>> See Also: Maya tutorial
ParticleFlocker for Autodesk Maya Tutorial
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FumeFX v4.0 for 3ds max
The new FumeFX 4.0 QCG solver is up to twice as fast than the CG solver found in FumeFX 3.0. Along with other simulation optimizations, FumeFX 4.0 can complete simulation faster than any previous version of FumeFX.
New vorticity type has additional control over vortices which helps user to fine tune the final result. The highly optimized Spline Follow force field allows various special effects that were impossible before.
Built-in Black-body radiation shader is a new powerful tool for achieving realistic fire and explosion animations.
Features such as faster solver, advanced vorticity, smoke and fire sharpening and improved caches handling will allow users to create more detailed simulations in less time.
>> See Also: FumeFX tutorial
Effectors are the most valuable and the most powerful feature. With just a few mouse clicks, artists can tweak the laws of physics or alter any simulated field based on built-in rules. For example, Effectors can drive setups where vorticity is controlled by velocity, gravity is controlled by smoke color and fire is created in voxels where velocity is above a user-defined threshold. All of this can be further refined by powerful test conditions or even confined to the Effector's gizmo.RenderWarps are another great tool that will find application on many VFX shots. This feature allows users to apply space warps such as FFD, Bend, Taper and Noise to precomputed FumeFX caches. As RenderWarps are a post-process, re-simulation is not needed.
N-Sim enables artists to connect many grids together and execute their simulations simultaneously as one big simulation. This approach can be invaluable for increasing the level of detail in scene setups such as a rocket launch.
The GPU accelerated Preview Window is another time-saver, providing instant feedback for adjusting rendering parameters. Self-shadows are computed extremely fast and the user can orbit the camera around FumeFX with self-shadows in real-time(1). FumeFX also supports preview with geometry included in simulation.
Key Features:
- Production proven results demonstrate this technology's ability to achieve realistic smoke and fire effects for cutting-edge industry applications.- FumeFX supplements the user's artistic vision with the power of real-world physics for the ultimate in both style and realism.
- GPU accelerated Preview Windows with self-shadows and geometry.
- A multitude of parameters and FumeFX helpers give users maximum control of the fluid's behavior and appearance.
- Easy to use, basic effects can be created with just a few clicks.
- Options include the use of powerful AFC and Gradient controls, which are unified through all Sitni Sati products.
- Plug-in design incorporates extensive support for Particle Flow and Thinking Particles.
- Dynamic simulations allow for bi-directional influence between FumeFX and particle systems.
- Advanced scripting via MAXScript is possible with almost every aspect of FumeFX, including access to all simulation data.
- FumeFX is capable of dynamic interaction with other scene objects.
Simulation
- New and faster solver since FumeFX 4.0.- Advanced vorticity type.
- Simulation of nested grids in one go (N-Sim).
- Powerfull Effectors that can control almost every parameter on a per-voxel basis.
- Application of various Space Warp deformers on caches.
- Particle Source controllers provide support for ParticleFlow float and vector channel access. It is also possible to pick any Particle Flow event directly.
- Field3D and OpenVDB 3.0 I/O support.
- FumeFX can use Variable Density solver that uses smoke density and temperature as variables.
- Start simulations from scratch or by using other simulation results as a starting point.
- Stop, pause and continue simulations at any point.
- E-mail notifications.
- Simulation is multithreaded - users can select how many CPU's to dedicate to their simulation.
- Users can watch the simulation progress in the interactive GPU accelerated Preview Window.
- Interactive simulation allows user to change almost every parameter during the simulation and see it's influence on the simulation result.
- Draft simulations can be created in mere minutes for fast previewing.
- Multiple advection schemes that can minimize numerical dissipation.
- User has control of which data is written to output files for rendering and further processing.
- Wavelet Turbulence algorithm quickly adds extra detail to low resolution simulation caches while preserving the existing overall motion.
- Retimer is a very efficient and fast method to slow down or speed up caches without the need to re-run simulation.
- Post Processing module can significantly reduce cache size by optimizing grid size around smoke/fire. It also allows users to decide which channels will be excluded from the final caches.
Rendering
- mental ray for 3ds Max renderer support - available for both Windows and Linux.- The GPU accelerated Preview Window gives users almost instant feedback on render settings.
- Fast self-shadowing is produced through an Illumination Map which is integrated inside of the FumeFX object.
- A highly efficient Multiple Scattering model enhances light dispersion throughout fluid and between multiple FumeFX grids..
- Smoke and Fire sharpening.
- Built in motion blur.
- Fluid Mapping integrates procedural map details with fluid motion.
- The dynamic FusionWorks atmospheric renderer provides:
- Render Elements: Fire, Smoke, Velocity
- Proper blending with AfterBurn and ScatterVL Pro.
- Balanced mixing of FumeFX and compatible atmospherics with 3ds Max Fog
- Ability to apply Image Motion Blur
- Option to affect Effect Channel
- Z depth
(1) - On GeForce GTX 460 and similar cards
Availability
More information about FumeFX v4.0 for 3ds max here
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Krakatoa C4D v2.4.1.59 for Cinema 4D R17
>>Krakatoa for Cinema 4D: Introduction videos
Features are:
-Added support for CINEMA 4D R17.-Added extra sanity checks and error checking for partitioning.
-Improved support for C4D's default lights.
-Fixed a bug when using X-Particles that was clearing particle densities.
-Added a major memory optimization that solves potential crashing problems for renders that are very high resolution (4K, 8K+). This problem only affected computers that have a very large number of cores.
-Added new features to the "Sticky Channel" generation. Users now have the ability to choose an arbitrary point in time to use as the sticky channel source. The channels then propagate backward and forward in time.
-Fixed coordinate system bug with RealFlow "bin" particle file format loading.
-Added new support for RealFlow "bin" unit length scaling.
-Added support for loading more LiDAR file formats to the PRT Loader, including .E57, .PTG, and Sequoia .SPRT.
Availability
More information about Krakatoa C4D v2.4.1.59 for Cinema 4D R17 here!
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Red Giant Trapcode Suite 13 for After Effects
>> See Also: Working with the Film Tools in Magic Bullet Looks
“Trapcode plug-ins are a standard in post houses across the world, and are voted the most essential tools for After Effects users every year,” comments Aharon Rabinowitz, Red Giant’s head of marketing. “We’re proud of how passionate our customers are about tools like Particular, Mir and Shine, and we are thrilled to bring users new and more creative ways to use them in their work. For the first time ever, particle systems can be built visually, light rays can react to the 3D camera, and 3D surfaces and wireframes can be looped for dynamic motion graphics. With Trapcode Tao, we’re bringing the ability to generate amazing, procedurally-generated 3D ribbons and geometric shapes to After Effects, something every motion graphics artist will discover they can’t live without.”
Trapcode Tao Joins the Suite
With tools to generate complex procedural 3D geometries using built-in auto paths, mask shapes and the motion from 3D lights, Trapcode Tao brings new depth to motion graphics projects. Thanks to GPU acceleration, process-intensive graphics and effects, like image-based lighting, reflection maps and ambient occlusion, all render at incredible speeds. With Trapcode Tao, motion graphics artists can:
► Generate procedural 3D geometries using built-in auto paths, mask shapes and the motion from 3D lights
► Create beautiful, complex motion graphics with animated ribbons, geometric shapes and more
► Take simple paths and transform them into complex geometric animations using two levels of repeaters
► Create photo-realistic motion graphics with textures and included reflection/environment maps
► Loop animations for motion graphics and backgrounds with Trapcode Tao’s powerful offset and looping system
Trapcode Particular 2.5: New Effects Builder and More Than 130 New Presets
Offering a more creative and intuitive way to build and customize particle effects, Trapcode Particular’s new Effects Builder lets artists drag and drop blocks of particle behaviors and styles, and includes a built-in instant preview window for immediate feedback. In addition to the massive library of Sprites, users can choose from more than 130 new presets to help kick off any project. Instantly create flames, spaceflight, fireworks, explosions, smoke and more with tools to customize just about every detail. For existing users who prefer to work with particle effects the old-school way, Trapcode Particular 2.5 includes its standard After Effects user interface.
“The new Particular 2.5 Effects Builder will help demystify the plug-in and provide an easy way to create complex effects,” states Norrby. “The interactive preview is very useful for getting a sense of how Particles react when the emitter is moved, while the new presets and Sprite gallery provide so many creative options.”
The complete list of new features and enhancements in Trapcode Particular 2.5:
► Brand new Effects Builder for visually creating particle effects. Add adjustable blocks with preset behaviors and styles or add complete, customizable particle effects instantly. The Effects Builder gives instant visual feedback, making the building and previewing of effects an intuitive and creative experience.
► 130+ New Presets: Particular 2.5 includes more than 130 new Effects Builder presets, meaning over 180 fully customizable presets for creating flames, spaceflight, fireworks, explosions, smoke and more.
► New Sprite Library: Particular 2.5 includes more than 100 still and animated Sprite images, easily loaded through the new Effects Builder.
► New “Over Life” Graphs provide more control over the size and opacity of particles over life. The new graphing system lets users draw curves and adjust points easily. Draw from scratch, or start with presets and adjust.
► The new explode behavior automates the process of creating explosion effects by removing the need to set keyframes.
► With the new Aspect Ratio Control, users can change the aspect ratio of particles, enabling them to stretch or compress the shape or Sprite image. Quickly turn spheres into ovals, squares into rectangles and much more.
► Create procedurally generated square and circle shaped particles with two new Particle types.
► Particular 2.5 can render up to 30 million particles (previously 20 million), offering more power, flexibility and particle awesomeness than ever before.
Trapcode Shine 2: 3D Light Rays, Fractal Noise and 35 Customizable Presets
With Trapcode Shine’s new ability to link to an After Effects 3D light, users can generate 3D camera-aware light rays. Shine's new Fractal Noise tools enable users to add smoky, volumetric lighting to their motion graphics and visual effects. These Fractal Noise tools include masking and Parallax that simulate depth and organic behavior within the light. 35 customizable presets let users quickly generate light from text, or replicate natural effects like sunshine filtering through clouds or an ocean surface.
The complete list of new features and enhancements in Trapcode Shine 2 include:
► True 3D light rays: Connect Shine to a 3D light, and the rays become 3D camera aware.
► New camera-aware Fractal Noise effects allow users to add smoky lights to your motion graphics and VFX. Includes masking and 3D fractal noise parallax tools for simulating even more depth.
► Comes with 35 fully-customizable presets to get you started.
Trapcode Mir 2: Loop, Spiralize, Distort and Second-Pass Wireframes
Also getting a major upgrade, Trapcode Mir 2 adds a number of new ways to create and customize dynamic 3D surfaces, such as the ability to spiralize the mesh or deform the surface with spiral rotations. Create seamless looping fractal-based backgrounds, add a second-pass wireframe to create grid overlays on terrains and other surfaces, and choose between quad or triangle-based polygons for a surface.
The complete list of new features and enhancements in Trapcode Mir 2 include:
► Mir 2 adds the ability to spiralize the mesh, deforming the surface with spiral rotations.
► Create seamless looping fractal-based backgrounds.
► Choose between quad or triangle-based polygons for surfaces.
► Add a second-pass wireframe on top of your Mir surface, great for creating grid overlays on terrains and more.
► Three New Texture Sampling Modes: Choose “Nearest” for an unfiltered rendering, “Linear” to smooth gradients and “Solid Face” to give each polygon a single color.
► Adjustable Z-Range minimums and maximums; these allow users to take control of displacement and are great for creating plateaus and craters on surfaces.
► Four Types of Fractal Distortions for varying displacements of the mesh: Regular, Multi, SmoothRidge and Multi SmoothRidge.
► Performance Enhancements: Includes up to 3x optimized rendering speeds and improved VRAM management.
Trapcode Suite 13: Even More Updates and Improvements
Trapcode Sound Keys, Starglow and Form updates, which are free to existing users, include:
► Trapcode Sound Keys: The go-to plug-in for using audio tracks to generate keyframes, Trapcode Sound Keys now enables users to isolate and visually alter the plug-in’s UI elements, so they can be used as part of an artist’s motion graphics. Users can now hide UI elements, as well as change the color mapping and quantization of the VU meter.
► Trapcode Starglow: New color/direction presets are now available.
► Trapcode Form: A new Square particle type has been added.
Updates to Trapcode Sound Keys, Starglow and Form 2 are free to current users and can be downloaded through Red Giant Link.
Red Giant Trapcode Suite plug-ins are used by motion graphics artists around the world, including Mike Winkelmann of Beeple, who used Red Giant tools including Trapcode Particular to create a world of graphics for Russian-German DJ Zedd’s upcoming fall tour, and by Finn Ross, video designer for the award-winning Broadway play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Plug-ins from Trapcode Suite are also indispensable at Territory Studio, the creative agency behind the beautiful screen/UI graphics for big budget Hollywood films like The Martian and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
“Plug-ins from Red Giant Trapcode Suite are an essential part of Territory Studio's weapons of choice,” states David Sheldon-Hicks, creative director at Territory Studio. “Our clients expect high caliber creative in very short timeframes. The Trapcode Suite allows our designers to test ideas quickly, but with detailed controls for a high level of craft.”
Trapcode Suite 13 Pricing and Availability
Trapcode Suite 13 is available today and can be purchased for $999 ($199 upgrade) through Red Giant. Customers can purchase individual products or the entire Trapcode Suite 13. Complete pricing info available at www.redgiant.com/products/trapcode-suite.
Trapcode Suite 13 Compatibility
► Host-App: All Trapcode tools work in Adobe After Effects. Trapcode Shine, Starglow and 3D Stroke also work in Adobe Premiere Pro.
► OS: All tools work on both Windows and Mac.
► Check individual product pages for specific host-app and OS compatibility.
Red Giant Volume License Program
Customers interested in five or more licenses of Trapcode Suite are eligible for our Volume Program, which offers great pricing and many other advantages. Learn more at www.redgiant.com/vlp.
The Red Pledge
Red Pledge is Red Giant commitment to customer happiness, with no purchasing hassles. Learn about the Red Pledge guarantee at www.redgiant.com/redpledge/.
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Download SIGERTEXMAPS SigerNoise v1.0 for 3ds Max
3D Noise Texmap plugin includes an implementation of well-known noise patterns such as Perlin, Simplex and Worley (Voronoi).
The plugin file includes two 3D Texmap plugins: ProSimplex and ProVoronoi.
Support for large number of fractal options such as fBm, Turbulence, Ridged Multifractal…
With distortion and mapping all parameters from Size to Fractal Octaves you can get infinite number of different patterns.
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Download it here
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Ornatrix V4 for 3ds Max - Rotate modifier
>> See Also: Ornatrix tutorial
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VIZPARK OmniTiles v1.0 for 3ds Max 2012 - 2016
Features are:
- Design free patterns- Integrated graphical pattern editor
- Draw any shape
- Use different maps for each shape
- Use Crossmap to randomize bitmaps
- Use procedural maps for any shape
- 80 different pattern presets for floors, walls and more
- UV randomization of position, size and rotation
- Special connection with Gradient Ramp map for edge mapping
- Very memory efficient
- No more tiling and repetition
- Multitexture library included
- Material Manager Lite Edition
- Ready-to-use materials for V-Ray
Download
OmniTiles works with Max 2012 to 2016 and normally costs €99. For a limited time you can get a license at an introductory price of €79. A demo version is available here.
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Corona v1.3 for 3ds Max 2011-2016
Corona tutorial
Animated Corona Proxy
added animation support to Corona Proxy. It uses the same .cproxy format as the old static proxy.
Reflection anisotropy is now in object space by default (highlights are rotated when rotating the object). UVW-space anisotropy can be optionally enabled.
New Layered Material works like 3ds Max Blend material, but it combines multiple materials instead of just two. This for example allows quick setup of complex rusted or worn-off materials.
Render elements can now have anti-aliasing enabled or disabled individually. Both elements with and without AA can be rendered in a single shot. Also the “Render elements without AA” checkbox was removed as it is no longer needed.
Much denser packing of scattered instances is now generated when “Avoid collisions” is on and the instances are randomly rotated. We also added the “strictness”parameter – it relaxes the self-intersection constraint a bit, making it possible to densely fill an area with almost non-intersecting instances.
Availability
Mỏe information and get Corona v1.3 for 3ds Max 2011-2016 here
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Shell Modifier v2.01 for Autodesk Maya
>> See Also: Autodesk Maya tutorial
Key new features highlights:
-Interactive topology-20 Hand crafted, built in profile presets
-Save / Load / Share profiles
-Multi mesh support
-Add / Remove objects from ShellMod
-Multi-threading
v2.01:
-Improved: "Straighten Edges" algorithm.
-Added: "Cap Bottom".
-Fix: Faster "Cap Top" / "Cap Bottom" performance.
Availability
The plugin is available here
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PlayblastVR Renderer v1.0 for Softimage
PlayblastVR supports panoramic rendering output directly to YouTube 360 and Facebook 360 format movies with automatic metadata embedding, and to Google Photosphere spherical panoramas.
PlayblastVR can render Softimage scene elements such as animated polygon and NURBS geometry, lights, ICE, hair and fur, cloth sims, and procedurally generated shading networks.
After a PlayblastVR panoramic batch sequence rendering is complete it can be sent to an Oculus Rift or viewed using a video playback tool like DJV Viewer, Adobe SpeedGrade, Amateras Dome Player, Assimilate Scratch and Scratch Player, Kolor Eyes, Whirligig, VLC, VLCwarp Player, RV, Live View Rift, and the Softimage Flipbook.
PlayblastVR previz renderings will save you time and money because hardware based panoramic renderings make better use of the artist’s time. Using PlayblastVR will also free up your render nodes from having to use a slower software based production renderer to output your animation test renderings into a panoramic format.
Max Crow, Creative Supervisor at NSC Creative in the UK had this to say about the toolset: "I can assure you PlayblastVR is the VR tool for Softimage you have always wanted!"
Availability
The PlayblastVR for Softimage renderer is available today starting at $249 USD. For more information please go here!
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Ornatrix V4 for 3ds Max
>> See Also: Ornatrix for 3ds Max tutorial
Ornatrix V3 New Features Are:
-New: Ability to pan/zoom in a graph/curve editors-New: All graph/curve editors now support undo/redo
-New: Mesh from strand billboard UVs now respects strand thickness
-New: Rotation attribute data for hair
-New: New Grooms feature (XML format for defining hair presets)
-New: Added support for NURBS curves to Ox Guides from Shape modifier
-New: Added option to ground strands modifier to control which strand components are affected
-New: Deforming collision meshes are now supported in PhysX dynamics
-New: Nearly all maps used in Ornatrix now have an invert option
-New: Switched to new MSI based installers for easier distribution and deployment of Ornatrix
-New: SDK and Maxscript access to Ornatrix version information
-New: Multiple hairs per follicle using new Strand Multiplier modifier
-New: Hair from Mesh Strips now allows "fanning" hairs perpendicular to strip surface
-New: Show named selection sets for sub-object in Edit Guides
-New: Installer now offers options to install for 3dsmax Design
-New: Add support for varying hair strip parameters
-New: All points in curve editors can be moved and deleted
-New: Ability to specify install locations for specific components using new installer
-New: Z-up, Y-up, or X-up orientation export for Alembic
-New: Added an option for Alembic exporter to export render version of hairs
-New: Added an option to export Alembic objects each to their own file
-New: Allow user to specify the maximum number of hairs in viewport preview which face cameras
-New: Converted all "Invert" map checkboxes into image buttons
-New: Surface brushing performance and functionality is improved
-New: GUI improvements with real-time feedback of brush strength and size in modify panel
-New: Pull brush for straightening out hairs
-New: Ability to lock surface brush through modify panel, without having to press Ctrl key
-New: Added a label in EditGuidesModifier to show current guide selection
-New: Improved performance of GroundStrandsModifier grounding
-New: Icons for multiple Ornatrix operators
-New: 3dsmax 2016 support
-New: Quick hair button now adds VRayOrnatrixMod if renderer is V-Ray RT
-New: Add ability for .oxgroom files to store and display a thumbnail
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Shave and a Haircut v10.0 for Autodesk Maya Tech preview
Also Joe Alter said that Shave and a Haircut 10 will move to a subscription type
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Exlevel GrowFX 1.9.9 for 3ds Max 9 - 2016
>> See Also: Creating Leaves on the tree in GrowFX 1.9.9 for 3ds Max
GrowFX 1.9.9 Features are:
+ Added full compatibility with 3ds Max 2016 (64-bit);+ Added the Cache mode. Now you can bake the growth or wind animation of your model, and then use the cache files in other projects. The recording process is multithreaded, so it works more faster for a whole animation than usual tree building when rendering;
+ Added the Bake Direction feature for the Object Reaction modifier. This allows you to bind the vines (for example) to the animated reaction object;
+ Added a new parameters Chaos pos %, Angle Bend and Length % for the Path Position Distributor;
+ Added the ability to convert the Path Distributor into the Path Position Distributor;
+ Added a new option Shift Start Point for the Noise direction modifier;
+ Added a new option Scale proportionally for the Leaves mesh;
+ Added a new option By Width Graph Points for the Leaves mesh;
+ Improved the Stop stitching feature for the Meta mesh, also added a new option Stop stitching for children;
+ Many bugs are fixed.
Download
You can download the full and rendernode versions by using the MyGrowFX service or Download demo version is available here.
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Thinkbox Stoke MX v2.1.0.59 for 3ds Max 2013 - 2016
>> See Also: STOKE MX video Tutorials
Changes for v2.1.0.59 are:
- Adds support for FumeFX 4.0- Adds Field Loader support for reading OpenVDB (.vdb) version 3 files
- Adds Field Loader support for reading Field3D (.f3d) files with gzip compression
- Adds support for using PhoenixFD as an InputField source in Field Magma
- Fixes several issues related to using PhoenixFD as a Velocity Field Source
- Fixes 'unknown system exception' that occurred when using PhoenixFD as a Distribution Source
- Fixes incorrect particle positions when using FumeFX with a boundless grid
- Fixes Grid Bounds position in the Field Loader when 'Apply Object Transforms' is enabled
Stoke MX R&D by Rigel Bowen
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You can buy Stoke for MX $595 or download demo version here.
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The Pushing Points MOP Booleans Kit for MODO 11
Polygons, MODO Subdivs and Catmul-Clarke SubDs with Edge weights can all be used together in a single mesh allowing you to blend multiple polygon types.
Based on Tor Frick's modeling workflow, this kit opens up a new world of creative possibilities for artists and designers. By adding MOP Booleans to your workflow, you will be able to take advantage of MODO's new Mesh Op modeling operations that will let you interactively blend, add and subtract mesh items to create models faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Availability
The Pushing Points MOP Booleans Kit for MODO 11 Availalble here
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RailClone 3 for 3ds Max 2012 - 2018
RailClone 3 highlights
- Randomise and tint maps with RailClone Color.
- Create, save and share new nodes with Macros.
- Work more efficiently with the help of many UI Improvements, including a rewritten notes node, expandable list boxes, and the ability to easily export multiple attributes and parameters.
- Apply and align styles to multiple closed splines in a single click with clipping improvements
- Manage and update multiple RailClone objects in large scenes by linking Styles.
- Download new styles and macros from our online repository using Update Manager
- New libraries for roofing and cladding.Support for 3ds Max 2018 and V-Ray 3.6.
>> See Also: Creating Weave Patterns With RailClone In 3dsMax
Availability
RailClone 3 is available for 200,00 € with Pro version. Free download now in Lite versions.More RailClone Plugin [post_ad]
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FilePathFinder Pro v3.7 for 3Ds Max 2012 to 2018
Changes for v3.70.19 are:
- The interface has been redesigned
- Increases the size of thumbnails to 512px
- Adds support for different screen DPI settings
- Adds the ability to display thumbnails for Max scenes saved in Max 2017
- Updates to the Unique Asset Tracking System
- Fixes a bug which crashed Max when Corona interactive rendering is active
- Fixes a bug when working with assets whose name begins with the symbol '$'
- Fixes a bug with asset files when the path contains invalid characters
- Fixes scenes displaying black in the viewport when using Nitrous Direct3D Display Driver
- Adds the ability to render model previews using all cameras present in the scene
- Adds a new 'Fit view to nodes' option to disable/enable fitting view to objects in rendered scene
- Adds a new API method: PostScriptInfo.FitCameraFov
- Adds a new API property to 'Batch Render&Relink': BatchMode
- Nodes are no longer scaled to fit the studio when rendering previews, now the studio is scaled
- Fixes an issue where batch mode stops with a message dialog about read-only files
- Fixes a minor issue with rendering models using Batch Render&Relink
- Adds the ability to render preview for materials used in .vrmat files
- Fixes a bug with relinking Material Library files using the Batch Render&Relink tool
Availability
FilePathFinder Pro is available for Max 2012 to 2018 and costs $35. A demo version is available here.More 3ds Max Plugin [post_ad]
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V-Ray 3.6 for 3ds Max 2013 - 2018
The update also adds support for Nvidia’s NVLink technology, which enables V-Ray to pool GPU memory across separate graphics cards, plus support for automated ID matte-generation system Cryptomatte.
Highlight Features
• HYBRID RENDERING
V-Ray GPU CUDA now renders on CPUs as well as GPUs, to take full advantage of all available hardware.
• NVIDIA NVLINK
Supports shared GPU memory across NVLink compatible graphics cards.
• FULL LIGHT SELECT RENDER ELEMENT
Now with full support for GI, reflections and refractions for accurate light mixing in post.
• CRYPTOMATTE
Automatically create ID mattes with support for transparency, depth of field, and motion blur.
>> See Also: RailClone 3 for 3ds Max 2012 - 2018
Modified FeaturesV-Ray
• Add an option to include or exclude render elements in deep files
• Add an option to save render elements in separate folders
• Add more material types to the V-Ray toolbar V-Ray Material button
• Add warnings and abort the rendering if it fails to read tile data from tiled OpenEXR file
• Disable subpixel color mapping when using adaptive lights
• Distributed accumulation of the light contributions for adaptive lights
• Error in VRayLightLister script with VertexPaint modifier
• Faster rendering of proxies and instances when Embree is enabled
• Grey out Motion blur samples when Use default moblur samples is checked
• If there is only one instance of a mesh in the scene, it should always be static geometry
• Improve parsing of many small .vrscene files in a single scene
• Improved error messages for writing raw OpenEXR files
• Rename the One voxel per mesh option in the V-Ray mesh export dialog to Optimize for instancing and enable it by default
• Take into account the Skip Existing Images Max option when using V-Ray VFB
• The default value for the "Dynamic memory limit" option should be 0 (unlimited)
• V-Ray lights should draw black in the viewports when disabled
• VRayRawShadow/VRayShadows/VRayMatteShadows render elements are incorrect with adaptive lights
Read a full list of new features in V-Ray 3.6 for 3ds Max
Availability
V-Ray 3.6 for 3ds Max is available for 64-bit 3ds Max 2013 and above for $1,040. The update is free to existing users.More V-ray Plugin [post_ad]
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V-Ray v3.6.2 for Max 2013 to 2018
Some updates in V-ray v3.6.2
- Adds environment variables to control V-Ray log file location and copy it into the Max log
- Increases the upper bounds of the Max Transp. Levels parameter in V-Ray
- Submitting V-Ray network rendering jobs with region render enabled should now issue a warning
- Adds a MAXScript VFB position control function (vfbControl #pos)
- Resets the V-Ray Toolbar flyout button to V-Ray Material
- Adds the ability to attach Bitmap texmap to shader tweaks in VRayMDLMtl
- VRayMultiSubTex now displays the actual IDs for node slots in the Slate Material Editor
- Fixes a V-Ray crash when saving VRayCryptoMatte through the VFB's save buttons
- Fixes disappearing geometry in V-Ray with VRayBlendMtl, Motion Blur and Forest Pack
- Fixes the V-Ray Toolbar reappearing each time Max 2018 is started
- The V-Ray 'Receive GI' multiplier now works in Full mode VRayLightSelect render element
- The Max Hair and Fur modifier now renders in V-Ray in Max 2018
- Fixes V-Ray RT crashes when using Forest Color in Forest Pack with VRayProxy
- Nested VRayLightMtl with direct illumination enabled now renders with V-Ray RT
- Fixes V-Ray GPU artifacts when rendering using OpenCL with more than one device
- Fixes V-Ray GPU NaNs occurring in VRayLightSelect render element when using Light Cache
- Fixes VRayCryptoMatte generating incorrect hashes for objects with non-Latin characters
- VRayMDL/VRayOSL/VRayGLSL shader tweaks are now animatable
- Fixes world to camera and camera to world transformations in VRayMDL/VRayOSL/VRayGLSL
- Fixes VRayMDLMtl incorrectly rendering nested volumes with differing IOR
- Ornatrix hair now renders with V-Ray RT when loaded through an XRef object
- Edit boxes for string parameters in VRayOSLMtl/VRayOSLTex now work
- V-Ray scene converter now escapes special characters in XML values
Read a full list of new features in V-Ray 3.6.2 for 3ds Max
>> See Also: Understanding V-Ray Hybrid rendering In 3dsMax
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Availability
V-Ray 3.6.2 for 3ds Max is available for 64-bit 3ds Max 2013 and above for $1,040. The update is free to existing users.More V-ray Plugin [post_ad]
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FilePathFinder Pro v3.7 for 3Ds Max 2012 to 2018
Changes for v3.70.19 are:
- The interface has been redesigned
- Increases the size of thumbnails to 512px
- Adds support for different screen DPI settings
- Adds the ability to display thumbnails for Max scenes saved in Max 2017
- Updates to the Unique Asset Tracking System
- Fixes a bug which crashed Max when Corona interactive rendering is active
- Fixes a bug when working with assets whose name begins with the symbol '$'
- Fixes a bug with asset files when the path contains invalid characters
- Fixes scenes displaying black in the viewport when using Nitrous Direct3D Display Driver
- Adds the ability to render model previews using all cameras present in the scene
- Adds a new 'Fit view to nodes' option to disable/enable fitting view to objects in rendered scene
- Adds a new API method: PostScriptInfo.FitCameraFov
- Adds a new API property to 'Batch Render&Relink': BatchMode
- Nodes are no longer scaled to fit the studio when rendering previews, now the studio is scaled
- Fixes an issue where batch mode stops with a message dialog about read-only files
- Fixes a minor issue with rendering models using Batch Render&Relink
- Adds the ability to render preview for materials used in .vrmat files
- Fixes a bug with relinking Material Library files using the Batch Render&Relink tool
Availability
FilePathFinder Pro is available for Max 2012 to 2018 and costs $35. A demo version is available here.More 3ds Max Plugin [post_ad]
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