LogInMaster the creation of production-quality, action-packed scenes from scratch, covering assembly, environment design, lighting, FX, and compositing with Nyjo FX's course.
Primal Predator is a perfect course for anyone eager to master scene assembly, set dressing, populating procedural environments, shading, lighting, and creating complex dynamic setups. This step-by-step masterclass simulates the full creation and planning process, giving you hands-on experience in crafting high-quality VFX with a project-based approach.
In this course, you'll learn the secrets and techniques for creating stunning shots in 3ds Max, master water FX with Chaos Phoenix, dynamic and particle FX with tyFlow, explosive effects with EmberGen, and lighting and look development with V-Ray. Starting from an empty scene, you'll build it up to the level of a professional trailer, and by the end of the course, you'll have the complete skill set to create impressive reel content and be fully prepared to work as a freelancer or as part of a production team. Also, if you're a student, you can enjoy a special discounted price.
Here are some topics covered in this course:
- Complex heavy VFX shots planning/project management
- Previz and scene layout
- Set dressing and procedural environment creation
- Creating a complex scattering setup
- I/O and cache management
- Learn how to use 3ds Max like a pro
- Understanding real-world workflow and pipeline
- Terrain modeling, soft body dynamic, grain, and particles with tyFlow
- Fire, smoke, dust, waterfall, river, foam, spray, and wet simulation with Phoenix
- Realistic materials for creatures and natural environments
- Production-ready lighting setup and look development techniques
- Creature interaction with environment assets
- Clouds and large-scale explosions with EmberGen
- Understanding multi-pass and multi-layered compositing
- Planet rendering and setup
- Managing complex volumetric effects
- Working in post-production to add secondary effects and color grading
The Primal Predator VFX Masterclass is based on 8 full CGI shots. Throughout the course, you'll dive into the storyboard concepts, the final look you'll achieve, and what you'll learn in each scene, step by step. This includes the primal land, a swimming dinosaur, a small waterfall, rain on foliage, a dramatic falling sky, post-explosion effects, a planet, and meteor rain, each crafted to enhance your VFX skills.
All necessary assets will be provided, and feedback and support will be available via the dedicated Discord channel, where you can interact with fellow students and instructors.
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