Maya Dynamics: nParticles and Expressions

The basic and advanced levels of nParticle effects with MEL expressions in Autodesk Maya 2017.

Have you ever wish to create effects of rain-dripping, smoke and dust, sand particle, and destruction of object through simulation in Maya? If so, this is the perfect course for you. In this course, Maya Dynamics: nParticles and Expressions, you'll learn nParticles and expressions for various effects and no prior knowledge is required. First, you'll discover how to block out particle emitters, nParticles, and external fields. Next, you'll learn the MEL expressions to modify and customize the nParticle and also able to create your own expressions and additional particle attributes. Finally, you'll explore various effects like rain-dripping, sand-particle, smoke, dust, and destruction with nParticles. When you are finished with this course, you'll have your own renders and a solid understanding of nParticles and expressions, which will further help you in creating complex particles effects. Software required: Autodesk Maya 2017.

• Course Overview 1min
• Basics of nDynamics and nParticles Emitters 66mins
• Understanding the Concept of Fields 69mins
• Using MEL Expressions to Expand nParticle's Functionality 71mins
• Simulate a Rain Dripping Effect 65mins
• Simulate a Smoke and Dust Using Sprite Particles 48mins
• Simulate a Destruction Effect Using nParticle Instancer and MEL Expressions 68mins
• Simulate a Dry Sand Effect Using nParticles and nConstraints 40mins
• Render the Dry Sand Particle Effect with Arnold Engine 22mins