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Training

Popular Training Materials for Vue 8


Materials Vol.2

Quadspinner

Create 3D Like a Superhero

Chipp Walters

Materials Vol.1

Quadspinner

Vue 8 Tips n Tricks

AsileFX
 

LightWave 9 & Vue 8 xStream

AsileFX

EcoSystem Design & Control Techniques

AsileFX

Waterscapes

Quadspinner

Vue 8 Terrains

Ignis Fatuus



Recent Training Materials

Book: Create 3D Like a Superhero - US$19.95
C. Walters
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Hold on for a mind tripping journey into the 3D world of Chipp Walters' and his MetaPeeps with this brand new, hot off the presses Graphic Manual. This fun and full color 120 page comic book will walk you through creating photo realistic 3D scenes using Vue or the included Vue Pioneer SE software.

This is not your father's typical comic! It has over 500 renders and illustrations printed on glossy paper with a rigid paper cover.

120 Pages.

>> More information and sample pages available here!

Suggested Knowledge Level: Beginners
Materials Vol 1 - US$24.00
QuadSpinner
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Materials are a critical element in 3D. The shape of any object is altered by the shape perception added by the material. In other words, you can make the best looking terrain or scene, but without quality materials it will lack dramatic visual appeal.

In this kick-off intermediate video, presenter Dax Pandhi will walk you through the process of creating your own artillery, beginning with rock.

  • Become familiar with creating advanced materials in the Function Editor
  • See how the Function Editor can be both easy to use and fun
  • Learn how to use Fractals and MetaNodes to easily produce life-like, detailed materials
  • Create a visually complex Generic Rock material
  • Add a layer of snow to the Generic Rock and experiment with Fractals to control distribution
  • Discover ways to enhance the realism and richness of existing materials
  • Explore the basics of making materials such as QuadSpinner's critically acclaimed Mineral Infinity
  • Benefit from the bounty of hundreds of hours of experimentation in only 30 mins of intensive training
  • And so much more...
  • NOTE: These techniques are compatible with all editions of Vue 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5. All materials made in the tutorial are included.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Materials Vol 2 - US$24.00
    QuadSpinner
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    Materials are a critical element in 3D. The shape of any object is altered by the shape perception added by the material. In other words, you can make the best looking terrain or scene, but without quality materials it will lack dramatic visual appeal.

    In this second video, presenter Dax Pandhi reveals an inspirational breakthrough from the forest: Trunks, Bark & Moss. Remember, it's all in the details!

  • Create authentic dead tree trunks with Fractal Displacement
  • Enhance existing Vue trees with your own unique materials
  • Continue to expand your knowledge of the Function Editor
  • Learn how to fine-tune materials and Displacement for better shapes
  • Easily blend fractals for greater control over the form of Displacement
  • Design realistic velvety moss with micro EcoSystems
  • Benefit from hundreds of hours of experimentation in this concise training
  • And so much more...
  • NOTE: These techniques are compatible with all editions of Vue 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5. All materials made in the tutorial are included.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Mighty HyperTerrains - Volume 1 - US$18.00
    QuadSpinner
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    With this training material, you will:

  • Shatter the limitations of top-down only topography in 3D terrain design
  • Model previously unimaginable rock formations right inside Vue
  • Learn how to get started from the inventor himself
  • Create alcoves, overhangs, boulders, arches, monuments and even fantastical terrains
  • Learn to model breathtaking rock formations using Fractals
  • Explore the power of Displacement
  • Understand the importance of fractal scale in relation to Displacement
  • Easily create infinite variations from a single rock formation
  • Learn to use the new Bump and Displacement features in Vue 8
  • And so much more...
  • NOTE: This technique can be used in Vue 6, 7 and 8.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    The Beauty of Strata - US$18.00
    QuadSpinner
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    In this exclusive training for Vue 8:

  • Learn how to stratify terrains with the new Strata and Confined Strata Filters
  • Combine multiple Strata to achieve an aged and one-of-a-kind appearance
  • See the stratification potential of Infinite Terrains
  • Create weathered Mesas
  • Discover how to tilt terrains for expanded possibilities and heightened realism
  • And so much more...
  • This is the companion tutorial to QuadSpinner's "Realistic Procedural Terrains".

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Realistic Procedural Terrains - US$27.00
    QuadSpinner
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    With this training material, you will:

  • Learn to use and push the limits of the Terrain Fractal
  • Easily conquer the Function Editor
  • Mix fractals in unique ways to achieve more detail
  • Combine nodes and experiment with the Function Editor
  • Surprise yourself by spinning truly grand terrains
  • Explore how a single terrain offers you many different scene opportunities
  • Produce unlimited terrain variations from one core terrain
  • Create dramatic mountains & cliffs
  • Create multiple versions of real-life erosion
  • Spin terrains with infinite amounts of detail fast
  • And so much more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Mesa Mastery - Erosion - US$27.00
    QuadSpinner
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    With this training material, you will:

  • Learn how to merge the sophistication of Vue and World Machine,
  • Create authentic natural erosion in World Machine for Vue's Procedural Terrains,
  • Produce stratified terrains by employing the mutually exclusive features of Vue and World Machine,
  • Maximize the power of Vue's terrain fractals and stratification when combined with World Machine's super detailed erosion process which includes erosion-oriented natural distribution of materials,
  • Tip the scales with Vue's Strata Tilting for superior erosion,
  • And so much more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Waterscapes - US$18.00
    QuadSpinner
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    With this training material from Vue expert Dax Pandhi, you will:

  • Dive into the intricacies of creating life-like water,
  • Learn the secret behind the movement of water and waves with Displaced Water,
  • Discover how to alter the way light interacts inside water,
  • Learn how to create hyper-realistic MetaWater materials,
  • Capture the shine that moves along the water surface using anisotropic highlights,
  • Explore the color palette of water and refracted light,
  • Easily modify Vue's default Water materials to truly mirror nature,
  • And so much more...
  • This training material applies to Vue 8.5, Vue 8, Vue 7.5 and Vue 7.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Vue 8 Terrains - US$40.00
    Ignis Fatuus
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    With this training material presented by ignisfatuus, you will:

  • Learn about different types of terrains and their respective features.
  • Understand sculpting and erosion tools in the terrain editor.
  • Learn material painting and how to work with zones.
  • Understand simple and terrain fractal nodes to control altitude production of terrains.
  • Learn how to combine different fractal nodes together.
  • Learn how to use strata filter.
  • Understand infinite terrains and planetary scenes.
  • And a lot more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Beginner to Intermediate
    Vue xStream and Maya Integration - US$100.00
    Ignis Fatuus
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    This tutorial provides extensive training on e-on Vue xStream and Autodesk Maya 2009 integration.

    In this tutorial you will:
  • Create Infinite Terrain and customize its material with the Material Editor.
  • Setup the lighting and atmosphere using the Atmosphere Editor.
  • Use Global Radiosity for indirect lighting optimized for animation.
  • Configure Vue scene for animation inside Maya.
  • Optimize Maya’s workspace for animation and efficient integration with Vue.
  • Substitute Vue OpenGL preview with Maya IPR.
  • Use Maya Dynamics to add particle simulation effects to our animation.
  • Batch render the scene in separate layers with Maya.
  • Composite multi layered renders in After Effects.
  • Add final touch to the renders like color correction, camera shake, motion blur etc.
  • and a lot more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to Advanced
    Getting Started With Vue 8 - US$64.00
    AsileFX
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    This training contains several projects designed to teach you how to use Vue efficiently, and covers features in typical usage scenarios!

    Run Time: 6h 46m!

    Getting started with Vue 8 covers topics such as:

  • Learn to navigate in Vue and understand the users interface,
  • Learn time savers, rendering techniques,
  • Learn to control Procedural Terrains, Landscape Materials, & the Sea,
  • The secrets of Infinite & Planetary Terrains, Spherical Scenes,
  • Terrain Sculpting & Material Distributions,
  • Spectral Clouds & Atmospheric Animation,
  • Understanding Wind & Breeze,
  • Object Operations & Manipulations,
  • Cameras, Navigation, & Rendering,
  • and a lot more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: No previous knowledge of Vue required
    What's New In Vue 8 - US$49.00
    AsileFX
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    Upgrading to Vue 8 Infinite / xStream? Interested in learning useful techniques and workflow operations using the new features in Vue 8?
    Get up and running fast with What's New in Vue 8 & 7.5 Infinite xStream from asileFX.

    With this title you will explore the new features and workflow changes of Vue 8 and 7.5 Infinite / xStream:

  • General, UI, and Rendering
  • Terrain Enhancements and Workflow Changes
  • Spherical Scenes and Planetary Terrains
  • Ecosystems
  • Materials, Functions, and Techniques
  • Spectral Atmosphere Enhancements
  • xStream Integration Workflow
  • and a lot more...
  • NOTE: This training material also includes techniques and information about the new features introduced to Vue in version 7.5!

    (Perfect for current Vue users migrating to version 8, or users with a background in 3D).

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Some previous knowledge of Vue suggested
    Vue 8 Tips n Tricks - US$45.00
    AsileFX
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    In this training you will learn a variety of project techniques, useful shortcuts, MetaNode creation, and powerful feature enhancement techniques for Vue versions 7 and up. This training includes project scenes, color maps, materials, objects, and tools.

    Chapters and themes Covered in this training material:

  • Create stunning waterfalls
  • Custom zero edge tool, erosion, and zone preservation
  • Mushroom modeling and surfacing
  • Procedural Wood Surfaces
  • Slope evaluation and control
  • And a lot more...

  • NOTE:This training can be used with Vue version 7, 7.5, 8, & 8.5.
    Vue version 8.4 or higher is required to open the included content. Although this training was produced in Vue 8.5, users with Vue version 7 or higher will have no trouble following along.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Some previous knowledge of Vue suggested
    LightWave 9 & Vue 8 xStream - Workflow & Techniques - US$54.00
    AsileFX
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    With this training material you will learn the ins and outs of Vue xStream scene creation in LightWave 3D 9.

    Learn techniques, creation workflow, time savers, solutions, general integration, and the technical aspects that power the xStream plug-in.

    Chapters and themes Covered in this training material:

  • Installation & Configuration
  • Creation Workflow
  • Lighting and Rendering
  • Object Matching & Terrain Editor Previews
  • Infinite Terrains & Sea
  • Spherical Scenes & Clouds
  • Standalone Operations
  • Proxy Techniques – Plant Export and FX Objects
  • NOTE:This training can be used with Vue xStream version 7, 7.5, 8, & 8.5.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Some previous knowledge of Vue suggested
    EcoSystem Design & Control Techniques - US$49.00
    AsileFX
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    With this training material you will understand how to design and animate EcoSystems using advanced functions and graphs, learn to create real-world forest-growth along with precisely controlled distributions, discover how you can manage your scenes more efficiently and setup LOD ecosystem zones, optimize file sizes and system resources with LOD (level of detail zones), learn how to drastically reduce render times and system memory usage by learning to create pseudo vegetation with low-res SolidGrowth objects, and a lot more!

    Chapters and themes Covered in this training material:

  • Mimicking real-world growth influences
  • LOD zones and population management
  • Pseudo Vegetation
  • Understanding Presence
  • Growing a forest with dynamic population
  • Billboard ecosystem techniques
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Some previous knowledge of Vue suggested
    Amazing Plant Creation Techniques - US$44.00
    AsileFX
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    Amazing Plant Creation Techniques covers topics such as:

  • Advanced Shaders
  • Understanding Species Creation
  • 3D wind controllers
  • Sculpting and Generating High-res Leaves
  • And so much more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Beginner to Advanced Users
    Vue Terrain Workshop - US$79.00
    AsileFX
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    In over 8 hours of training, AsileFX will show you how to improve your sculpting workflow & techniques as well as fascinating terrain creation techniques for Vue 8 and higher.

    In this training material, AsileFX covers topics such as:

  • Understanding Terrains
  • Layer Anatomy and Reset Operations
  • Procedural Sculpting and Zone Techniques
  • Sculpting and Displacement Mapping
  • Rivers
  • Erosion Techniques
  • Procedural Layering Techniques
  • Fractal Distribution & custom strata filtering
  • And so much more...
  • NOTE: This training material also includes dozens of scene files, a companion reference guide (including additional techniques and technical references), filters, textures, tools, and more!
    The Terrain Workshop Reference guide is provided in PDF and HTML formats with the option to display directly in the html training menu.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Beginner to Advanced Users
    Spectral Atmospherics and Cloud Creation Techniques - US$40.00
    AsileFX
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    In this training, learn everything about atmospheric lighting and cloud creation in Vue Infinite and xStream.

    In this training material, AsileFX covers topics such as:

  • Anatomy of cloud layer shapes and lighting,
  • Understanding cloud density vs. detail,
  • Cloud and atmospheric lighting,
  • Ambient lighting techniques and effects,
  • Making a stormy atmosphere,
  • Designing a turbulence metanode,
  • Making a cloud front and rain layer,
  • Night sky setups and clouds lighting,
  • Fast rendering fog cloud layers,
  • Wispy cloud creation,
  • Animation techniques, punching a hole through a cloud layer,
  • Understanding material space and cloud detail origins,
  • And so much more...
  • NOTE: This training can be used with Vue versions 7 and up, and also with Ozone 4.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Beginner to Advanced Users
    Matte Painting and Compositing Techniques - US$79.99
    AsileFX
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    With this training material, you will:

  • Learn texture mattes and camera projection methods,
  • Learn how to control edit and operate with the ZDepth channel,
  • Learn how to setup your spectral clouds to create ZDepth pass and cloud masks,
  • Learn how to export displacement maps and bake materials,
  • Learn how to design brushes from functions,
  • Learn matte painting workflow and techniques.
  • And so much more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Optimization and Dynamic Population - US$39
    AsileFX
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    Get optimal productivity when using dynamic EcoSystem population (also extremely useful for standard EcoSystem population ).

    Learn scene setup techniques to improve system response and performances.

    Learn how to use pre-viz plants and vegetation planning to speed up your scene creation process, and provide nearly instant previewing.

    Learn a powerful technique to drastically increase render speeds by converting procedural terrains into a standard terrains. And so much more...

    This training also includes 32 vegetation species variations!

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    SnowFlake - The Metanode Collection by AsileFX - US$99.00
    AsileFX
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    Increase the power of Vue 7 with over 90 MetaNode tools and enhancements!

    SnowFlake includes some very powerful tools for Vue 7, including: Advanced Sphere Zone, Camera Orbiter, Camera Master Controller, Dynamic Range Controller, 11 Terrain / Fractal or Noise Filters, Fractal / Terrain Mixer, Function Preview Scalar, Matte Painter and Matte Painter - 2Layer, Vector Lock - Vector Lock 3x3, and many more...

    This is a veritable treasure trove of tools to augment your Vue creations!

    Download the Full Reference Manual here!

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced
    Dynamic Function Control and Animation - US$30
    AsileFX
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    Advanced Production Techniques for Vue 7 xStream and Vue 7 Infinite:

    Learn to dynamically control and animate any extractable function operation in Vue 7 Infinite and xStream.

    Learn how complex MetaNodes work and how to create them.

    Then learn to use the node in a scene, and create a complex animation with a procedural terrain, and its mixed material.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced


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