This DVD introduces Sitni Sati’s 3dsmax volumetric particle rendering system, Afterburn to the advanced level Particle Flow user. Allan gives you an overview of the Raymarching technology behind the system and goes on to guide you through the user interface and a number of practical examples that demonstrate the myriad of uses Afterburn can be put too. Later, he gives a valuable insight into optimisation techniques and the best tricks and approaches to Afterburn's use, that give you an insight into its use for special effects in Film, Television and Games special effects.

This DVD is aimed at the intermediate to advanced level 3dsmax Particle Flow user, that needs to get the most out of Afterburn. The DVD assumes that the user is well versed with Particle Flows operation, though it does not assume any prior experience with the Afterburn system itself.



In this DVD Allan McKay takes you through the real world scenario of creating a huge fireball bursting down the passenger aisle of a commercial jet. The tutorial covers such topics as tackling the creation of the various effect elements, including a Birth Script Operator to facilitate the fireball ripping chairs from their bases as it tears through the aircraft. The tutorial then goes on to cover the creation of the various render elements needed for the final effect and culminates in Allan taking you through a test composite to produce a final film quality effects shot.

This DVD is ideal for advanced users that are comfortable with Afterburn and Particle Flow and who want to take their skills to the next level. It is an exploration of a real world scenario and will give even advanced users a very valuable insight into a real world effects shot pipeline.



In this DVD Allan tackles a real world production scenario using a highly procedural workflow. He demonstrates how to use a combination of Particle Flow and Afterburn to form a flow that creates an air strike by a squadron of bomber jets. Each jet drops a bomb and this triggers a chain of events that leads to a number of effects that cascade from the original bomb release. A perfect example of how to push your Particle Flow and Afterburn based effects to a higher level and make your particles truly think for themselves!

This DVD is ideal for advanced Particle Flow users and those that are comfortable in using Afterburn. It is an exploration of procedural methods using Particle Flow to achieve a complex real world production level effect.