March 2022
Beginner to intermediate
410 pages
12h 39m
English
Within the context of real-time visual effects, simulations are a complex component that should be considered near the beginning of a project and not toward the end as an afterthought. Their complexity derives from their multiple direct and indirect contributions to the real-time immersive experience. Often seen but not directly noticed, simulations play a large role in the storytelling process. This role directly influences how motion is represented within the contextual story world. Since the motion may be visible or invisible, simulations are a departure from previously introduced visual effects as they may, or may not, collaborate with the rendering pipeline. Since they are ...