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Introduction to Maya nCloth

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Lesson 1. Introduction and project overview
In this lesson we will go over the course objectives and highlight the tools and techniques we will be learning throughout this training.
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Software used
Maya 8.5 and up (2008 required for project files)
What you will learn
Learn a time-saving workflow to Maya nCloth, techniques for realistic results, and creative practices for a multitude of cloth simulations. Contains over 3 hours of project-based training and guides artists step-by-step through the powerful capabilities of the Maya Nucleus technology. Perfect for artists new to nCloth. Popular highlights include: Overview of Nucleus Node; Realistic Cloth Simulation; Scene Scale and Settings; Time Scale; Mass; Dynamics Forces; Friction; Dynamic Attributes; Rigidity; Passive Object Collisions; Glue Strength; Pressure; Tearing Surfaces; Caching nCloth; Deformation Resistance; Lift and Drag; Controlling Scene Playback; Collision Layers; Painting Values and Property Maps; Input Mesh Attraction vs. Rest Shapes; Stretch/Compression Resistance; Links; Constraints.
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Piyush Patel

36 Lessons

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2. Quickstart (part 1)
08:31
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3. Quickstart (part 2)
07:46
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4. Controlling the Nucleus node
06:25
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5. Adjusting wind and gravity
08:13
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6. Creating a piece of cloth
06:57
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7. Working with Input and Output meshes
06:59
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8. Looking at Node structure and flow of nCloth
06:06
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9. Adjusting quality of the Nucleus solver
06:40
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10. Using interactive playback
04:48
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11. Adjusting collision thickness and friction
05:47
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12. Using collision layer range
07:13
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13. Speeding up your simulation using collision layers
04:03
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14. Controlling self collisions
06:46
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15. Adding lift and drag to your simulation
05:25
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16. Dynamic attributes
07:07
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17. Using rigidity to create rigid body effects
05:50
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18. Input mesh attraction
03:19
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19. Property maps to paint values
07:20
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20. Scaling relation and their settings
07:16
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21. Difference between quads and triangle geometry
05:10
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22. Point to surface constraints
05:17
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23. Creating constraints and controlling collisions
06:16
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24. Glue strength and adjusting scale
04:24
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25. Using rest shapes to control the look of your cloth
07:52
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26. Denting objects
05:32
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27. Using pressure to inflate surfaces
05:45
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28. Simulating a tearing surface
06:37
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29. Cape project (part 1): setting up the scene
07:00
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30. Cape project (part 2): creating collision objects
05:43
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31. Cape project (part 3): adjusting dynamic properties
05:18
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32. Cape project (part 4): using constraints
06:11
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33. Cape project (part 5): caching the nCloth
05:39
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34. Cape project (part 6): fixing interpenetrations
08:27
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35. Bonus: falling paper
05:43
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36. Conclusion
01:17
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