Maya Q - Clay Collision Effect?


#1

Hi there! I’m working on a project that involves the installment of some pipe tools that I need to collide with each other to get an effect that would look like clay being molded through a collision. I’ve been working with nCloth, but haven’t made a lot of progress for a couple days. Should I be working with nParticles, or come at it from an entirely different angle?

All my experience comes from pretty simple character animation, so I’ve been really floundering around. I’ve found a lot of resources that have helped, but I’ve been stuck for a while now. I’m working with thousands of polys so things have been pretty slow going. I’m almost entirely new to Maya, and none of my coworkers have any sort of experience with the program. I would really appreciate any advice! Lemme know if there’s more specific information I could provide that would help.

Thank You!


#2

maybe bifrost with a high viscosity…?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fOC1apEUKE