This masterful magical effect is all about control. We will learn to manipulate particles, volumes and geometry with completely custom VEX code that can help you achieve any look.
In this effect I will show you how to break down a complex, layered effect into simple setups and how to maintain that all important sense of scale and explosive timing this epic shot requires.
One of the most common magical FX but difficult to get right. Together we’ll unpack how to spread decay maps naturally and how to use this to drive an eye-catching disintegration FX that feels weighty and believable.
*We don't own the footage in these clips. We are using them as reference material for the workshop.
You’ll learn how to quickly dissect reference footage into a simple action plan.
I’ll teach you to turn VEX into a second language, so you can achieve any kind of magic with a few simple incantations!
We’ll keep things nimble and neat with modular workflows that keep you iterating fast and producing quality work while you develop your FX.
My secret method to FX dev that will get you “reviewable” results within a day!
Whether you’re art directing explosions or summoning wild, custom magical FX, control is the key! We’ll examine detailed ways of manipulating forces and motion so you can master the elements!
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• Data Preparation.
• Scale Units.
• Model Axis Orientation.
• Wheels Camber.
• Model splitting (Body, wheels etc.).
• Normal orientation.
• Unreal Engine Project Setup.
• Import to Unreal Engine.
• Adjusting Model Pivots (UE Modeling Tools).
• Automotive Materials Pack description.
• UE Materials Workflow.
• Car Shading.
• High precision tangent basis (important setting which must be enabled).
• Car Rig Assembly, wheels, brake callipers etc. (Car Rig blueprint provided).
• Car Rig adjustments. Wheel offset, body height, camber.
• Placing Car Rig in the scene, static functions overview. (Wheel turn, body lean).
• Brake Lights/Headlights blueprinting and preparing for animation – blueprinting in Car Rig.
• Placing Car Rig in the scene.
• Suspension settings overview.
• Drawing spline path.
• Attaching car to spline.
• Multiple Spline/Multiple Cars usage.
• Sequencer Basics, preparing for animation.
• Adding cars to sequencer.
• Animate driving, stopping, turning.
• CineCamera actor overview.
• Adding Cameras and animating cameras.
• Camera Shakes/Sporty style of camera animation.
• Car Ramp Jump.
• Environment Light Object description.
• Environment Light Mixer Window.
• Setting directional light/skylight.
• Using HDRI, HDRI Limitations in Unreal Engine.
• Overview of Free Unreal Engine Marketplace assets and environments.
• Using Free Assets from Quixel Bridge.
• Creating Simple Minimalistic Environment (using basic shapes and Quixel Bridge Assets).
• Light setup and Post Processing Volume effects/exposure settings.
• Create car animation sequence within our created environment.
• Types of Render in Unreal Engine (Lumen vs Path Tracing).
• Lumen + Ray Tracing description and limitations.
• Movie Render Queue Overview.
• Color Profile ACES (for movies or Photoshop).
• Setting up render in Lumen only + Lumen and Ray Tracing.
• Setting up Render in Path Tracing.
• Importing in DaVinci Resolve for color grade.
• Colour space transform in DaVinci Resolve for correct display.
• Render with Cryptomatte.
• Importing EXR with Cryptomatte masks for Photoshop retouch.
• Using Cryptomatte in DaVinci Resolve with React plugin
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We are collaborating with Griffin Animation Academy to provide you with the highest quality animation assets online.
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This will be an overgrowing library of animation assets and a good opportunity to collaborate with fellow Animators.
Our students can collaborate with Griffin animation academy students to create breathtaking unique show-reel projects you will not find assets like this anywhere else.
This will imitate a real life studio Scenario where multiple departments collaborate together with a CG supervisor like Corbin overseeing the project.
We're frequently asked, 'How can I make my portfolio unique?' Certainly not by displaying all your FX renders on a plain black background. This library offers unlimited creative freedom to help your FX stand out.
Hi everyone, my name is Corbin and while waiting for my Hogwarts letter to arrive (any day now), I decided to become a master of digital magic! For over a decade I have delved into the deepest node networks and scoured the dustiest help files to uncover Houdini’s greatest secrets! I have travelled the globe, studying under the great masters and I have led armies of powerful mages into battle against the foulest of deadlines. And now I have come to share the wisdom of the ancient magics with you.
VOTE!*We don't own the footage in these clips. We are using them as reference material for the workshop.
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Thanks to the good people from Side FX, this workshop is completely free.
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JURI BRYAN
Eddie Chew
Arvid Schneider
Shanef3d
Jesse Henning
Hudson Martins
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