Effects: Polygons and DynamicsAdvanced Techniques with Ethan Summers |
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This DVD illuminates the particulars of getting the most out of Maya's Paint Effects. In the second of a series, Ethan Summers teaches you to tune your brushes, optimize large-scale scenes, use Paint Effects objects as particle emitters, and create wind deformations. You'll also learn to correct such frequently occurring errors as blown-out lighting and bad shadows. Finally, Ethan shows you how to integrate Paint Effects with Pixologic ZBrush and Maya's Dynamics.
- Large Scale Scenes
- Wind Deformation
- Light and Shadow
- Brush Tuning
- Pixologic ZBrush with Paint Effects
- Refining Poly Paint Effects Objects
- Paint Effects as an Object Detailer
- Paint Effects as Particle Emitters
- Introduction - Recap of Paint Effects
- Optimizing Complex Paint Effects Scenes
- Lattices and Deformation
- Detailing a Polygon Tree in Paint Effects
- More Uses for Paint Effects
- Typical Paint Effects Workflow
- Paint Effects as Particle Emitters
- Product Code: ESU02
- ISBN: 1-930878-97-4
- UPC: 805366009939
- Duration: 128 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
Pixologic
ZBrush
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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