By allowing image sequences to be mapped onto dynamic particle animation, sprites are one of Maya’s most powerful production tools. Imagine creating a scene that includes a cheering crowd with hundreds of people that you can playback in real-time. Thought this was only the territory of huge visual effects companies with loads of firepower? Not anymore. No other technique allows you to create such complex images with an ultimate degree of control. Want to adjust the lighting of the crowd? How about changing the terrain they are standing on? With sprites, it’s not a problem. Using a few expressions and unique workflows, you will learn how to get the most out of your sprite scenes and your animations will never be the same again. Examples include wind blown seed pods, a sea of microbes, depth-of-field effects, tossed coins and crowd simulations.

Topics Covered:
Vector / Conversion expressions
Image Sequences for Sprites
Runtime / Creation expressions
Flow Control Statements
Curve Functions

Chapters:
01: Introduction
02: Sprite Direction
03: Sprite Sequences
04: Depth of Field
05: Combining Sequences
06: Crowd Effects
07: Credits

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