Photorealistic Time-lapse Animation and Rendering in Maya and MODO
In this tutorial, we will learn the efficient use of tools and techniques for creation of a time-lapse video. Software required: Maya 2012, MODO 501, Fusion 6.3, ZBrush 4R2.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial, we will learn the efficient use of tools and techniques for creation of a time-lapse video. Throughout these lessons we'll delve into the animated growth of a tree branch as a time-lapse video. We'll learn everything from modeling, texturing, and shading to the animation and final compositing. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a better understanding of how you can employ efficient and productive techniques for a time-lapse video that can be used when up against a tight deadline. Software required: Maya 2012, MODO 501, Fusion 6.3, ZBrush 4R2.
Table of contents
- Looking at the Tools 4m
- Reviewing the Key Attributes of Time-lapse Footage 5m
- Modeling the Tree Branch 13m
- Creating the Leaves and Leaf Buds 10m
- Techniques for Modeling and Detailing the Flower 10m
- Rigging the First Leaf 22m
- Baking the Animation for Export to MODO 15m
- Adding Final Touches to the Animation 13m
- Creating and Baking Textures for the Branch 18m
- Adding Textures for the Leaves and Buds 16m
- Creating and Baking Textures for the Flower 8m
- Lighting and Rendering the Time-lapse Animation 13m
- Looking at the Compositing and Final Output 7m
About the author
Currently, Martin is focusing on 3D animation, most recently in a role of a Visual effects supervisor. He is a CGI generalist applying the state-of-the art digital techniques while building on his years of fine art experience. In his work, he usually blendx traditional analog techniques with the digital ones to fulfill the creative vision. What sets him apart, is that he doesn't specialize: He truly enjoys all the facets of a production and so he constantly keeps mastering them all: from creativ... more