Vue Training?

#1

Hey all,

I have been handed a project in which I need to use Vue 7 xstream integrated with Maya 2009. I was wondering if anyone knows of any good resources by which I can get up and running on the xstream workflow but also Maya integration? DVDs preferred but a book would work just as well. I saw Lynda.com has some videos for xstream6 and my school has a membership, but I wasn’t sure how much it’s changed. Also Lynda doesn’t cover Maya integration and I wasn’t sure how complicated that gets …

Thanks!

Ryan

#2

I’m also looking for some getting started with Vue 7.5 training to evaluate it for purchase. The tutorials that come with the PLE and that are on the E-on website are horrible. Apart from being slow, boring and very un-technical, they also are buggy with the text boxes constantly flickering in and out of existence.

I’m looking for training with a production focus. We’re looking at using Vue 7.5 (infinite and/or xStream) in an animated film as both a generating app for a lot of forest background mattes and for some of the more up close and personal environments.

Thoughts anyone?

#3

I would look at geekatplay.com for tutorials. I think they have the widest range of Vue tutorials AND, they have written two books minimum already about Vue. AND, they were the presenters for Vue at Siggraph this year.

#4

I’m not normally one to jump in and say, me, but if you are looking for Vue training…

I’m the other presenter for e-on at siggraph :slight_smile:
asileFXhttp://www.asilefx.com
Over 80 hours of vue training on the site. The Vue 5 training is no longer available or it would be more, thinking of bringing it back though.

And yes, I would also recommend GeekatPlay http://www.geekatplay.com

Any of the training for Vue 6+, from either company will give you a good sense of the application. Not sure which integration training is available through geekatplay, but I have not yet covered maya, only c4d and lw. Most techniques apply to the other host apps, but you don’t get the bug fixes or workarounds.

#5

Of course, sorry that I forgot you Nick. Yes, AsileFX is another not too bad source! :wink:

#6

You guys both offer fantastic suggestions, Nick your site looks very helpful.

I’ll consult the ballance sheet and see what she says :wink: Until then I’m greatful to know where to go.

Ryan

#7

I agree, www.geekatplay.com has a ton of tutorials! I’m just starting to go through the tutorials as well.

#8

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