Arvid Schneider

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MtoA 513 | Cryptomatte | Basic Usage| Part2

In this MtoA/Nuke series I will be showing how to use the cryptomatte plugin for Maya/Arnold and Nuke using Maya 2018 and Nuke 11. Crypotmatte is a plugin which enables an easy way to generate different kind of masks for your rendered scene. 

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New cryptomatte tutorial will be launched on Saturday morning

Cryptomatte Series | Installation | Part 1

 In this MtoA/Nuke series I will be showing how to install and setup the cryptomatte plugin for Maya/Arnold and Nuke using Maya 2018 and Nuke 11. Crypotmatte is a plugin which enables an easy way to generate different kind of masks for your rendered scene.  

Live session at 11 AM PST

Scheduled another live session at 11 AM PST. 

Link: http://bit.ly/2Dzc9rB

See you there

Source Files Overview.

Here is a nice overview for all the source files you will get. 

Let me know if you have any issues. 

MtoA 507 Fur Source Files

New Episodes in production

Hello fellow Patrons! 

A new year with new and exciting tutorials and tips coming your way. 

Currently I am working together with Autodesk on a Scene Setup / Render Setup scene. 

Also as the Material series are so popular, I will continue in creating shader balls with ni...

MtoA 512 | Lighting and Scattering | Part 2 in Maya

Welcome to this MtoA Part 2 series where I will show you how to set up the rendering scene by placing geometry, position lights and setting up the shader to render the final beauty image. 

Support me by becoming a Patron:  2017-12-30 11:05:46 +0000 UTC View Post

MtoA 512 - Source Files

Complete Houdini and Maya scene, final renders, and resources for you to follow along!  

MtoA 512 | Lighting and Scattering | Part 1

Welcome to this MtoA Part 1 series where I will show you several techniques on how to create a melted ice effect using Houdini. Afterwards I am showing you how to bring everything back to Maya to prepare it for rendering in Maya and Arnold. 

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Thank you!

I really want to thank each and everyone of you for all your support. It really means a lot to me, and keep me pushing to create new content for you. 

Thanks again, and have a wonderful festive season with your loved ones. 

Arvid

Upcoming MtoA 512 Tutorial

Lighting and shading and frosty night environment. Using Houdini, Maya and Arnold

MtoA 206 | Snow and Ice | Material series using Arnold 5 with Maya 2018

Welcome to this MtoA Material Series episode where I will show you how to create a snow/ice shader for your frosty scenes. 

Support me by becoming a Patron:  https://www.patreon.com/arvidschneider 2017-12-16 10:05:01 +0000 UTC View Post

MtoA 206 - Snow and Ice source files

MtoA 511 - Mixing and Layering with Maya and Arnold.

Welcome to this MtoA series where I will show you several techniques on layering shaders and textures. This will help you achieve realistic renderings with surface imperfections, color randomizations and other great effects. 

Support me by becoming a Patron:  2017-12-11 17:47:35 +0000 UTC View Post

MtoA 511 - Mixing and Layering Nodes

Welcome to this MtoA series where I will show you several techniques on layering shaders and textures. This will help you achieve realistic renderings with surface imperfections, color randomizations and other great effects. 

Support me by becoming a Patron:  2017-12-10 01:08:06 +0000 UTC View Post

MtoA 511 - Source Files

MtoA 509 - Leaf shader source files

Get access to the source files. No textures included, as they need to be bought from Quixel. But shaders, lights and setup is included. 

Arvid

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Abstract seashell rendering with the new SSS randomwalk mode with KtoA2.0.6.0

 Abstract seashell rendering with the new SSS randomwalk mode with KtoA2.0.6.0 

LIVE Session: Maya Workspaces and Lightshader installation

About to LIVE stream

Hey Patrons, 

I am about to start a live stream on YouTube. 

Starting in 15 minutes

Final Part of the Quixel Series

MtoA 510 | Quixel Megascans | PART 5

This 5 Part tutorial series will feature Quixel Megascans and Arnold. I will be using Maya to setup, shade and light some forbidden mushrooms. 

PART 1 will be about shading the hero mushrooms

PART 2 will be about shading the other assets

PART 3 will focus on lighting 2017-11-17 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

MtoA 510 | Quixel Megascans | PART 4

This 5 Part tutorial series will feature Quixel Megascans and Arnold. I will be using Maya to setup, shade and light some forbidden mushrooms. 

PART 1 will be about shading the hero mushrooms

PART 2 will be about shading the other assets

PART 3 will focus on lighting 2017-11-10 17:30:05 +0000 UTC View Post

MTOA 510 Part 4 early access

Early viewing for all my Patrons

MtoA 507 - source files and references

Access to the final scene file for the MtoA 507 course

MtoA 510 | Quixel Megascans | PART 3

This 5 Part tutorial series will feature Quixel Megascans and Arnold. I will be using Maya to setup, shade and light some forbidden mushrooms. 

PART 1 will be about shading the hero mushrooms

PART 2 will be about shading the other assets

PART 3 will focus on lighting 2017-11-03 16:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

MtoA205 - Choclate Candy - Source Files

Shaders and final renders. Can not share the scene with you because of copyright.