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Thinking Particles Part 1 - A Comprehensive Introduction


In this DVD Hristo Velev starts from the very beginning by explaining what Thinking Particles actually is and then begins to build upon a solid foundation of theory and technical knowledge of the program. From there Hristo goes through an extensive set of basic concepts to guide you through the massive amount of features in TP4. During that time he creates several practical effects that are very useful in production.

After the basic concepts are covered he then goes through creating an entire project from start to finish to help you understand the entire process. With over 9 hours of training this DVD will help you understand Thinking Particles and start creating amazing effects.

About the Instructor:
Hristo Velev has worked on the movie '2012' as a VFX Artist and has been passionate about effects and also video training for many years. Hristo is known for his many hours of free training on other subjects and is currently working in Berlin at Pixomondo.

Apps Used:
Thinking Particles R4, 3ds Max 2010, Fusion 5
Duration:
9 Hours
Instructor:
DL Filesize:
1.2 GB
Project Files:
Over 40 3ds Max files as seen in the DVD to examine, reverse engineer, etc.
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Video Chapters - Click Images for HighRes Version


  • 01-00 Introduction
  • 01-01 What is TP
  • 01-02 UI First Look
  • 01-03 Dynamic Sets
  • 01-04 Nodes
  • 01-05 Groups
  • 01-06 Hierarchies
  • 02-01 Data Types 1
  • 02-02 Data Types 2
  • 02-03 Generation
  • 02-04 Conditions
  • 02-04 Data Types 3
  • 02-06 Velocity
  • 02-07 Force and Friction
  • 02-08 Follow 1
  • 02-09 Follow 2
  • 02-10 Shape and Size
  • 02-11 Alignment and Spin
  • 02-12 Materials
  • 02-13 Point Collisions
  • 02-14 Non-Liner Animation
  • 02-15 Blackboxes
  • 02-16 Particle Interaction
  • 02-17 Object Interaction
  • 02-18 Exporting Particles
  • 02-19 Trajectory
  • 02-20a Project Overview
  • 02-20b Dynamics
  • 02-20c Materials and Renderin...
  • 02-20d Compositing


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i don't have money to buuuuuuuuuy so bay

July 13, 2010 - 10:41am
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Anonymous

Actually the 2nd one is 'Intemediate', the 3rd one will be 'Advanced' Smiling

July 9, 2010 - 11:25am
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Anonymous

really good intro 4 beginners. Waiting 4 the 2nd advanced DVD.

June 28, 2010 - 8:15am
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Anonymous

Thanx

June 24, 2010 - 5:09pm
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Anonymous

i think this is very usefull in CG

June 21, 2010 - 2:21am

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