Product Description

This DVD illuminates the particulars of getting the most out of Maya's Paint Effects. In the second of a series, Ethan Summers teaches you to tune your brushes, optimize large-scale scenes, use Paint Effects objects as particle emitters, and create wind deformations. You ll also learn to correct such frequently occurring errors as blown-out lighting and bad shadows. Finally, Ethan shows you how to integrate Paint Effects with Pixologic ZBrush and Maya s Dynamics.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #165453 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-04-27
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 240 minutes

Review
Ethan imparts his knowledge of Paint Effects clearly and enthusiastically. His techniques are crucial for a deeper understanding of Paint Effects and how it interfaces with other tools in Maya and workflows in production. --Eric Hanson - Senior Producer/VFX Designer The Gnomon Workshop

About the Actor
Ethan Summers is a multidisciplinary artist whose interests include CG environments, where he has 13 years experience for clients including NASA, Mattel, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Hewlett Packard, Disney, Sundance Films, Viacom Interactive, Hasbro, Coca Cola and IBM. He is also a fine artist working in abstract painting and sculpted art cars. He has international work experience in Mexico, Japan and the USA. Ethan's other interests include brainstorming design concepts for intuitive software for artists and riding his bicycle whenever possible. Ethan lives in Santa Cruz, California.