Various Experiments

Finally got this thing rendered out. It took a week to render all the layers. So this is an experiment of nCloth and fluids and particles. Learned a lot from it, mainly how nCloth functions in Maya. I would probably create the robe differently now that I understand it a bit better. Also started to understand all the various nodes in the fluids attributes and what they do. I realize I should probably brush up on my science to get a better grasp of how fire and water works to get a realistic look in the computer.

Render from Personal Project with Dynamics

Personal Project Render

Still have to add flames coming out of the broken window and do a test batch render to make sure you can see the rain and it hitting the ground. Pretty Excited with this :)

Croods Pre Screening

My school got the opportunity the other night to see a pre screening of The Croods in 3D. Now while I can't talk much about it, I can say it was beautiful and funny and heartfelt and I was very impressed. I've found myself judging movies a little too soon from their trailers and names. There seems to be this trend of having movies with these pretty lame one syllable names and then the trailers are loaded with action to grab your attention and I'm left going...eh. But this film was so great. I spent so much time staring at the eye candy of the environments and backgrounds and the pretty CG water. When the movie comes out, SEE IT!

Finally Finished Rig!!!

Well, it took me a couple days but I finally got this guy rigged and skinned and with IK controls so I can plug him into my alley and get him moving. I'll worry about the dynamics later.

Screen shot From one of my Scenes in the Group Film

Lighting Test for Group Film