Thinkbox Frost tutorial參數調校

作者：Hammer Chen

利用3ds max內建的粒子系統也可以調出寫實的流體，不一定要用Realflow，因為RF需要透過外掛導入模型與粒子，對於彈性的調整來說是很不方便的流程。這篇文章介紹用Thinkbox Frost吃Superspray產生寫實的流體模型。介紹Frost的關鍵參數使用：

FumeFX - Krakatoa workflow

In this article, I outline my FumeFX-Krakatoa workflow, cause too many steps, so easy to forget ; ) With this tech, you can create ink-like, ghost feeling particle effects.

3ds Max的巴別塔發展歷史、外掛系統

原文：The little history of a babel tower in 3ds Max : The plugin system.

作者：Jean-François Yelle

編譯：Hammer Chen

3ds Max的巴別塔發展歷史、外掛系統

我一直在想這件事，雖然我還沒完全確認，但我相信與事實相去不遠了。很久很久以前， Yost group寫出了『3D Studio Max』這套軟體，但撰寫時間不夠，所以他們就想藉由可延伸的架構，就能夠在發佈軟體以後，在靠外掛使軟體功能變的完整，從中獲利。

回想在1994年代，對於能有Metaballs、hair、PRS randomizer、early skinning這些外掛真的很令人驚艷！

VRay to NUKE motion blur workflow

Here we create a teapot moving from left to right and right to left, move up and down, move backward and forward. In 3ds max, with V-Ray renderer, generate a color map represent 2D directional (vector) information, which we can use it in NUKE for motion blur effect.

In 3ds max 2011:

1. Add VRayVelocity element

Tutorial: random movement in thinkingParticles

Sometime we need to add some variation to our particles, however the standard Wind spacewrap is not very directable/controllable. Here I demonstrate three methods to add subtle movement to your particle. 1)using Blurbeta's random walk spacewrap 2)using A-bomb operator in tP 3) using Bubble Motion operator in tP

And finally, we combine those methods to create more complex particle motion. Have fun ; )

particle connected to three different forces. Turn on each of them to see the differences

Without any forces, particles look like this

With StdForce turn on (Blurbeta's random walk)

With A-bomb turn on

With Bubble Motion turn on

Tutorial: VRay gold material

Every now and then I was to asked create something made of gold. How to create a realistic gold material with V-Ray? Here is the quick setup: