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Using Json To Store Node Information In Maya

lesterbanks — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:09 +0000

Matthew Murray with a quick post on Using Json To Store Node Information In Maya. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that is pretty easy for most people to read and write, and here Matthew is using JSON to store the attributes of selected nodes in maya as well as node names [...]

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Using the Cinema 4D Inheritance Effector to Trigger or Offset Keyframed Cloned Objects

lesterbanks — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:16 +0000

EJ Hassenfratz from eyedesyn demonstrates how to use the Cinema 4D Inheritance Effector to Trigger or Offset Keyframed Cloned Objects, showing that inheritance is often an overlooked effector in Cinema 4D. Check out the post for Using the Cinema 4D Inheritance Effector to Trigger or Offset Keyframed Cloned Objects here. EJ Hassenfratz writes: The Inheritance [...]

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How to Add & Use the Blender Fracture Addon

lesterbanks — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:03 +0000

JoaoYates covers how to add, set up and use the fracture addon for Blender 3D, including how to get an object in Blender to fracture on collision. JoaoYates writes: This is my first blender video tutorial, It covers how to setup the fracture addon, and how to get the object to only fracture upon collision.

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Creating a Maya Mental Ray Combined Matte Pass Using writeToColorBuffer

lesterbanks — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:58 +0000

Amit Khanna with a quick post for a tip on Creating a Combined Matte Pass in Mental Ray Maya Using writeToColorBuffer. There are times you would want to create a combined matte pass for shaders applied to multiple objects however the typical Mental Ray writeToColorBuffer Node only takes a single shader as input. Check out [...]

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Creating a Retro Title Effect Using Trapcode EchoSpace in After Effects

lesterbanks — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:28 +0000

Harry Frank looks at using Trapcode Echospace in After EFfects to create a classic “Special Presentation” logo titles by mapping color over time to create an effect that is a throwback to the late 1970′s. Check out the Creating a Retro Special Presentation Title Effect Using Trapcode EchoSpace in After Effects tutorial here. from the [...]

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Using ShapeShifter for After Effects to Transform 3D Text

lesterbanks — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:20 +0000

VinhSon Nguyen shows how to use ShapeShifter AE to create a 3D transforming text animation in After Effects. Check out the post for the Using ShapeShifter for After Effects to Transform 3D Text tutorial here. VinhSon Nguyen writes: In this tutorial, we will be taking a look at how to build this 3D transforming text [...]

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Ninja Chain Reaction for Maya Adds Photoshop-Like Actions in Maya

lesterbanks — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Brian Keffer fills out his Ninja tools offerings with a new tool called Ninja Chain Reaction that is designed to add photoshop like recorded actions ability to Autodesk Maya. Ninja Chain Reaction will allow you to add an action, drag and drop Maya shelf icons to that action and execute them in the order that [...]

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Creating an On & Off Expression in After Effects

lesterbanks — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:00:54 +0000

Ryan Boyle looks at building a simple expression in After Effects that will randomly turn on and off the visibility of a layer by changing its opacity to reveal layers below creating a blinking effect. Ryan Boyle writes: In this tutorial I’ll show you how to add an After Effects expression that will randomly turn [...]

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Using Vector Subtraction in Softimage to Put a Point on a Curve

lesterbanks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:08 +0000

Softimage support’s Stephen Blair show how to use Vector Subtraction to Put a Point on a Curve in Softimage ICE demonstrating the importance of vector math such as subtraction. Stephen Blair writes: When you’re moving points around with ICE, it’s important to understand the basics of vector math, such as vector subtraction. It’ll help you [...]

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EFX Render Elements ZDepth Tools for After Effects

lesterbanks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:30 +0000

Filip Kaczorek adds a suite of tools for working with ZDepth passes in After Effects called EFX Render Elements ZDepth Tools. EFX Render Elements ZDepth Tools will allow you to get the most of a ZDepth Pass in After Effects that rendered out from a 3D application. Check out the page for EFX Render Elements [...]

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