VFX for Miniatures Part 2: Assembling Elements for the Digital Environment

Setareh Samandari & Habib Zargarpour

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Continue your journey from practical to digital with VFX artists Setareh Samandari (Vertical, Dark Asset) and Habib Zargarpour (Twister, The Perfect Storm) in Part 2 of this 3-part series. 

Building on the digital groundwork laid in the previous course, this installment focuses on assembling the remaining elements needed to composite the octopus and miniature container ship into a dynamic digital ocean. From mesh reduction and rigging in Maya, to animating waves in Waveworks, to crafting skies, lighting, and rendering matte passes in Unity, you’ll learn how to bring your scene one step closer to final integration in Part 3.

Advanced Level
2h 36m of duration
English (auto), Spanish (auto)
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Curriculum

Materials

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FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

  • Computer with Keyboard and Mouse
  • Optional: Wacom Drawing Tablet and Compatible Pen for a Faster Workflow

3D IMAGES AND PLUG-INS

  • Free Ocean Plug-in (Made Specifically for Autodesk Maya 2024)*
  • HDRI Skies

*Free Ocean Plug-in: If you are an active Stan Winston School subscriber or have purchased this course individually and would like the NVIDIA WaveWorks plug-in that Habib talks about, please email us your request at info@stanwinstonschool.com

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographySamandari & Zargarpour

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