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Turning Myself Into a Smoke Dude

Polyfjord via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to create a captivating smoke character using EmberGen and Blender in this 17-minute tutorial. Follow along as the process of revisiting the "Smoke Dude" concept is explored, from gathering inspiration in EmberGen to recording and refining motion capture data. Discover techniques for crafting the smoke effect, shading, and lighting in Blender, and observe the creation of a realistic environment. Gain insights into the capabilities of EmberGen for real-time fire, smoke, and explosion effects, and witness the impressive final result of this creative digital art project.

Syllabus

Revisiting the Smoke Dude
Getting inspired in EmberGen
Recording my own mocap
Polishing the mocap in Blender
Making the Smoke Dude in EmberGen
Shading and lighting the smoke in Blender
Watching the preview render
Making a more realistic environment
Final result
My thoughts on EmberGen
Thanks for watching!

Taught by

Polyfjord

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