Discreet combustion 3 is an exciting program that offers the creative tools, speed and interactivity that professionals need and artists crave. Paint, animation, editing and 3D compositing are combined in an integrated environment based on Discreet s legendary user interface. VTC author Dwayne Ferguson shows you step by step, how to get the most out of this powerful software. Learn animation, 3D compositing, particle application and much more. To get started today, simply click on one of the combustion lessons.
IntroductionMeet combustionMac && PC ConventionsRAM && Processor SpeedThe combustion InterfaceThe ToolbarThe WorkspaceThe ViewportThe Controls Pt.1The Controls Pt.2The Controls Pt.32D/3D WorkspacesResolution && TimeOperatorsComposite OperatorPaint OperatorText OperatorParticle OperatorEdit OperatorImporting FootageImporting Footage
Importing Image Sequences
Importing Illustrator/Photoshop
Replacing Footage
Selection ToolsSelection Tools
Adding && Subtracting Selections
Moving/Scaling/Rotating Selections
Cropping && Hinging
Grouping
PaintingPaint Tools
Editing Vector Paths
Painting Shadows
Adding Blurs
Custom Brushes
TV && Film Safe Zones
Painting a Scary Clown Pt.1
Painting a Scary Clown Pt.2
Painting a Mountain Scene
Surface PropertiesTransfer Modes
Opacity
AnimationBasic Animation
Understanding Keyframes
Using the Timeline
Animating Surface Properties
Onion Skinning
The Graph
Pivot Point
RAM Preview
Tennis Ball Animation Pt.1
Tennis Ball Animation Pt.2
Superhero Animation
AudioImporting Audio
Audio Controls
Linking Audio
Motion GraphicsMotion Graphics Explained
Creating Text
Drop Shadows
Animating Text Pt.1
Animating Text Pt.2
Animating Text on a Path
Football Live TV Show Open Pt.1
Football Live TV Show Open Pt.2
Football Live TV Show Open Pt.3
Football Live TV Show Open Pt.4
GradientsText Gradients && Opacity
Animating Gradients
MaskingDrawing Masks
Feathering Masks
Using Paint Object Masks
Parenting && Null ObjectsParenting Objects
Null Objects
CamerasCamera Options
Animating Cameras
LightsLighting
Shadows
Soft Shadows
Reflections
Adding && Animating Lights
Particle EffectsLoading Particle Libraries
Animate Particles
Particle Deflectors
Customize Particles
Particle Properties
Rocket Launch with Particles
Tornado Alley Pt.1
Tornado Alley Pt.2
Nesting && Commit To DiskCommit To Disk Pt.1
Commit To Disk Pt.2
Nesting Layers
Compositing && KeyingIntro to Compositing
RPF Export from 3D Applications
The Import Queue
Creating a Simple Composite
Keying
Alpha Channels
Building A Finished CompositeImporting the Footage
Color Correction
Keying
Lens Flare
Particles
Finished Composite
Non-Linear EditingThe Edit Operator
Slip Editing
Split Editing
Transitions
TrackingTracking
Stabilization
Color CorrectionColor Correction Tools
Color Correction Pt.1
Color Correction Pt.2
3D PostDepth of Field
RPF Motion Blur
3D Fog
3D Glow
Output && Saving OptionsSaving the Finished Workspace
Exporting to Flash
Rendering Audio
ResourcesCombustion Resources
Combustion Shortcuts
CreditsAbout The Author
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