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A. KumarBeginning VFX with Autodesk Mayahttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7857-4_8

8. Working with Maya Fluids

Abhishek Kumar1  
(1)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
 

This chapter explores the concepts of fluid dynamics. It explains the meaning of fluids with respect to Autodesk Maya, taking into consideration the voxels and fluid containers. It also covers fluid emitters and explains the ways that fluids can be manipulated, such as via their density, velocity, turbulence, temperature, and fuel characteristics.

Understanding Fluid FX

Let’s get started by reviewing the fluid dynamics system in Autodesk Maya. In simple terms, a fluid is the motion of a substance, ...

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