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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.
The Minimum System Requirements are: 1GHz or faster processor 512 MB RAM 64 MB Video RAM DVD-ROM Drive 5 GB of hard disk space 1280 x 1024 display
(about 330 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on October 26, 2006 in Digital Art - 3D::Maya and Digital Art - 3D::Design & Modeling.
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Excellent presentation. A bit fast paced..but watching a couple of time helps.
This is a spectacular tutorial on space environments. Extremely detailed and easy to follow. This is not for the beginner just starting to use Maya, beginners will not be able to keep up with the video as the instructor assumes that the viewer has a basic understanding of the application and without this you will only be lost. For anyone who has spent some time with Maya and is looking to learn more about creating environments and in particular working with particle emitters, this video will be a very rewarding experience.
This is a good asset to view if you are embarking on a space-themed project. The essential thinking about parallax, sizing, distance and environmental parameters are covered well here. Highly recommended.
