MAYA | Real World Dynamics

Maya Dynamics has always had the stigma of being reserved for techies, rather than for artists. This DVD will break that stigma.

Maya's dynamics engine (whether in the form of particles, fluids, rigid bodies or any other shape it may take) is without a doubt the most versatile and flexible on the market today. With the right foundation, controlling dynamic simulations with minute detail is within the grasp of anyone willing to learn. While this DVD will provide a thorough theoretical background, it will do so with the artist in mind.

Starting with the basics "Maya Real World Dynamics" will lay a robust groundwork that will provide those new to dynamics with the knowledge and confidence to create stunning and above all efficient visual effects on a feature film level.

Unlike the other DVD's, "Maya Real World Dynamics" will not fry your brain with dry and abstract concepts. Instead it will jump right into creating effects that are ready to be put to immediate use in your own personal work. The step-by-step tutorials start basic and gradually build up to a grand finale that brings all the new knowledge together in a complex shot.

RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 2007

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

Introduction:What are dynamics and what can I do with them?

Chapter 1: Particles and Fields: An Introduction With Balls
Chapter 2: Softbodies and Springs: Riding the Wave
Chapter 3: Softbodies and Collisions: Pushing Through the Veil
Chapter 4: Instances and Fields: Blown Away
Chapter 5: Sprites and Expressions: Dreaming of a White Christmas
Chapter 6: Sprites and Expressions: Painting with Leaves
Chapter 7: Sprites and Image Sequences: Smoking!
Chapter 8: Goals and Sprites: Fluids... Without Fluids.

ADVANCED SECTION: An additional four chapters.

SAMPLES FROM MEDIABOOK