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Now you can get all the Nuke videos in one quick purchase while saving a few bucks! ]]> 3/9/2010 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=229
You wanted it, and we made it happen. Learn incredible 3d compositing techniques using Nuke in this highly requested video. This video shows 3d Camera stabilization using tracked data and advances methods of removing objects in shots for clean plate generation. This video is hot! ]]> 3/4/2010 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=228
Flattening Earth, building tunnels, manifesting destiny.... its all covered in the 3rd sequel to the much spoken about Procedural Roads collection. ]]> 3/3/2010 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=225
Now you see it, now you don't! Well, at least that is the plan for your unwanted objects in the list of shots you just got from your supervisor! Don't worry, we got the solution for you. This kick ass, cmiDirect video shows you how to remove unwanted objects, reflections, stabilize 3d camera movement and much more! We also include footage shot on Red Camera with cooke lenses to provide the ultimate challenge for our training lesson. ]]> 2/21/2010 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=224
Learn amazing tricks for Realistic Painting with Kyle Lambert to achieve gorgeous results!. ]]> 2/2/2010 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=222
An amazing insight on how to get quality images by using photoshop to accelerate final render times for client review. This product is for EVERYONE in the traditional, CG or VFX industries. ]]> 1/12/2010 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=221
This video shows the usage of blender and vray together to make a CG pipeline powerhouse solution. ]]> 1/11/2010 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=73
You can now buy the 2 ICE videos for Softimage as a Value Kit. ]]> 12/31/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=72
This is the collection of videos that make up the Procedural Road Creation for Houdini. The more videos this kit acquires, the cheaper it will get per video. 3 Videos are included in this kit! ]]> 12/28/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=219
This lecture presents a variety of approaches and techniques to create a Crash Barrier procedural system. This is the sequel and much needed video to get further in our discussions of ultimate virtual reality on demand. ]]> 12/21/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=218
Houdini Empowering Python For Digital Assets is a fantastic video based on the interoperability of two powerful procedural systems: Houdini and Python scripting. This is a project based solution for Python, and can be utilized with our learning python video, however if you know python basics, this is the only video you will need. ]]> 12/20/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=213
This video is the first in a series of in-depth videos related to procedural man made city elements! The lecture presents a variety of approaches and techniques to create a single procedural road system. ]]> 11/25/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=212
This video explains how he will develop on the topic of working on an ICE system as a set of nodes that deal with scalar data. This gets into GREAT detail. It is the second ICE video and can be purchased as a kit. ]]> 11/22/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=211
This video covers all levels of surface modeling inside Cinema 4D. Through the process of blocking, shape design, surface control and shape design we are excited to share what Mike Stamm used in his film "Otto Man". Easy to follow instructions will have you modeling like a professional in no time! ]]> 11/17/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=210
This lesson will tackle the learning process involved with Houdini's interpretation of Subsurface Scattering rendering. Find out how to add this trick to make your renders look more real then every before. ]]> 10/19/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=209
This video really shows off the way Blender has advanced through the years. Shading and Fur are always difficult effects to master. Take a look at Sebastian going through the well laid out steps in this great video now! ]]> 10/10/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=208
Now that Substance Noise Functionality exists in Batch, we can now show you alternatives to FX tricks generation. This video covers an alternative way to crack and break surfaces while in a compositing environment. ]]> 9/29/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=71
This kit contains all of our Flame videos in one convenient value kit. ]]> 9/29/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=70
This value kit contains all of our commercial blender training videos for the Mammoth series at this time. Save now buy clicking this link. Now including Blender Hair and Fur! ]]> 8/31/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=207
This is another great cmiDirect release. ALL ABOUT CAUSTICS with reference materials. Learn how Houdini handles this area and delve deep into some scientific explanations of why it is designed this way. ]]> 8/27/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=205
This video expands on the full feature Mammoth Modeling series. Learn how to unwrap the beast, paint and project textures, and get it ready for final rendering. This movies is a cmiDirect release. 55 minutes in length. ]]> 8/26/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=206
This is another great cmiDirect video release. This is all about teturing, painting and more! its a must see and its at the low price of 19.95! 1 topic... done excellent! ]]> 8/26/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=204
This video goes beyond that of a normal training video. Its a combination of training and an in-depth look at the workflow of a true ZBrush master. Take a tour through the lifestyle that is a digital sculptor. Learn tons of tips and tricks along the way. ]]> 8/17/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=203
This is the ULTIMATE single video guide money can buy! EVERYONE using Houdini should have this video (Part timers, full timers, beginners and experts) Great in depth explanations of what things are, where to find them, and HOW to use them. It is a great video. ]]> 7/15/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=201
We are back in the blender game with this new kick ass modeling release. This will set the bar for all blender videos to come. If you want to see blender compete with the expensive apps, then this is the video you need to watch. It turned us all into believers. This video goes through many techniques in modeling, including an in-depth sculpting session that makes you wonder why you even need ZBrush anymore. We officially recommend this to EVERYONE. Since blender is free, there are no excuses. ]]> 6/27/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=197
Thiago Costa takes your through all the wonders that makes up Softimage ICE. This video is perfect for all levels of artists already working in a post production environment. This is a very complete set of examples. ]]> 4/8/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=194
In this demonstration the instructor starts off by explaining the "Red One" camera and how it was used to capture the HD video. Then he goes into SynthEyes and explains everything needed to get a good track. Once the live footage is tracked, its on to Maya to use the camera animation with the provided 3d scene. ]]> 3/6/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=193
This video will take you through the process of creating your own types of keyers from raw tools inside of batch. We will explore channels in depth and how to reconstruct image sequences with new chroma for better keying results. See how the modular keyer can be rebuilt from standard batch tools. ]]> 2/28/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=192
Now you can jump right into particle animation with this comprehensive guide for entry level Houdini artists. No matter if your migrating from another animation package, or learning Houdini from scratch, this video is a must have! ]]> 2/14/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=68
This kit is for all customers who are looking to purchase the Ultimate Learning System Videos 1,2,3,4,5. Its just another way to save money in smaller groups. SAVE $50! ]]> 2/3/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=69
This kit contains the videos for Cloth Systems, Matte Painting Extractions, and the highly anticipated Thinking Particles and XPresso. (Just added the Surface Modeling video too!) ]]> 2/3/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=67
The long awaited introduction to Thinking Particles and XPresso is finally here. This is a 2 video set with about 8 hours of HD video. The videos are geared towards learning TP and XPresso from the GROUND UP. All Cinema 4D users should watch this. ]]> 1/31/2009 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=185
This video will take you through the beginning of PYTHON programming for VFX an CG. Basic Components and functionality are discussed, and some tools are created that would apply to just about any Studio Pipeline. Heavy examples are shown towards the end of this video. ]]> 12/23/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=183
Learn how to animated matte paintings with NUKE's robust 3D scene compositing tools. Lecture speaks about file formats, 2d perspective extraction, compositing concepts, 3d compositing, and FBX techniques related to NUKE. ]]> 12/6/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=177
This video was originally apart of a larger project. Our trainer was forced to take care of a medical family emergency. Clyde Tressler was gracious enough to release the materials to us so we could get them to the world. This video is 1 hour long about Fusion Expressions and is only 14.95 to pay for our initial investment of the project. ENJOY! ]]> 10/6/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=174
Learn how take any photograph or matte painting and turn it into a full 3d scene for animation. The video is over 4 hours long and contains many tools, such as doodle, projection man, body paint, and cinema 4d. The original painting source as created by our partners at Saizen Media. ]]> 9/9/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=170
Do to the popular demand of our Fusion Matte Video, we decided to release a Flame version that utilizes extensive usage of projections, fbx, and batch nodes. We include 2k source material for the projects. These source files are worth over 10,000 USD by themselves. Anyone with flame 9 and up can follow along. (Recorded in flame 2009) ]]> 8/20/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=63
Now you can get all 9 Cinema 4D Videos at a discounted price. These videos are all 5 Ultimate Learning System items, Cloth Dynamics video, Digital Matte Painting Extractions and the NEW Thinking Particles and XPresso Dual Video kit.( and surface modeling too!) You can not get a better deal, or better training anywhere else! SAVE $100!! ]]> 8/9/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=64
You can now buy all 16, highly acclaimed Houdini Training videos for a new low price! These videos are listed in the Houdini section of the store. Including the NEW Procedural Road Creation and Python videos. NOW WITH ROAD CREATION 1,2 AND 3! ]]> 8/9/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Kits.aspx?Action=Add&Kit=65
We now offer our customers a discounted price when purchasing all 12 Eyeon Fusion Training Videos. There is no other place on this planet that you can get this kind of fusion training for such a low price. Plus you get the new Object Removal video at NO EXTRA COST! ]]> 8/9/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=167
In this demonstration the instructor starts off by explaining the shot and then tracking the footage using Boujou. Once the live footage is tracked, its on to Maya to start blocking out the scene and incorporating CG elements. Everything from Ambient Occlusion, to Render Layers, to even Image Based Lighting is explained while in Maya. After all of the elements are rendered out of Maya, the last thing done is composing them together using Combustion and After Effects. ]]> 8/7/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=163
Focus is on the ability to create complex scalable particle simulations like splashes and bubbles, where these effects rely on the fluid simulation to introduce complex customizable behavior. ]]> 7/27/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=157
AKA Matte Painting Extraction. Learn how to take a 2d images and turn it into a full 3d set. We include several different methods in optimizing this process. FBX and Primitives are combined with a rich 2k layer based matte for your journey. ]]> 5/30/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=156
Find out how the way to achieve real time dynamics in Cinema 4D by using the cloth system. This video will simply blow your mind. ]]> 5/2/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=153
Finally, training that will show you the variety of modeling tools all in one place so you can choose the right tool for your modeling tasks. ]]> 3/21/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=152
This video was designed for new users and migrators of other animation packages. Finally, houdini is explained logically from the ground up. Everyone should watch this video. ]]> 3/7/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=149
This video demonstrates a large variety of real world solutions based on commercial work related problems. We compiled these lessons, based on user requests from a variety of forums and list servers around the world. Our research and development then solved each issue one at a time until we could cover as many angles as possible in a reasonable amount of time. ]]> 2/20/2008 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=144
This video is not only about rendering, it also is a comprehensive look at all type of tricks like Level Of Detail controls, compositing and advanced lighting setups. ]]> 12/12/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=138
It is about getting you speaking the animation language from Cinema4D so you don`t waste time looking for things. Navigate directly to the information you need help you with your project. ]]> 10/10/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=137
You'll go further in customization, learning sophisticated formuals for seashell creation as well as creating animated ripples at the surface of water interactively connected to a rain particle system. ]]> 9/21/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=101
Emphasis on Operator creation and customizability. Getting much farther than just scribbling one equation to link two parameters, like in a basic expression language, learn how to create elaborate formulas and create rich and detailed User Interfaces. ]]> 8/30/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=92
Chapters 1 - 5 of the Cinema 4D learning system cover the migration to this robust 3d animation package from the ground up. ]]> 8/16/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=93
Volume 2 of this series is geared towards using the Cinema 4D toolset in a production environment. This is an extremely feature rich video. ]]> 8/16/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=94
Video 3 in the series. Chapter 7 is a long one! This covers the Materials Manager nearly to its entirety. Probably the most difficult training to find for Cinema 4D, is covered in this video. ]]> 8/16/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=89
This item is the set of 5 effects plug-ins for fusion that are used the most in the post industry. Dont spend hundreds of dollars for "other plug-ins" that you dont need. Get the ones you do here. ]]> 7/29/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=83
We use three plug-ins to achieve this effect. By using a static high-def still shot of Alberta Canada during a real Aurora cycle, we can then see what we need to simulate on top of the images good data. Learn to key out portions of the sky that need to have an animated Aurora and Blowing Snow Drifts on the the mountain tops. And learn to create custom plug-in layers to preserve Fusion's basic settings. This is a must for compositors and matte painters alike. ]]> 7/23/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=84
Project1: Turn a matte painting into a time slice effect with Beams and Lightning. Use the 3d compositor inside of Fusion 5 to move teh camera through a PSD file. Project2: Use rain and lightning to create a dynamic shot from a still photograph. Use luminance maps to create cloud flicker and brightness. Both projects are included with this package. ]]> 7/23/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=85
This video tutorial has 4 parts. First you will create an animated cloud sequence from a static image using warping tools. Next you will create a electric lightning sequence in the clouds using a variety of color correcting and masking techniques. Then you will create multiple layers of snow WITH collisions on the surface of an iceburg. Finally, create moving water from a static image. This tutorial is a must for any compositor or matte painter, regardless if they use speed six plugins or not. ]]> 7/23/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=86
This video tutorial has 4 parts. First you will create an animated cloud sequence from a static image using warping tools. Next you will create a electric lightning sequence in the clouds using a variety of color correcting and masking techniques. Then you will create multiple layers of snow WITH collisions on the surface of an iceburg. Finally, create moving water from a static image. This tutorial is a must for any compositor or matte painter, regardless if they use speed six plugins or not. ]]> 7/23/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=77
This video was built for all visual effects artists that have even the basic match moving needs. PFTrack is a robust application that covers many things outside of standard match moving, but most will adopt these robust features into daily regiment. ]]> 7/19/2007 http://www.cmivfx.com/store/Browse.aspx?Action=Add&Tutorial=61
This video is for all artists who have purchased the 3d Compositing video's for SHAKE, FUSION, NUKE, and COMBUSTION. This video also applies itself to FLINT, FLAME, INFERNO, TOXIK and PIRANHA. ]]> 7/16/2007