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Maya Dynamics: Quick Tips for Essential Effects

This course covers 7 commonly used effects in VFX and Animation. Proven on award winning shows, these effects can be created in under 30 minutes whether you are an Animator, Lighter, Modeler, or FX artist. Software Required: Maya.

Joel Berg - Pluralsight course - Maya Dynamics: Quick Tips for Essential Effects
by Joel Berg

What you'll learn

Have you ever needed to quickly create an effect after your normal method failed? If so, this course is perfect for you. In this course, Maya Dynamics: Quick Tips for Essential Effects, you will create two simple separate scenes, and add in effects to create a final shot. First, you'll learn atmospheric effects creating a scene of a plane flying in a storm. Next, you'll learn some interior effects creating a scene with a fireplace and candles. Finally, you'll take a look at the final product and understanding how these effects can be very useful. By the end of this course, you'll have learned these effects that are simple enough for any artist to manage and create in under 30 minutes. Software Required: Maya

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Joel Berg - Pluralsight course - Maya Dynamics: Quick Tips for Essential Effects
Joel Berg

Joel Berg is an FX Artist from Vancouver. He has worked for various VFX companies on blockbuster and Oscar nominated films. Currently, Joel is in Vancouver working for a small studio on video game trailers.

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