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Introduction to ICE Strands in Softimage

by Sunder Iyer

Gain flexibility with a step-by-step approach to understanding strand dynamics in Softimage 7.5 and a time-saving workflow to building effects like hair, streaks, fur, veins, and more with ICE. Software required: Softimage 7.5 and up.

What you'll learn

Gain flexibility with a step-by-step approach to understanding strand dynamics in Softimage 7.5 and a time-saving workflow to building effects like hair, streaks, fur, veins, and more with ICE. Contains 4 hours of project-driven training and ideas for artists experienced with ICE. Popular highlights include: Strands Overview; Creating and Editing Strands; Generating Strand Trails; Strand Construction and Shaping; Strand Alignment and Rotation; Strand Animation; Shading and Rendering Strands; Using Various Strand Compounds; Strand-related ICE Attributes; Randomizing Strand Colors; Applying Colors and Properties Along Strands; Applying Forces; Particle Goals; Building Strand-based Systems; Strand Profile Curves; Repeating ICE Processes; Generating Points; Initializing ICE Attributes; Assets and Compounds Provided. Software required: Softimage 7.5 and up.

About the author

Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Sunder has made great headway in both the interactive game design and 3D animation worlds. Throughout his career, Sunder has earned degrees in computer information science, multimedia & game design, as well as 3D character animation. He's fully devoted to providing breathtaking and out-of-the-norm experiences to as many people as possible. With a powerful skillset in Houdini and years of educational clout, Sunder aims to give understandable solutions to complex to... more

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