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First and basic step but the most important one, we’ll dive into real life world references and use them in order to build our own.
We’ll work everything procedurally, no need to unwrap UVs or do any manual work. All the materials will be done from mixed textures.
You’ll learn how to create realistic and believable lighting using basic methods to drive our composition and mood.
You’ll see how to build simple geo with simple shapes without worrying about topology or UVs, we’ll start in Maya or your own preferred software and then jump into Houdini to add detail procedurally.
We’ll dive into the basic setup of compositing with a little bit of 2.5D workflow to add more background details as well as creating fog in Nuke.
Introducing William Fiorentini, a seasoned Generalist artist with a passion for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling since his teenage years. William's journey into the world of VFX started during his studies at ESMA in Toulouse, France, where he laid the groundwork for his 3D artistry skills.
Fast forward to September 2021, William took his first professional steps as a Modeler at Framestore. Immersed in the creative process, he found himself drawn to every aspect of production, from texture and look development to lighting. This curiosity led him to broaden his horizons, eventually landing a role as an Environment TD artist at DNEG.
Now, William invites you to join him on an exciting journey in his tutorial. Together, you'll dive into a world inspired by The Creator, exploring the basics of 3D environment design. Using an existing project breakdown, William will guide you through each step, leveraging industry-standard tools like Houdini and V-Ray to bring your ideas to life.
During the class, you'll learn vital techniques like layout, texturing, look development, lighting, and compositing. By the end, you'll create your own virtual landscapes and cityscapes with William's expert guidance.
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This masterful magical effect is all about control. We will learn to manipulate particles, volumes and geometry with completely custom VEX code that can help you achieve any look.
In this effect I will show you how to break down a complex, layered effect into simple setups and how to maintain that all important sense of scale and explosive timing this epic shot requires.
One of the most common magical FX but difficult to get right. Together we’ll unpack how to spread decay maps naturally and how to use this to drive an eye-catching disintegration FX that feels weighty and believable.
*We don't own the footage in these clips. We are using them as reference material for the workshop.
Complex shot with multiple elements Water sims and particle sims combined with a big ass Nuke + ocean rendering and some character coth FX. yeah this is a good one.
Directable smoke trails with multiple emitters and three big dust explosions? yes please. ( we will check the environment creation as well )
Just looks awesome and we wanted to re-do it. Complex shot with multiple elements. Become a one man army that can finish a full shot like this from start to finish. People will love you in the studio.
Big night explosion with the realistic overexposure feeling. Fire elements plus rbd destruction on the house.
Big demo scene for the Master Exploder toolkit with pro tips on how to have post sim directable color on you explosions and smoke.
Just a fun nuke with our Explosivo materialX shader. Compositing really made this one sing.
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We are collaborating with Griffin Animation Academy to provide you with the highest quality animation assets online.
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This will be an overgrowing library of animation assets and a good opportunity to collaborate with fellow Animators.
Our students can collaborate with Griffin animation academy students to create breathtaking unique show-reel projects you will not find assets like this anywhere else.
This will imitate a real life studio Scenario where multiple departments collaborate together with a CG supervisor like Corbin overseeing the project.
We're frequently asked, 'How can I make my portfolio unique?' Certainly not by displaying all your FX renders on a plain black background. This library offers unlimited creative freedom to help your FX stand out.
We are collaborating with Griffin Animation Academy to provide you with the highest quality animation assets online.
This will be an overgrowing library of animation assets and a good opportunity to collaborate with fellow Animators.
Our students can collaborate with Griffin animation academy students to create breathtaking unique show-reel projects you will not find assets like this anywhere else.
This will imitate a real life studio Scenario where multiple departments collaborate together with a CG supervisor like Corbin overseeing the project.
We're frequently asked, 'How can I make my portfolio unique?' Certainly not by displaying all your FX renders on a plain black background. This library offers unlimited creative freedom to help your FX stand out.
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Hello everyone, I'm William Fiorentini, a Generalist artist passionate about pushing visual storytelling boundaries since age 15. My journey into VFX started at ESMA in Toulouse, France, where I mastered 3D artistry basics. In September 2021, I began my industry journey as a Modeler at Framestore, drawn to every aspect of production.
This led me to become an Environment TD artist at DNEG, focusing on crafting immersive environments while prioritizing attention to detail. Now at The Mill, I embrace challenges as a Generalist artist, driven by a commitment to creativity in every project.
We are collaborating with Griffin Animation Academy to provide you with the highest quality animation assets online.
This will be an overgrowing library of animation assets and a good opportunity to collaborate with fellow Animators.
Our students can collaborate with Griffin animation academy students to create breathtaking unique show-reel projects you will not find assets like this anywhere else.
This will imitate a real life studio Scenario where multiple departments collaborate together with a CG supervisor like Corbin overseeing the project.
We're frequently asked, 'How can I make my portfolio unique?' Certainly not by displaying all your FX renders on a plain black background. This library offers unlimited creative freedom to help your FX stand out.
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