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Certified Training Books

Vue 7: Beyond the Basics - By Richard Schrand - $59.99
 

Written for the professional 3D artist and animator, this book will show you how to use all the new and updated features of any version of Vue 7 or Vue 7.5 to take your art into new creative realms.

Organized as a series of tutorials and projects, this book contains the tips and tricks you need to expand your knowledge of Vue, teaching you how to create everything from photorealistic images to those that look like they were drawn for a comic book.

512 Pages.

Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced.


Vue 7: From the Ground Up - By Ami and Vladimir Chopine - $49.95
 

Be inspired to create fantastic lands, stunning skies and beautiful scenery with Vue from the Ground Up. This book will help you understand the inner workings of Vue through clear explanations and focused tutorials to bring you to the level of artistry you want to achieve.

Create lush terrains and atmospheres in Vue and enhance your knowledge of all the features in this software such as lighting, cameras, and Python scripting. Ami and Vladimir Chopine guide you through 17 stand-alone tutorials, each with a different focus on the key components of Vue.

317 Pages.

Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced.



QuadSpinner Training Videos

Mighty HyperTerrains - Volume 1 - $18*
 

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- $18*
     

    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 - $27*
     

    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.


    Capturing the Brilliance of Light - $36*
     

    With this training material, you will:

  • Fully comprehend the role and potential of Global Radiosity
  • Explore vital atmosphere components such as Haze, Fog, Light Decay, and Aerial Perspective
  • Learn to easily create dramatic God-rays
  • Understand and employ Scattering Anistropy and Cloud Anistropy
  • Discover how to use black Haze and intense glows to produce bright sunlit scenes
  • Harness the power of reflected light
  • Effectively illuminate caves, grottos and other similar environments
  • And so much more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced.



    Ignis Fatuus Training Videos

    New! - Vue xStream and Maya Integration - $100*
     

    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.




    AsileFX Training DVDs

    Getting Started with Vue 8 - $64*
     

    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 (and 7.5) - $49*
     

    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!

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Some previous knowledge of Vue suggested.
    (Perfect for current Vue users migrating to version 8, or users with a background in 3D).



    Amazing Plant Creation Techniques- $44*
     

    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.


    New! - Vue Terrain Workshop- $79*
     

    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.




    Matte Painting and Compositing Techniques -$99 $79.99*
     

    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 - $49 $39*
     

    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 V2- The MetaNode Collection - $99*
     

    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.


    Vue xStream Integration with C4D - $49 $44*
     

    Learn how to perfectly integrate Vue xStream in C4D!

  • Create custom palettes and icons for xStream commands.
  • Edit menus for quick access to common commands.
  • Match lighting, both ambient and GI.
  • Tips for painting ecosystems in Cinema 4D.
  • Correct proxy geometry for dynamic interactions.
  • Match cameras, lights, and animation in xStream standalone.
  • Create ecosystem collisions for Thinking Particles and other dynamic systems.
  • Manage openGL previews, and create an openGL sky preview.
  • Render environments for HDRI lighting.
  • Understand the Vue unit system and scene matching.
  • Perfectly match terrains to buildings.
  • Which elements are rendered by Vue and controlled by Cinema 4D.
  • Object Transformations.
  • Using VueSynch
  • And much more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced.
    (Should have basic understanding of Vue's command operations and the Cinema 4D users interface).


    Dynamic Function Control and Animation - $35 $30*
     

    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.


    What's New In Vue 7 - $49 $39*
     
    With this title you will be introduced to all the great new features Vue 7 offers, such as:
  • the new Vue 7 xStream integration workflow,
  • all the render engine optimizations,
  • the new water editor,
  • what's new with the function editor,
  • how to use dynamic EcoSystems,
  • the new fractal nodes,
  • object graphs,
  • and a lot more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Advanced.
    (Perfect for current Vue users migrating to version 7, or users with a background in 3D).



    Vue 6 Tips n'Tricks Vol.1 - $40 $33*
     
    With this training material, you will:
  • Learn to use Vue 6 for the purpose of pre-visualization renders (also known as animatics - used to quickly preview and plan out your scene).
  • Learn to create stunning icicle covered trees for all of your Vue winter scenes (from modeling the icicles and adding them to your tree, to editing the EcoSystem).
  • Learn to customize spectral cloud layers to create any shape cloud you can think of, and to create animated logos and special effects layers.
  • and a lot more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Advanced.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).


  • Vue 6 Tips n'Tricks Vol.2 - $40 $33*
     
    With this training material, you will:
  • Learn to create amazing icebergs and glaciers, by managing multi layered translucent materials.
  • Learn to easily create everything necessary to create impressive hedge mazes, such as Image maps, realistic materials with the Function Editor...
  • Learn to create your own custom rock libraries for use with ecosystem and non-ecosystem materials.
  • and a lot more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Advanced.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).


  • Vue 6 Tips n'Tricks Vol.3 - $40 $33*
     
    With this training material, you will:
  • Learn how to create extremely realistic high quality trees, using SolidGrowth plants.
  • Learn to quickly edit the position of a sun or distant light, in any active camera view using your own Sun Reference tool.
  • Learn to create complex rock formations and outcrops.
  • and a lot more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Advanced.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).


  • Getting Started With Vue 6 - $45 $34*
     
    New to Vue 6 Infinite or need a refresher course, Getting Started with Vue 6 Infinite is what you need!
    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • Navigating Through the UI
  • Object Manipulations
  • MetaClouds
  • Ventilators
  • Linking and Targeting Objects
  • Lights and the Light Editor
  • Drop Object and Smart Drop
  • Rendering Options
  • Animation Rendering Options
  • Atmosphere Editor Basics
  • Material Editor Basics
  • Eco-System Painting
  • Animation Basics
  • And much more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Basic.
    (For newcomers. Learn the fundamentals of how to use Vue 6).


    What's New In Vue 6 - $40 $29*
     
    An in-depth introduction to Vue 6's main features. Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • New Interface
  • Ecosystem Painting
  • MetaClouds
  • Ventilators
  • Spectral Atmospheres
  • Displacement Mapping
  • SubSurface Scattering
  • Animation Curves
  • And much more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Basic.
    (For newcomers. Learn the fundamentals of how to use Vue 6).


  • Advanced Spectral Atmospheres - $40 $29.99*
     
    Explore Vue 6´s powerful Spectral Atmosphere Editor!
    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • Create custom clouds in the Function Editor
  • Animate clouds
  • Create rolling fog-like clouds
  • Create grainless cloud renders
  • Edit and work with multiple cloud layers
  • Adjust detail settings
  • Optimize high resolution renders
  • Combine all spectral tools to create the cover scene
  • Edit Godrays
  • and much more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).


  • Advanced Custom Plant Creation - $44 $35*
     
    This tutorial will show you how you can use Vue, together with your prefered image editing application, to create custom SolidGrowth plants and trees.

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:

  • Custom Tree surface creation
  • Applying texture maps to trees
  • Applying texture maps to plants
  • Custom leaves painting
  • Genuine image maps creation
  • and much more...


    This tutorial can also be used in conjunction with Vue 5 Infinite, Vue 5 & 6 Pro Studio, and Vue 5 and 6 Esprit with the Botanica Module.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue).


  • Advanced Custom Plant Creation Vol.2 - $64 $49.99*
     
    Time to take your Vue vegetation files to the next level!
    With this 6 hours long training material you will:
  • Learn how to create your own custom leaves.
  • Learn how to create double sided leaves.
  • Learn how to master the branch design.
  • Learn how to create flower groups.
  • Learn how to render with templates (using the Advanced Function Editor).
  • and a lot more...

    Some parts of this tutorial can also be used in conjunction with Vue 5 Infinite, Vue 5 & 6 Pro Studio, and Vue 5 and 6 Esprit with the Botanica Module.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Advanced.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).


  • Advanced EcoSystem Creation - $45 $35*
     

    With Advanced Ecosystem Creation, learn everything you need to know about working with both Global and Material based EcoSystems in Vue 6 Infnite/XStream.

    In addition to the main tutorial, the training material contains an extra 2 hours of un-narrated EcoSystem scene creation.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue).


    Advanced Terrain Creation - $45 $35*
     
    Explore Vue 6´s powerful Terrain Editor, standard and Procedural!
    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • the function editor for terrain creation
  • the Noise nodes,
  • the Fractal nodes
  • the Filter nodes
  • the Turbulence nodes
  • the Maths nodes
  • switching from standard terrains to procedural
  • and much more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).


  • Advanced Material Creation - $45 $35*
     

    With Advanced Material Creation, you'll learn how to use every setting and every tool in the Material Editor:

    from the creation of functions to control color/bump/transparency..., to using layers and environmental settings to create ultrarealistic materials, or even which is the best material mapping mode to use for each different situation.

    Plus a lot more too...

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).



    Advanced Effects - Fire - $45 $35*
     
    With Advanced Effects - Fire, you'll learn:
  • how to shape your fire with existing Vue tools.
  • how to create fire, or highly complex turbulent materials.
  • how use turbulence and animate their effects over time.
  • the difference between vector origin driven animation, and keyframe animation.
  • how to create custom animation sequences for quick render times.
  • and much more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).


  • Basics of the Function Editor - $45 $35*
     
    With Basics of the Function Editor, you will:
  • Understand the way input and output nodes work.
  • Create a planet using combiner, color nodes, and filter nodes.
  • Create dynamic shoreline effects using input and filter nodes.
  • Create and modify procedural terrains and understand fractal nodes.
  • Understand interpolation methods.
  • and much more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).


  • Vue 6 xStream - LightWave 3D 9 Integration - $49 $35*
     
    With this training material, you will:
  • Learn to match up environmental lighting between xStream and LW.
  • Learn how to correctly keyframe the camera between each program to avoid positional errors.
  • Learn how to properly integrate HyperVoxels and LightWave dynamics system into your Vue scenes.
  • Understand the settings needed to create flicker free renders.
  • Learn to re-create this sample animation (available here).
  • and much more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Advanced.
    (Should be familiar with Vue 6 xStream).


  • UnderWater Scene Creation in Vue 6 - $45 $35*
     
    With this training material, you will:
  • Learn how to create water using materials, the atmosphere editor or procedural terrains.
  • learn to create a shallow water scene, and use volumetric lights to create realistically animated light beams that will match the movement of your water perfectly.
  • learn to create deep water scenes, simulate lighting from a submersible craft, and add particles to your water for even more realism.
  • and a lot more...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Advanced.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 6).



  • Getting Started With Vue 5 Infinite - $40*
     
    An in-depth introduction to Vue's main features.

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • The Users Interface
  • Navigating the Camera and View Ports
  • Infinite Planes
  • Loading Objects
  • MetaBlob Object Creation
  • Booleans
  • Grouping Objects
  • Layers
  • Terrain Creation (Standard and Procedural)
  • Plant and Rock Creation
  • Materials with Procedurals and Images
  • Multi-layer Materials
  • Different Lighting Options
  • Volumetric Lighting
  • Lens Flares
  • How to Create Custom Skies
  • The Atmosphere Editor
  • Basics of Key Frame Animation
  • Animating Clouds, Terrains, and Plants
  • Setting up an Eco System
  • Rendering Options
  • Making Preview Renders
  • Tracking and Linking Objects
  • Making a Moon Revolve Around a Planet
  • Under Water Effects
  • and much more...
  • Suggested Knowledge Level: Basic.
    (For newcomers. Learn the fundamentals of how to use Vue 5).


    Advanced Vue 5 Infinite Volume 1 - $40*
     
    Learn the advanced features of Vue 5 Infinite.

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • Advanced Procedural Terrains
  • DOF
  • Rendering Effects
  • Realistic Animated Ocean Effects
  • Filters (Animation, Material, and Others)
  • Advanced Custom Material Creation
  • The Function Editor
  • The Animation Wizard
  • Advanced Object Animation
  • And More...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 5 Infinite).


  • Advanced Vue 5 Infinite Volume 2 - $40*
     
    Learn the advanced features of Vue 5 Infinite.

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • Advanced Eco System Control
  • Under Water Effects
  • Faked Caustics
  • Advanced Light Gels
  • Advanced Lighting Options
  • The Function Editor
  • Radiosity and Global Illumination
  • Camera Post Processing
  • Illumination Baking
  • And More...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 5 Infinite).


  • Advanced Vue 5 Infinite Volume 3 - $40*
     
    Learn the advanced features of Vue 5 Infinite.

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • Advanced MetaBlobs
  • Snow Eco Systems
  • Animated Snow
  • Winter Tree Editing
  • And More...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 5 Infinite).


  • Vue 5 Infinite Tips'n Tricks Volume 1- $40*
     
    Think you know everything about Vue 5 Infinite?
    Well, here's a little more for you!

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • Correct Sandy Beaches
  • Custom Clouds
  • Eco-System Tricks
  • Extra Function Settings
  • Frame Guides
  • Hanging Plants
  • Large Sun in Space
  • Nebulas
  • Show Render in Background
  • Spiral Animation Techniques
  • Water in Terrains
  • And More...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 5 Infinite).


  • Vue 5 Infinite Tips'n Tricks Volume 2- $40*
     
    Think you know everything about Vue 5 Infinite?
    Well, here's a little more for you!

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • Alpha Planes - Billboards
  • Custom Eco Systems - Reeds in Water
  • Don't be Afraid of Post
  • Layers Panel
  • Object Replacment Tricks
  • Swamp Trees_A
  • Swamp Trees_B
  • The Material Summary
  • Time Laps Scenes_A
  • Time Laps Scenes_B
  • Tree Customization - Dead Leaves on Ground
  • Wind Options - Tree Shaping - UFO Scene
  • XFrog Plants - 3rd Party Objects
  • And More...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 5 Infinite).


  • Vue 5 Infinite Tips'n Tricks Volume 3- $40*
     
    Think you know everything about Vue 5 Infinite?
    Well, here's a little more for you!

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • 4 Panel Renders
  • Camera Options
  • Casting Shadows Through Volumetric Lights
  • Creating Lightning
  • Faking a Fish Eye Lens
  • Global Material Transformations
  • Illumination Baking for Animation
  • Inverted-Direction Eco-Systems
  • Modeling a Realistic Door Knob
  • Procedural Animations
  • Rock Building
  • Standard Terrain Options
  • And More...
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Average.
    (Should be familiar with the basic features of Vue 5 Infinite).


  • Vue 5 Infinite Integration With LightWave - $40*
     

    Learn how to use these two amazing programs together and take advantage of their incredible abilities!

    Topics Covered on the CD Rom:
  • Add animated and interactive hypervoxels to a Vue Scene.
  • Use fully animated skies from Vue in a Lightwave scene.
  • Show characters walking through a vue environment.
  • Synchronize cameras, lights, and objects back and forth between each application.
  • Learn to export Lightwave objects properly into vue with no loss of texture quality, and without having to make changes in Vue's texture editor.
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Advanced.
    (A good knowledge of both applications is required).




  • GeekAtPlay Training DVDs

    Vue Tutorials - Boosting Your Creativity Vol.3 - $19.94
     

    Continuing the work we started in Volume One and Two, Volume Three adds 36 more tutorials to enhance your creativity.

    Most of these tutorials were based on requests from Volume One and Two viewers.

    Most tutorials will work with both Vue 7 and Vue 6.

    Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

    Information about the Boosting Your Creativity Vol.1 and Vol.2 is available in the "Training Material for Vue 6" section further down.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Basic.



    Vue 6 Epic Landscapes - $19.94
     

    Learn to create Epic Landscapes with Vue! These tutorials range from 11 to 30 minutes, providing inspiration for creating your own worlds.

    Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Basic.


    Vue 6 Function Editor - $18.94
     

    Learn how to use Vue's powerful Function Editor to add realism and life to your Vue landscapes.

    This tutorial set will give you that edge!

    Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Intermediate to advanced.


    Vue 6 Tutorials - Boosting Your Creativity Vol.1 - $19.94
     

    These tutorials are created to enhance your creativity by providing new and interesting intermediate techniques for manipulating your Vue environment.

    Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Basic.


    Vue 6 Tutorials - Boosting Your Creativity Vol.2 - $19.94
     

    Continuing the work we started in Volume One, Volume Two adds 35 more tutorials to enhance your creativity.

    Most of these tutorials were based on requests from Volume One viewers.

    Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

    Suggested Knowledge Level: Basic.


    Beginners Vue Video Tutorials - Discovering Vue - $19.94
     

    This special DVD release contains 20 video tutorials designed for new-comers to the Vue world.

    By using project-based tutorials, you will become familiar with the Vue application in no time.

    Exercise files accompany the tutorials.
    Suggested Knowledge Level: Basic.




    PixelRaster Training DVDs

    Was Ist Neu In Vue 8? - $22* (German only)
     

    In der neuen Version von Vue fügt e-onsoftware dem Erfolgsprogramm zur Landschaftsgestaltung neue Funktionen hinzu.

    Aus dem Inhalt:

  • Einführung
  • Sphärische Terrains
  • neuer Terraineditor
  • Materialeditor und neues Displacement
  • Strata-Filter für den Funktionseditor
  • Animierte Ökosysteme
  • Camera-Mapping
  • Spectral 3 - Atmosphären
  • Animation von Figuren
  • In diesem 65-minütigen Kurs zeigen wir Ihnen die neuen Funktionen, die teilweise auch bereits in der Zwischenversion 7.5 verfügbar waren.

    Kenntnisstand: Beginner.


    Pflanzen in Vue - $29* (German only)
     

    In diesem Kurs zeigen wir Ihnen wie Sie den Pflanzeneditor bedienen, eigene Blätterdächer gestalten und schliesslich auch die Pflanzen animieren können.

    Aus dem Inhalt:

  • Einführung
  • Buttons
  • Stämme und Äste
  • Blätter und Blüten
  • Pflanzentypen
  • Eigene Pflanzen
  • Wind im Atmosphäreneditor
  • Wind - Ventilatoren
  • Animation von Pflanzen
  • Erweitern Ihrer Bibliothek
  • Workshop: Covermotiv gestalten
  • Ausserdem zeigen wir Ihnen wie Sie Ihre Pflanzensammlung noch erweitern können und demonstrieren auch in einem 15-minütigen Workshop wie das Covermotiv entstand.

    Gesamtspielzeit: ca. 85 Minuten.

    Kenntnisstand: Beginner.



    Funktionseditor von Vue- $37* (German only)
     

    Der Vue Function Editor ist eine leistungsfähige Programmierumgebung, mit deren Hilfe es möglich ist Materialien, Landschaften, Wolken und Animationen noch wesentlich detaillierter zu manipulieren als es mit den normalen Editoren möglich ist.

    In diesem dreistündigen Kurs zeigen wir Ihnen anhand von Beispielen welche Geheimnisse sich hinter Begriffen wie "Angle of Incidence" oder "Dependencies" verbergen.

    Aus dem Inhalt:

  • Einführung in die Oberfläche
  • Buttonleiste links
  • Position - Position Option
  • Normal - Normal Option
  • Altitude - Slope - Orientation
  • Angle of Incidence
  • Ray Direction World
  • Kamera Nodes
  • Licht Nodes
  • Output Nodes
  • Terrains
  • Rauschen und Fraktale
  • Bilder - Konstanten - Farben
  • Turbulence Node
  • Combiner Node
  • Math Node
  • Dynamics Node
  • Dependencies
  • Bonus-Kapitel: Wolken mit dem Funktionseditor
  • Der Kurs bezieht sich natürlich auch auf das Plugin "Advanced Graph", das es auch kleineren Versionen von VUE ermöglicht die Leistungsfähigkeit des Programms zu steigern.

    Gesamtspielzeit: ca. 170 Minuten.

    Kenntnisstand: Fortgeschrittene. (Sie sollten sich mit den Grundfunktionen von Vue auskennen).



    Lichter in Vue - $29* (German only)
     

    In Vue Inifinite gibt es neben dem normalen Atmosphärenmodell auch verschiedene Arten von Lichtern, die die Beleuchtung unterstützen können oder weitere Effekte erzielen.

    Aus dem Inhalt:

  • Einführung und Praxisbeispiel
  • Lichttyp Spots und Flares
  • Volumetrisches Licht
  • Lichtfolien
  • Lichteinfluss einstellen
  • Vergleich der Lichttypen
  • Lichter animieren
  • Animieren mit Splines
  • Tipps zum Ausrichten von Spots
  • Praxisbeispiel: Lampions
  • Bonus: Subsurface Scattering
  • Nutzen Sie zusätzliche Lichtquellen um Szenen punktuell aufzuhellen oder um zusätzliche Beleuchtungseffekte zu erzielen. Wir zeigen Ihnen anhand von Beispielen wie es geht.

    Gesamtspielzeit: ca. 85 Minuten.

    Kenntnisstand: Beginner.





    Was ist neu in Vue7? - €10 (German only)
     

    Die neue Version Vue7 Infinite/xStream wartet mit einigen Verbesserungen wichtiger Programmfunktionen auf.

    Mit diesem Kurs möchten wir Ihnen einen kleinen Überblick über die neuen Features bieten.

    Aus dem Inhalt:

  • Prozedurale Terrains
  • Dynamische Population von Ökosystemen
  • Ecosystem3 und Ecopainter
  • Neues Wassermodell
  • Spectral Clouds2
  • Neue Kameraeigenschaften
  • Integration in 3D-Anwendungen wie Cinema4D
  • Metanodes und Dependencies
    Gesamtspielzeit: ca. 50 Minuten.
    Kenntnisstand: Beginner.



  • Ozone 3 Einsteigerkurs - €15 (German only)
     

    Ozone ist eine Lösung für Standard 3D Software wie Cinema4D, Maya, 3DStudio, XSI und Lightwave um überzeugende Atmosphären auch in diesen Programmen zu ermöglichen.

    Durch das sensationelle “Spectral Model” ist es möglich 3dimensionale Wolken zu erzeugen während die Farbe des Himmels durch den Sonnenstand bestimmt wird. Atemberaubende Flüge durch eine realistische Wolkendecke sind kein Problem mehr.

    Die einzelnen Kursteile sind:

  • Einführung
  • Beispiele von Atmosphären
  • Probleme mit dem Massstab beseitigen
  • Standardmodell
  • Volumetrisches Modell
  • Spektralmodell
  • Environment Modell
  • Animationen
    Gesamtspielzeit: 1:30 Std.
    Kenntnisstand: Beginner.
    (Anhand des Progammes Cinema4D zeigt Ihnen Pixelraster die Bedienung und die Möglichkeiten des Plugins Ozone 3.


  • Vue Infinite - Alle Kurse aus 2007 - €84 (German only)
     

    Die einzelnen Programme sind:

  • Einführung in Vue
    Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie bitte auf den Titel unten.
  • Terraingestaltung in Vue
    Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie bitte auf den Titel unten.
  • Zeitraffer mit Vue
    Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie bitte auf den Titel unten.
  • 3D-Bilder mit Vue
    Vue Infinite ist als 3D-Programm hervorragend dazu geeignet auch echte 3D-Bilder zu entwickeln. Ob es sich dabei um rot-grüne Anaglyphenbilder handelt oder um Wackelbilder. Alles ist möglich. Dieser Workshop führt Sie in die Gestaltung solcher Szenen ein. Dabei lernen Sie auch wie Sie mit einem Grafikprogramm aus einzelnen Grafiken 3D-Bilder erstellen.
  • Marslandschaft gestalten
    In diesem Kurs lernen Sie wie Sie ein Material erzeugen das für ein Marslandschaft eingesetzt werden soll. Im zweiten Teil des Kurses erfahren Sie wie Sie ein Terrain erzeugen und das Marsmaterial vergeben. Dieser Kurs richtet sich vor allem an Einsteiger und wurde mit Vue Infinite erstellt.
    Gesamtspielzeit: 7:50 Std.
    Kenntnisstand: Beginner.
    (Für Einsteiger. Lernen Sie die Grundfunktionen von Vue Infinite.


  • Vue Infinite -Ergänzungskurse aus 2007- €59.99 (German only)
     

    Wenn Sie den Kurs "Einführung in Vue" schon haben, ist dies die Gelegenheit die übrigen Specials dazu zu kaufen.

    Die einzelnen Programme sind:

  • Terraingestaltung in Vue
    Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie bitte auf den Titel unten.
  • Zeitraffer mit Vue
    Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie bitte auf den Titel unten.
  • 3D-Bilder mit Vue
    Vue Infinite ist als 3D-Programm hervorragend dazu geeignet auch echte 3D-Bilder zu entwickeln. Ob es sich dabei um rot-grüne Anaglyphenbilder handelt oder um Wackelbilder. Alles ist möglich. Dieser Workshop führt Sie in die Gestaltung solcher Szenen ein. Dabei lernen Sie auch wie Sie mit einem Grafikprogramm aus einzelnen Grafiken 3D-Bilder erstellen.
  • Marslandschaft gestalten
    In diesem Kurs lernen Sie wie Sie ein Material erzeugen das für ein Marslandschaft eingesetzt werden soll. Im zweiten Teil des Kurses erfahren Sie wie Sie ein Terrain erzeugen und das Marsmaterial vergeben. Dieser Kurs richtet sich vor allem an Einsteiger und wurde mit Vue Infinite erstellt.
    Gesamtspielzeit: 6:40 Std.
    Kenntnisstand: Beginner.
    (Für Einsteiger. Lernen Sie die Grundfunktionen von Vue Infinite.


  • Vue Infinite - Einsteigerkurs Vol 1 - $40* (German only)
     
    In 14 Lektionen erfahren Sie hier die Grundzüge der Bedienung von Vue Infinite.
    Der Kurs behandelt unter Anderem folgende Themen:
  • Erster Eindruck
  • Erzeugung von Szenen und Ökosystemen
  • Textobjekte
  • Lichtobjekte
  • Pflanzeneditor
  • Metablobs
  • Athmosphären
  • und viele andere Themen...
    Kenntnisstand: Beginner.
    (Für Einsteiger. Lernen Sie die Grundfunktionen von Vue Infinite.


  • Terraingestaltung mit Vue Infinite Vol.1 - €20 (German only)
     
    Mit dem vorliegenden Kurs lernen Sie in fünf Lektionen Terrains in Vue zu erzeugen und mittels verschiedener Manipulationsmethoden diese nach Ihren Wünschen zu formen.
    Der Kurs behandelt unter Anderem folgende Themen:
  • Übersicht
  • Prozedurale Terrains
  • Skin- und symmetrische Terrains
  • 2D Grafiken als Grundlagen für Terrains
  • Filter auf Geländeformen anwenden
  • Bonuslektion: Mapping Modes
  • und viele andere Themen...
    Kenntnisstand: Fortgeschrittene.
    (Sie sollten sich mit den Grundfunktionen von Vue 6 auskennen).


  • Zeitraffer mit Vue - €40 (German only)
     

    Im vorliegenden Kurs lernen Sie wie Sie Landschaften erodieren können, wie Sie Ebbe und Flut simulieren können und wie Sie einen Gletscher zum Schmelzen bringen können.

    Der Kurs zeigt Ihnen anhand von praktischen Beispielen den Umgang mit Metablobs, sich verändernden Terrains, Materialanimationen und Metaclouds. Besteigen Sie also unsere virtuelle Zeitmaschine und gestalten Sie Zeitrafferaufnahmen mit Szenen, die die Welt verändern.




    Kenntnisstand: Fortgeschrittene.
    (Sie sollten sich mit den Grundfunktionen von Vue 6 auskennen).






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