Multiplane Compositing
Multiplane compositing in LightWave 3D is a powerful technique that enables artists to create complex scenes with depth and realism by layering multiple 2D and 3D elements in a 3D space. This method involves separating different elements of a scene into various planes or layers, which can then be individually controlled and manipulated. By adjusting the position, scale, and rotation of these layers in relation to the camera, artists can achieve a sense of depth and parallax, making the scene feel more dynamic and immersive.
LightWave 3D's robust rendering and compositing tools allow for seamless integration of these layers, enabling the addition of effects such as lighting, shadows, and depth of field to further enhance the realism of the composition. This technique is particularly useful in visual effects and animation, where it can be used to composite CGI elements with live-action footage or to create intricate animated scenes that would be difficult to achieve with traditional 3D modeling alone.
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- Setting Up
- Modeling
- Texturing
- Lighting
- Camera Matching
- Using Nodes
- Dynamics
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Animation
- Burning Edges
- The Rotate Tool
- The Rotate Tool 2
- The Rotate Tool 3
- Audio Spectrum
- Flight Paths
- LightWave3D to Element3D OBJ Sequence
- Ray Caster
- Joystick Rig
- Part Move Basics
- Sticking Wheels to the Tarmac
- Tyres to the Tarmac Part 2 Terrain
- Motion Graphics FiberFX
- Native Falloffs
- Intersecting Edges, After Effects, Element 3D Trapcode Form
- Page Curl
- Follow the Dots ..........
- Flocking: Ray Cast to Ground
- Speed Lines, Inertia, and FiberFX
- Particles to Bullet Dynamics : Breaking Bottles
- Instancing
- Turbulence FD
- Compositing