This DVD consists of five stand-alone lessons that cover various techniques using Maya's fluid dynamics. In each lesson, Wayne walks you through his process, providing the viewer with a greater understanding of how to set up dynamic fluid simulations for production shot assets. Wayne starts by showing you how to create a believable fire simulation. He demonstrates how to control Maya fluids with a variety of textures and expressions to create a highly detailed and believable flame thrower effect. He then demonstrates how to create various smoke effects, including the desired "wispy smoke" effect. Wayne also discusses his methods for controlling fluid emission and motion using a variety of emission controls, collisions, and fields, to produce complex smoke, fire and dust simulations. Instructor for this title: Wayne Hollingsworth

• Creating believable fire
• Creating oil smoke assets
• Texture Maya Fluids with detailed ramps and expression
• Creating wispy looking smoke
• Creating a smoke bomb effect with the use of dynamic fields
• Creating ground dust elements that could be used for various effects
• Lighting Maya Fluids
• Rendering Maya Fluids

1. Flame Thrower Intro
2. Flame Thrower Part One
3. Flame Thrower Part Two
4. Flame Thrower Part Three
5. Oil Smoke Intro
6. Oil Smoke Part One
7. Oil Smoke Part Two
8. Oil Smoke Part Three
9. Wispy Smoke Intro
10. Wispy Smoke Part One
11. Wispy Smoke Part Two
12. Wispy Smoke Part Three
13. Wispy Smoke Part Four
14. Smoke Bomb Intro
15. Smoke Bomb Part One
16. Smoke Bomb Part Two
17. Ground Dust Part One
18. Ground Dust Part Two

• Product Code: WHO01
• ISBN: 1-59762-794-1
• UPC: 805366017705
• Duration: 228 minutes
• Formats: DVD-ROM, Digital Download, Online Subscription

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Wayne Hollingsworth

FX Artist

Wayne Hollingsworth began his career in visual effects at The Moving Picture Company. After his stay there, he began freelancing, making stops at A52, Luma Pictures, and most recently Psyop, having worked on Thor and Battle Field LA. One of his passions is to strengthen the Maya community and continue to contribute to the knowledge base regarding Maya Fluid dynamics. Wayne graduated with his Masters degree in computer animation and visual effects from Digital Media Arts College.