Hristo Velev » Tutorials http://velevfx.com effects animation Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Naiad/Max workflow and techniques video series http://velevfx.com/2012/02/03/naiadmax-workflow-and-techniques-video-series/ http://velevfx.com/2012/02/03/naiadmax-workflow-and-techniques-video-series/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:48:19 +0000 Hristo Velev http://velevfx.com/?p=1645
  • With Igor Zanic and Naiad in Belgrade! Naiad/Max workflow.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQsp239Lvrk

    Again, link to the whole playlist – here.

    It’s quite a freestyle thing – I’m also getting into Naiad now, so I’m gonna be making these as I go – will be fun!

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    ]]>     http://velevfx.com/2012/02/03/naiadmax-workflow-and-techniques-video-series/feed/ 0     Thinking Particles video tutorial – Velocity sculpting http://velevfx.com/2010/11/14/thinking-particles-video-tutorial-velocity-sculpting/ http://velevfx.com/2010/11/14/thinking-particles-video-tutorial-velocity-sculpting/#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:14:41 +0000 Hristo Velev http://velevfx.com/?p=1496
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THP_Hheyjhk

    This short tutorial showcases a new method I use for sculpting explosions, streams, etc. Simple and very effective! Scene file can be downloaded here.

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    ]]>     http://velevfx.com/2010/11/14/thinking-particles-video-tutorial-velocity-sculpting/feed/ 7     Thinking Particles 4, and my 1st of 2 ‘Comprehensive introduction’ DVDs released http://velevfx.com/2010/06/07/thinking-particles-4-and-my-1st-of-2-comprehensive-introduction-dvds-released/ http://velevfx.com/2010/06/07/thinking-particles-4-and-my-1st-of-2-comprehensive-introduction-dvds-released/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:05:39 +0000 Hristo Velev http://velevfx.com/?p=1351
  • DVD released – ‘Comprehensive introduction to Thinking Particles part 2 – Intermediate’
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    http://www.cebas.com/?pid=hot_news&nid=364

    And the Eat3D one is here:

    http://eat3d.com/tp4_intro

    Now, I think I have some explaining to do.  First, the more obvious – the unpleasant itchy delay in releasing it was obviously caused by the wait for the TP4 release. And since it’s a TP4 DVD, it wasn’t really possible to release it before TP4 itself, was it :)

    Then about this ’1st of 2′ business. When I started making the DVD, I came up with a plan that I think goes through TP in its entirety in the best way, teaching-wise. With that plan shaping up and progressing, it became obvious that just one DVD will not be sufficient to cover it all. And rather then shortening and compromising it, it was decided to split it up. If you look at the contents list of the released DVD, you’ll see that there are two chapters – and these are the ‘Introduction’ and ‘Beginner’ chapters. The ‘Intermediate’ and ‘Advanced’ chapters will be on the next DVD. And yes, the names should be revealing enough that these are gonna be the more interesting and advanced ones. And the good part is that now that TP4 is out, there’s gonna be no more conspirative delays! It should be out by the end of July. I will publish the plan itself these days, to drool you up a little :)

    That much for now. And whoever has any questions about TP4, the DVD or anything remotely in my competence – don’t be shy :)

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    01. Overview

    02. Setup

    03. Distribute

    04. Noise offset

    05. Organization

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    01. Modular design part 1

    02. Modular design part 2

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    01. Overview

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    03. Result

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    01. Cloth setup

    02. Particle emission

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    01. Birth

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    03. Rules  part 2

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    01. Orbit overview

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