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VUE and PlantFactory 2024 : Setup, Options and Best Practices
May 25, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm BST
In this live presentation, Vladimir Chopine from GeekAtPlay studios shows you the newest versions of VUE and PlantFactory (now with FREE perpetual licenses), how to install them, the differences between the latest versions released (2023 and 2024), recommended setup options and best-use render settings
Webinar Content
What will you learn in this session?
- Downloading and Installation: How to download and install the software. Highlights of the user agreements and licensing and what this means for you.
- Software Versions and Updates: Exploring the different versions available for download, highlighting the stable 2023 release and the development-stage 2024 release. The differences between these versions will be noted, particularly in terms of stability and new features.
- Integration with Other Software: VUE and PlantFactory integrate now better with other major software tools. Find out how your workflow will be easier.
- Content Libraries and Usage: Review and highlights of the high-resolution PlantCatalog and additional 3D assets. Dynamism and realism of some of these assets explored.
- Advanced Configuration and Optimization: Vladimir’s recommendations on adjusting settings for optimal use, including interface customization, system performance, and auto-save features.
This event also introduces a new VUE and PlantFactory 2024 coaching group led by Vladimir Chopine
Join the coaching group (see details below) – with these benefits…
✔ Structured learning
✔ Accountability
✔ Taking action – “learning by doing”
✔ Collaborative learning environment
✔ Get feedback and support
✔ Diverse learning resources
Webinar Details
Date : Saturday 25th May
Time : 20:00 BST (London) / 12:00 PDT (Los Angeles) / 15:00 EDT (New York)
Duration : Up to 1 hour, followed by a private coaching group session for members.
Ticket options
Free ticket
- Entry to this event only.
- Excludes recording and any bonus content
Premium ticket
- Entry to this event
- Includes HD searchable recording.
- Includes bonus presentation VUE Variations : Using VUE in Unusual and Creative Ways : 1 hour 30 video tutorial
If you join the coaching group, you’ll be credited back the premium ticket price of this event
VUE & PlantFactory Coaching Group
This new VUE / PlantFactory coaching program will be led by Vladimir Chopine from GeekAtPlay who is an expert on VUE.
He’s going to dedicate 8 weeks of his time on providing deep and comprehensive coaching for a group of students starting on Saturday the 4th of May.
=> Click HERE to see what you’ll learn in Detail
Vue Application:
- An overview of the application’s key functionalities and optimal use cases.
- Understanding the user interface and customization options.
- Hands-on experience in creating initial terrains.
- Exploring the Terrain Editor: Various terrain types and their optimal use in projects, utilizing the Terrain Editor, referencing terrain maps, infinite terrains, and planets. Introduction to the Function Editor.
- Atmosphere Editor: Different lighting types, the impact of lighting on the atmosphere, special effects, sun positioning, and using real-life references.
- Cloud Editor: Various cloud types, interactions between cloud layers, exploring the Function Editor and properties, and Meta clouds.
- Water surfaces: Properties, foam, and interactions with surfaces.
- Material Editor: An introduction to different materials.
- Ecosystem: Comparison of Global vs. Local ecosystems, interactive distributions, material layers, and layered ecosystem interactions. Introduction to Effectors.
- Particles, effectors, text, and primitive objects. Basic Boolean operations with objects.
- Introduction to light sources and modeling rocks.
- Basics of animation, including parent-child relationships and animation curves.
- Camera settings and basic rendering settings.
- Non-Photorealistic Rendering (NPR) settings.
- Plant Editor: Interaction with plants and TFP plants.
PlantFactory Application:
- An overview of the application’s interface.
- Modeling the initial plant and a tower.
- Environmental dependency.
- Texturing plants.
- Exporting plants and creating custom plant species.
- Understanding seasons, growth, and plant dynamics.
PlantCatalog:
- An overview of the PlantCatalog and how to utilize plant collections effectively
Who is this Coaching Course for?
This coaching group is designed for beginners of VUE and PlantFactory and would also provide solid learning value for those have reached an intermediate stage with this software, who want to gain a comprehensive refresh.
It’s for artists wanting to create environmental 3D worlds for still images, animations, movie environments, and video games.
Learning in a coaching group is a dynamic, more action-orientated and interactive way of learning, with better results and faster implantation of your learning goals.
Here’s How it Works
8 weeks of Support and Training
The group will run from the latter part of May to towards the end of July. Each week we’ll have a Zoom webinar meeting (up to 1.5 hours) composed of training , coaching and follow up. The topics of these training sessions will be based on the above, but we’ll pay special attention to coaching you through your sticking points. We’ll provide you with certain scenes for project work so that everyone is on the same page as we learn VUE. In our live meetings everyone will share wins, goals, and challenges to get support, accountability, and feedback from the group and guidance from us.
During the Course – what will you Experience?
- Weekly live training and coaching to learn VUE comprehensively.
- Clarity from a VUE expert : Vladimir Chopine
- Shared active learning during sessions working on provided scenes
- Belong to a close-knit group of artists
- A private chat group and forum to keep the class connected every day
- Recognition of your progress and improvements
- Weekly challenges to help your strive and grow throughout the course
=> What other coach group members are saying
Working with Paul and Digital Art Live has given me such a fresh approach upon my art. From a friendly and welcoming environment, to a supporting and cohesive set of tutors and support. Going on the Studio Mastery Course was the biggest leap of faith I have taken with regards to artistic endeavours, and I do not regret a single moment of it. Paul is a wonderful host and lead for the courses and demonstrates the ability to nurture people of all skill levels and help them blossom into the creative delights that they wish to be. I would pick up another course like this in a heartbeat to continue my journey and growth through the creative landscape of my mind.
Ian Franklin
My experience with Esha and your program for learning rigging is beyond phenomenal. I came in with the impression that this was going to be a quick tutorial on how to setup basic technical settings on how to do a basic rig in DAZ Studio. Boy was I wrong! In a good way! Every time we set up a session, I am blown away by how much detail and problem solving Esha’s sessions go into! I would not have imagined the advanced techniques and attention to detail she brings into each session! I’ve heard a few students call this information priceless, and I agree 100%. The chat rooms are so full of information! Just reading people’s questions and people’s responses, it’s an invaluable time saver! When I read the questions and their solutions it reminds me, “I would have had to go thru those hiccups myself, and there’s the solution!”. The chat room creates a great sense that you’re not alone, and it gives you a freedom to test things out and get into “trouble”. I am more than satisfied with this course. It has surpassed my expectations and more! I highly, highly recommend this type of session to anyone!
David Aguilera
About Vladimir Chopine
The founder of Geekatplay and with a background in film production and computer sciences, 3D graphic has long provided a passionate pursuit for Vladimir, with a particular specialism in VUE. Serving 3D digital artists across the world, he has created over 3000 tutorials on VUE, Photoshop, Terragen, and many other applications.
Originally from Moscow, he lives with his wife Ami Chopin, who is a professional writer in Salt Lake City, Utah.
