Gnomon - Maya Fluid Effects 1 - 3

Maya Fluid Effects: Fundamentals




Fluid dynamics are rapidly becoming a powerful alternative to particle effects. In the first lecture of this series, effects animator David Schoneveld introduces you to the rules of fluid production, showing how Maya Fluid Effects can be used for everything from smoke, dust and explosions, to underwater plane crashes and more. David details the fluid menu, emitter and container attributes, as well as shading and texturing, while conveying an understanding of the dynamic attributes of fluid dynamics and their uses in production. The lesson also details the basics of ponds, emphasizing an understanding of the fluid shader and texture controls.



Topics Covered:



* Understanding Dynamic Attributes

* Fluid Emitters

* Fluid Container Attributes

* Menu and Options

* Animation Techniques

* Shading methods



Chapters:



1. Basics + Container Contents Display

2. Dynamic Simulation

3. Content Details

4. Grid Cache and Surface

5. Shading and Shading Quality

6. Texture

7. Lighting

8. Emitters

9. Fluids Menu

10. Smoke Cloud

11. Liquid Flowing Down a Slide

12. Cloud Bank



David Schoneveld

Luma Pictures


Maya Fluid Effects: Particle Integration



In the second DVD in this series on Maya Fluid Effects, effects animator David Schoneveld imparts a detailed view of the various methods and advanced features of particle and rigid body control through fluid dynamics. This multi-faceted lesson takes you through the beginning and inter- mediate techniques of the Ocean Shader before revealing how you can create object-avoiding particles without scripting. The lesson culminates by teaching you how to create particles driven by fluid dynamics that can interact with an object or character.



Topics Covered:



* Fluid Particle Connections

* Ocean Basics

* Interaction Control methods

* Painting Particle Velocity

* Fluid Controlled -

* Rigid Body Simulations

* River Basics with Ocean Shader

Chapters:

1. Basic Connections

2. Fluid Wind tunnel

3. Motion Fields

4. Particle Motion Fields

5. Paint Velocity

6. Paint Velocity - Rigid Body

7. Ocean Shader

8. Ocean Menu

9. Wake Emitter

10. Hot Tub

11. Fort




In the third DVD of this series on Maya Fluid Effects, effects animator David Schoneveld reveals the numerous methods he uses to create and control fluid explosions, covering dynamic, non-dynamic and texture-based effects. He teaches you how to use, and maintain control of fields with fluid containers. The lesson also covers the basics of flame construction, and explains how to use the Maya presets to build effects quickly and efficiently.



Topics Covered:



* Basic Flame Construction

* Density Field Controlled Explosions

* Temperature Controlled Explosions

* Non-dynamic Explosions

* 2D Explosions

* Creation of Dynamic Lava



Chapters:



1. Temperature Driven

2. Fuel Temperature Driven

3. 2D Explosions

4. Non-Dynamic Explosions

5. Non-Dynamic Water Explosions

6. Non-Dynamic Puff

7. Lava from Goo

8. Flame Basics



David Schoneveld is a Digital FX Artist at Dreamworks Animation in Glendale, CA. He is currently working on Kung Fu Panda, starring Jack Black, scheduled for a Spring 08 release. Prior to Dreamworks, he worked as an FX Animator at Industrial Light and Magic on Pirates of the Carribbean: At Worlds End, which is nominated for an Academy Award for Achievement in Visual Effects.



David began his career as a compositor, which gave him a unique perspective on the integration of fluids and effects into the production pipline. He holds a BA in Integrated Art from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Animation from Ex'pressions Center for New Media. David's other credits include Ergaon, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, The Covenant, The Illusionist and many others.


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Gnomon - Maya Dynamics: Outer Space Environments

In this DVD, John presents the entire process of creating an outer space effects sequence. Starting with a space ship and a camera move, John takes the viewer through a step-by-step look at how to create a sequence that includes following a space ship as it breaks free of a tractor beam, launches out of planetary orbit, then flies through a field of asteroids and starbirth nebula clouds. John uses Maya's Dynamics system to build elements in the shots, demonstrating their use within the shot environment. He shows how to use cloud particles as a volume surface on which to project shaders to simulate nebulas that can be both stunning backgrounds and realistic clouds that can be flown through. John also walks you through a series of simple effects that add dynamic detail to the shots: sprite-stars, tractor beams, explosions, an energy field and an asteroid field. This lecture will enable you to create fantastic outer space shots that push the scope of imagination.






Topics Covered:



* Cloud Particles

* Cloud Shader

* Lighting

* Sprite particles

* Emitters

* Goal

* Springs

* Turbulence Field

* Expressions

* Point Particles

* Collisions

* Rigid Body

* Instance

* Paint Effects





Chapters:



1. Introduction

2. Planet

3. Background

4. Background Details

5. Engine Flames

6. Tractor Beams

7. Laser Blast

8. Explosion

9. Additional FX

10. Asteroid Flight

11. Nebula Cloud Flight



John Clark



VFX Supervisor

Sony Pictures Imageworks



John has been working in the film and television industry for over fourteen years, creating scenic art and practical effects before moving into digital animation and visual effects. For three years John was VFX supervisor for the award-winning digital production house Motion Theory, where he garnered commercial credits with campaigns for HP, Budweiser, Toyota, Direct TV, Mervyns, Johnson & Johnson, Mazda, Nike, Fox, ESPN, EA Sports, Met Life and Cingular. His broadcast credits include: Sci-fi Channel Imagination and Scare Tactics show opener; Showtime Our Fathers, Soldier's Girl teaser and The Lion in Winter show teaser. John also helped create music videos for The Used, Papa Roach, REM, Less Than Jake, Velvet Revolver, and Beck. John is currently at Sony Pictures Imageworks where he is the wave animation lead on the CG animated film, Surf's Up. John's awards for animation and FX include: five AICP awards, International Art Directors Silver Cube and Gold Cube, and multiple Telly awards. John has also had two animation pieces accepted to the SIGGRAPH animation festival.


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