Maya Dynamics: Combining nCloth and Bifrost

Bifrost and nCloth are incredibly powerful tools inside of Maya. What if you could combine their strengths? This course teaches you how to drive nCloth simulations with key frame animation and then use the ncloth simulation to drive a bifrost liquid.

Simulation tools offer great solutions to complex animations. However, there isn't one tool that can do it all. In this course, Maya Dynamics: Combining nCloth and Bifrost, you will learn how to use the strengths of nCloth and Bifrost to create a combined simulation. This course focuses on using Maya's simulation tools to create a giant blob capable of devouring anything in its path. Starting from simple object, your first task is to turn the shape into a physical volume. From there, the blob will find its own shape as it is allowed to roll around on a rigid surface. To add character, you will animate its direction to attack things along a city street. Finally, you will add a second dynamic layer allowing the blob to ooze and splash in its surroundings. When you are finished with this course you will have the knowledge to direct all types of liquid and semi-solid simulations. Software required: Maya.

• Course Overview 1min
• Project Overview: The Devouring Ooze 23mins
• Driving a Bifrost Liquid with nCloth 24mins
• Collisions and Constraints 27mins
• Creating an Oozing Tendril 16mins