• In this tutorial, Adrien Vallecilla demonstrates how to create custom textures using decals, stencils, and rgb masks in Mari, lighting and look development in Maya, material layering and rendering in Arnold, and his general asset workflow. The lecture also covers vegetation scattering with Maya MASH, ivy generation with Ivy Generator, and how to optimize and organize heavy scenes with instancing and GPU caches.
• Different lighting conditions and times of day are explored as well as any adjustments necessary to make them appear convincing. To wrap it all up, Adrien shares his Nuke compositing tips and tricks to make the environment appear more believable.

• Create an impressive dissolving character VFX sequence in Unreal Engine using Houdini and Photoshop. This 2-hour workshop by Principal VFX Artist Antonio Cappiello is ideal for beginner and mid-level real-time VFX artists who want to learn procedural low-poly modeling techniques, create RBD simulations, and pack flipbooks into a sprite sheet in Houdini. Those who want to go beyond basic Niagara particle systems functions will also find this a useful guide.
• This step-by-step workshop offers a brief look at frame-by-frame animation in Photoshop, showing how to work with the Timeline, the Lasso tool, and how to apply filters and effects to the texture. You’ll see how to model and fracture assets in Houdini and learn how to import them into Unreal Engine and place them in a level. Antonio reveals his process for creating materials in Unreal and teaches how to create environment Niagara particle systems. He also demonstrates how to create dissolving materials and how to paint animated smoke using Photoshop.
• The final stage of the workshop reveals how to import flipbooks into Unreal Engine and create materials and emitters before creating the final level sequence and placing and animating the material parameters and particle systems. As the last step, you’ll discover the final tweaks and see how to add an effective camera shake and grain effect.
• Basic knowledge of Houdini, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine is ideal; however, the tutorial is designed to show basic shortcuts and functions so you can follow along with every step of the workshop. All of Antonio’s Houdini, Photoshop, and Unreal files shown in the workshop are included as downloadable files with this workshop.

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• Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of music production with this comprehensive specialization course. From the initial spark of inspiration to the final mix, each module is designed to guide you through every stage of the creative and technical process. Learn the essential fundamentals of the music industry with Alejo Stivel, who will guide you through pre-production and the secrets behind a great song. Discover how to build pop songs with Martin Kano, exploring musical arrangements and the recording of real instruments.
• Nicolas Astegiano will teach you how to compose digitally, while Nico Quiroga will introduce you to mixing techniques to achieve a balanced and professional sound. Complete your training with Luca Petrica, who will guide you through the advanced use of Pro Tools for mixing and mastering. This course is a unique opportunity to learn from experts and develop skills that will allow you to take your musical productions to the next level. Join this educational experience and transform your passion for music into a career.

• Explore the art of storytelling through the creation of charming animal characters. Learn how to develop unique personalities and expressions that captivate readers in visual narratives. Begin with research and sketching to build a strong foundation for each character. Use traditional techniques like colored pencils and watercolors to bring your creations to life, adding depth and vibrancy to your illustrations.
• Delve into the dynamics of character interaction within a scene, enhancing the storytelling experience. This hands-on guided project culminates in crafting an illustration featuring two engaging characters in a thoughtfully composed setting. Perfect for those starting in children's book illustration or seeking to elevate their storytelling skills through drawing, this course offers a comprehensive approach to character design and narrative composition.