Introduction to nDynamics in Maya
This set of tutorials will provide you with a solid foundation for working with Maya's nDynamics framework.
What you'll learn
This set of tutorials will provide you with a solid foundation for working with Maya's nDynamics framework. We'll get started by learning about nParticles how they can be created in a variety of ways and take on various forms. We'll then explore the nucleus node, which is the heart of the nDynamics system. Afterwards, we'll jump into a few project-based lessons and learn how to modify nParticle properties for larger simulations. We'll learn techniques for simulating fire, smoke, and water. We'll also learn how to change the physical properties of objects with nCloth, how to set up proxy objects to run simulations faster, how to work with Collision Layers, and how to use nCloth to simulate flesh on characters. By the end of this training, you will have the skills needed to working comfortably with Maya's nDynamics module.
Table of contents
- Creating Nparticles 14m
- Exploring the Nucleus Node 17m
- Simulating a Trail of Exhaust and Modifying Nparticle Properties for Larger Simulations 9m
- Finalizing Our Smoke Trail and Attaching an Emitter to Follow an Object 15m
- Creating a Flame Effect with Nparticles 9m
- Finishing Our Flame Effect 12m
- Filling an Object with Nparticles and Simulating Water 15m
- Improving the Quality of Our Water Simulation and Converting Nparticles to a Renderable Mesh 16m
- Caching Nparticles 8m
- Ncloth, Nconstraints, and Proxy Objects 13m
- Converting a Skinned Mesh to an Ncloth Object 10m
- Changing the Physical Properties of an Ncloth Object 6m
- Working with Collision Layers 5m
About the author
Delano works avidly as an animation author at Pluralsight. Starting his career at animation studios like Shilo, Delano has developed a strong passion for his talents. His animation and rigging background help him teach and create some of the most-watched training on Pluralsight. A few of his favorite projects that he has contributed to include: Character Interaction in Maya and in Softimage, Rigging the Human Face in Maya, Rigging Sea Creatures in Maya, and Rigging and Animating Transforming... more