Much of CAD design uses 3D elements for finite element analysis (FEA) simulation. However, sometimes thin-walled or frame-like structures dominate. In these cases, shell (2D) and beam…
Category: Animation
Arnold is the new high-quality rendering engine in Maya. Realistic rendering in Maya is easier than ever with this brute force Monte Carlo ray tracer. Arnold’s physically…
Rendering can be the rewarding final step at the end of a long 3D modeling process. Or it can be a frustrating chore. It all comes down…
The MASH toolkit brings a powerful suite of procedural animation tools into Maya 2016. Procedural methodologies allow for nonlinear play and experimentation, with control networks instead of…
Bifröst is a fluid dynamics engine for high-quality liquids in visual effects, combining the best of volumetric and particle solvers in one tool. This course offers an…
Meet the Time Editor, Maya’s new tool for reusing and blending animation from multiple sources. Learn how to create motion clips, which can then be retimed and…
Using simple Maya shaders in advanced ways can help you create more realistic and interesting materials for your 3D models. Watch this Maya training course to learn…
Learn to create high-quality 3D models and animations in Maya 2018. This course covers the core Maya skills—modeling, texturing, rendering, and animation—within a real-world, project-based workflow. The…
What you’ll learn Animate a wide array of different game special effects Understand how to use Photoshop’s animation tools Have a better understanding of game animation Requirements…
Hey it’s Dave from CG Shortcuts, Welcome to the Course! I’m a freelance 3D and Motion Graphics Artist based in London where I’ve been working and teaching…
Want to develop character concepts for the film and game industries? In this course, concept artist Rayce Bird shows how to bring creatures from the depths of…
Fabric and cloth have been challenges for sculptors to simulate for thousands of years, and it’s no different with today’s digital tools. Join Ryan Kittleson in this…