Overview
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Learn to create a flamethrower effect inspired by El Diablo from Suicide Squad using Maya's fluid dynamics. Master essential techniques including fluid settings, volume axis field manipulation, simulation rate scaling, and auto-resizing. Explore advanced concepts such as gradient force, turbulence, fuel ratio, and fluid size adjustments. Dive into shading techniques, focusing on incandescence, opacity, and noise addition. Render your creation and enhance it with strategic lighting to achieve a cinematic look. This comprehensive tutorial covers the entire process from scene setup to final rendering, equipping you with the skills to craft stunning visual effects for film and games.
Syllabus
Introduction
Scene Overview
Maya Fluid Settings
Volume Axis Field
Simulation Rate Scale
AutoResize
Contents Details
Gradient Force
Turbulence
Fuel
Fuel Ratio
Fluid Size
Shading
Incandescence
First render
Second render
Adding opacity
Adding noise
Lighting
Taught by
Escape Studios