Lucky CG World: August 2008

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Luxology Modo Rapid Visualisation and Prototyping


In this tutorial we look at a number of ways in which modo can be used to complement the design process, from sketching out initial ideas in 3D, to rapid prototyping of the object (using a 3D printer), and producing presentation images.

Designing anything is a process that requires continuous revision of an object and this video tutorial from Andy Brown shows you how modo can be used as an intuitive part of a designer’s toolset. The subject is a portable MP3 player which is created in modo using a variety of techniques in modo including subdivision surface modeling, sculpting and 3D painting. A physical prototype of the object was produced using a Z Corp 3D printer during the development of this video album.

We would like to thank Tomasso Lanza from Nokia, Graeme Findlay from IDEO, Gary Fitzgerald of DesignWorksUSA, and Robin Thomas from ThingLab for their expert assistance in producing this tutorial.

Software Required: modo 302

Total Running Time: 104 minutes of instruction.

Notes: These tutorials are delivered online in 1280 x 720 QuickTime (H.264) format and are available for download through your Registered Products page after purchase.

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Digital Tutors: Polygon and Sub-D Modeling Workflows in Maya

Digital Tutors - Polygon and Sub-D Modeling Workflows in Maya /RS


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Friday, August 29, 2008

Digital Tutors: Introduction to XSI 7

Digital Tutors - Introduction to XSI 7 RS

http://www.digitaltutors.com/store/product.php?productid=3533

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Digital Tutors: Sculpting Caricatures in ZBrush 3

Digital Tutors - Sculpting Caricatures in ZBrush 3 (new)

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Phantom F4 (c4d,3ds+obj)


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The Gnomon Workshop -3DS Max Collection Pack 4

The Gnomon Workshop - 3DS Max Collection Pack 4 (3 DVD)
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/dvds/groups/3dsmax_g.html


08 - Creature Modeling for Production

In this DVD, Laurent reveals his process for creating a high resolution creature, designed by Carlos Huante, for the video-game cinematic production pipeline. The pipeline presents many challenges such as working with short deadlines, achieving a clean topology and being able to interpret a 34 view concept into a complex and detailed 3D model. This DVD will cover the creature modeling from low-poly modeling to high-poly detailing using 3ds Max and ZBrush. Topics include Max's basic polygon tools, creating the base volumes and proportions, cleaning up topology, reshaping in ZBrush, and lighting and rendering a sample still with Brazil for presentation to clients and supervisors.
3 hours of lecture.
Product Code: LPI01

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09 - Creature Detailing for Production

In this DVD, Laurent shares his techniques for detailing and refining the model he started in Creature Modeling for Production. Using 3ds Max, Deep UV and ZBrush, Laurent demonstrates the pipeline he uses every day at Blur Studio to add final details to a high-poly model based on a Carlos Huante design. He discusses how to achieve clean UVs with Deep UV, and how he adjusts volume proportions in ZBrush. He also shows how to create alpha maps in Photoshop® and use them in ZBrush to easily add surface details such as veins, bumps and other skin textures. Finally, Laurent shows how to export normal maps from ZBrush using the ZMapper plug-in and how to use the normal maps and cavity maps in Max for a sample render with Brazil.
2 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: LPI02

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10 - Character Texturing and Rendering for Production

In this DVD, Laurent reveals his techniques for creating the textures and shaders for the final stage of the creature modeling and texturing pipeline. Laurent shows how to create texture maps from scratch using a small library of different concrete and plaster textures. Using BodyPaint, he takes the cavity map from ZBrush and uses it as a guide to create the other maps for the creature. Laurent demonstrates how he experiments with one area of the body and then brings it to a near final stage before duplicating the maps and shaders for the rest of the creature using Photoshop® and Max. He then shows how to use BodyPaint to paint over the seams and finalize the textures. Finally, Laurent renders out separate passes and composites them together in Digital Fusion, discussing how this process allows better control of the final image and enables him to test the shaders for scene assembly and lighting.
About 2 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: LPI03

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The Gnomon Workshop -3DS Max Collection Pack 3

The Gnomon Workshop - 3DS Max Collection Pack 1 (3 DVD)
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/dvds/groups/3dsmax_g.html

05 - Character Modeling for Production

In this DVD, Ian shows you the tools and techniques he uses to quickly create a full character model in 3ds Max, leading you through the basic character production pipeline used at Blur Studio. He takes you through the process of building clean geometry using Max's built-in toolset as well as using the PolyBoost plugin. Ian shows how to easily enhance objects with ZBrush, and how to quickly find the form and detail of your character. From there he demonstrates how to bring the geometry back into Max to make it animation friendly by retopologizing. After the model is finished, Ian covers how to set up hair using Hair FX as well as how to set up lights, cameras and a simple rig using Biped to pose and render the character. Finally, using Adobe Photoshop®, Ian discusses how to present the character in a professional manner. This DVD is intended for artists with a basic under- standing of polygon modeling in Max, but is useful to anyone regardless of skill level or software. In this DVD Ian uses: Max, PolyBoost, ZBrush, BodyPaint and Photoshop®.
Over 7 1/2 hours of Lecture
Product Code: IJO01

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http://rapidshare.com/files/134973826/05_Character.Modeling.for.Production.part30.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/134974198/05_Character.Modeling.for.Production.part31.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/134974714/05_Character.Modeling.for.Production.part32.rar

06 - Character Texturing for Production

In this DVD, Ian textures and completes the game cinematic character he modeled in Character Modeling for Production. In this lecture, he shows different techniques to UV map objects of various complexities quickly and efficiently using 3ds Max's UV tools and DeepUV. Ian covers both hand-painted and image-based methods to create textures for the character. From there he uses various ZBrush plugins to both block-in and finalize textures and he uses BodyPaint to fix seams and to begin new textures. Ian demonstrates a variety of other techniques incorporated in the Max>ZBrush>BodyPaint pipeline and shows you how to enhance the hair created in his first DVD, and take it to a more finalized level. Finally, Ian shows how you can reuse your rigs from character to character using Biped, and how to use Adobe Photoshop® to add an extra level of professionalism to your final models before submitting them to a client. In this DVD Ian uses: Max, DeepUV, PolyBoost, ZBrush, ZappLink, Zmapper, BodyPaint and Photoshop®
Over 4 1/2 hours of Lecture
Product Code: IJO02

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http://rapidshare.com/files/135019036/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part01.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135019699/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part02.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135022156/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part03.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135022925/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part04.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135026241/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part05.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135026772/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part06.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135027382/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part07.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135030174/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part08.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135030992/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part09.rar

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http://rapidshare.com/files/135010830/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part28.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135011192/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part29.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135014331/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part30.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135015175/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part31.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135018492/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part32.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135018514/06_Character.Texturing.for.Production.part33.rar


7 - Matte Painting Production Techniques


In this DVD, Chris Stoski demonstrates his techniques for creating a complex matte painting. He illustrates how a matte artist utilizes 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, photographic reference materials and digital painting to complete a beautiful and efficient matte painting. Throughout the lecture he describes his techniques and relates his experiences designing shots for feature films and executing them as final matte paintings. From painting and image manipulation in Adobe Photoshop® to 3D particle-system waterfalls and animated vegetation blowing in the wind, this DVD offers a complete spectrum of knowledge for the beginner to intermediate matte painter.
Over 4 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: CST01

Download:

http://rapidshare.com/files/135528138/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part01.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135528179/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part02.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135528425/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part03.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135528636/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part04.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135530892/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part05.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135536396/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part06.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135536495/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part07.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135536739/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part08.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135536964/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part09.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135539356/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part10.rar

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http://rapidshare.com/files/135527572/10_Matte.Painting.Production.Techniques.part26.rar


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The Gnomon Workshop -3DS Max Collection Pack 1


The Gnomon Workshop - 3DS Max Collection Pack 1 (4 DVD)

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/dvds/groups/3dsmax_g.html



01 - Global Illumination: Exteriors


In this lecture on the subject of Global Illumination lighting techniques, Christopher Nichols discusses the subject of exterior lighting. This DVD covers a general introduction to the principles of Global Illumination, which are essential to the understanding of this specialized form of lighting. While the series primarily uses V-Ray as the render engine in a 3ds Max environment, those using other GI renderers will also benefit from the conceptual techniques described. From the general concepts of reflected specular and diffuse light, to sky lights and image based lighting with HDRIs, Christopher shows how to light scenes using real world lighting in a fully reflective environment. He also demonstrates how to tackle the issues of animation by finding the most optimal way to bake lighting for exterior sets. This series is geared toward the CG artist that already has an intermediate understanding of direct lighting and is making the transition to GI lighting.
Over 3 hours of lecture.
Product Code: CNI01


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http://rapidshare.com/files/134675545/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part01.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134676423/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part02.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134680408/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part03.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134681101/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part04.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134677820/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part05.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134679634/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part06.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134672854/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part07.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134673688/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part08.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134674655/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part09.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134616865/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part10.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134618236/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part11.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134619828/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part12.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134622317/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part13.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134623663/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part14.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134625165/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part15.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134626157/01_Global.Illumination_Exteriors.part16.rar




02 - Global Illumination: Interiors


Continuing from his first DVD, Global Illumination: Exteriors, Christopher Nichols explains how interior global illumination differs from exterior GI. Christopher focuses on the concept of digital sets and explores issues of interior lighting for GI, including the variety of light sources that can be used, as well as how space plays an important role in lighting. Christopher demonstrates the differences between regular light sources, environment light, IES lighting, area lights, and even how geometry and shaders can affect the lighting of a scene. Additionally, since bouncing light plays an important role in interior GI, this lecture looks at some special techniques such as using V-Ray’s photon mapping and light cache. Christopher also explores the idea of baking lighting into textures, which is a useful technique for some situations. With Global Illumination: Interiors, you will see the rendering of an interior space in a whole new light.
Over 3 hours of lecture.
Product Code: CNI02


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http://rapidshare.com/files/134689287/02_Global.Illumination_Interiors.part01.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134689303/02_Global.Illumination_Interiors.part02.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134689778/02_Global.Illumination_Interiors.part03.rar


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http://rapidshare.com/files/134689242/02_Global.Illumination_Interiors.part15.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134689289/02_Global.Illumination_Interiors.part16.rar




03 - Environment Creation for Production


In this DVD, Tim takes you through the entire process of creating an environment with 3ds Max starting with the analysis of reference photographs and determining real world object dimensions, all the way through the 3D modeling and texturing pipeline. Tim will teach you how to spot the visual cues that will allow you to quickly and accurately determine dimensions from set photographs. You will also learn how to build quick layout files for modeling and animation and how to model and texture an entire environment from photographic reference. Many artistic and technical challenges are addressed such as understanding perspective, modeling architecture, tile roofs, stone pathways as well as decay and general destruction.
Over 2 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: TJO01


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http://rapidshare.com/files/134700648/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part01.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134955708/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part02.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134701645/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part03.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134709403/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part04.rar


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http://rapidshare.com/files/134947183/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part10.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134694898/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part11.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134694986/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part12.rar


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http://rapidshare.com/files/134695576/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part14.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134700607/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part15.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134700622/03_Environment.Creation.for.Production.part16.rar




04 - Environment Lighting for Production


In this DVD, after setting up various production lighting rigs, Tim discusses the pros and cons of each solution. You will learn when to use one type of rig over another based on the goals of the project, as well as how to deal with the challenges that different scene elements create for your lighting setups. Tim will also show you how to render passes out of 3ds Max, composite them using Digital Fusion and set up your lighting in real-time using floating point image formats. Finally, you will learn how to set up a scene for multiple lighting scenarios including day, sunset and night shots.
Over 2 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: TJO02


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http://rapidshare.com/files/134963355/04_Environment.Lighting.for.Production.part01.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134963905/04_Environment.Lighting.for.Production.part02.rar


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http://rapidshare.com/files/134960697/04_Environment.Lighting.for.Production.part10.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134961143/04_Environment.Lighting.for.Production.part11.rar


http://rapidshare.com/files/134962914/04_Environment.Lighting.for.Production.part12.rar




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Thursday, August 28, 2008

The Gnomon Workshop -3DS Max Collection Pack 2

The Gnomon Workshop - 3DS Max Collection Pack 2 (3 DVD)
Homepage:

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/dvds/groups/3dsmax_g.html

11 - 3D Matte Painting and Camera Mapping

In this second DVD in a series, Chris Stoski illustrates the creation of several 3D matte paintings. In the visual effects industry, directors are always asking for moving cameras in matte paintings and Chris shows how this is achieved. He creates two different environments and discusses how a matte painter creates camera movement in these key scenarios. In addition to Adobe Photoshop®, Chris uses Autodesk 3ds Max, but the techniques can be implemented with other popular 3D software as well. From forward-moving dolly shots to lateral helicopter aerials, Chris covers the essentials of 3D and 2.5D matte painting for matte artists of all skill levels.
Over 2 1/2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: CST02

Download:

http://rapidshare.com/files/135560803/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part01.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135560868/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part02.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135561373/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part03.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135561641/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part04.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135566048/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part05.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135571987/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part06.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135572509/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part07.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135572526/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part08.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135572591/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part09.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135575419/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part10.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135581586/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part11.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135582413/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part12.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135582415/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part13.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135582474/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part14.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135585117/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part15.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135552415/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part16.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135552808/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part17.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135553052/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part18.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135555502/11_3D.Matte.Painting.and.Camera.Mapping.part19.rar


12 - Set Extension and Lighting Effects

In today’s feature film industry, productions are in constant need of digital set extensions. On this third DVD in a series, Chris Stoski shows how digital set extensions are achieved. The lecture uses two examples to demonstrate matching simple and complex lighting in the plate photography, dealing with difficult lighting changes, matching the camera angle of the plate with 3D software, and adding camera movement in a compositing environment. The lecture results in the creation of two beautiful moving shots. In addition to Adobe Photoshop®, Chris uses Autodesk 3ds Max and Apple Shake to create these examples, but the techniques can be implemented with other popular 3D and compositing software as well. This DVD is designed for all skill levels.
3 hours of lecture.
Product Code: CST03

Download:

http://rapidshare.com/files/135622164/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part01.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135622291/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part02.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135625304/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part03.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135628874/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part04.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135630946/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part05.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135591402/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part06.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135592261/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part07.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135592351/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part08.rar

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http://rapidshare.com/files/135595135/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part10.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135601482/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part11.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135602286/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part12.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135602327/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part13.rar

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http://rapidshare.com/files/135611209/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part16.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135611918/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part17.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135611952/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part18.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135612031/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part19.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135614844/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part20.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135621321/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part21.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135622129/12_Set.Extension.and.Lighting.Effects.part22.rar


13 - Fluid Simulation with Glu3D

In this DVD, Cetin Tuker demonstrates the basic parameters of Glu3D in 3ds Max including the Glu3D main node, particle source, object manager and per object parameters. Cetin also walks you through a production quality fluid simulation animation project, starting from the storyboards. Modeling the objects in Max, scene setup and animation alternatives using the PWrapper function of Glu3D with the particle flow of Max, filling closed volumes with Glu3D particles and designing a fluid explosion are all thoroughly discussed. By watching this DVD you will see the entire production process for a fluid based commercial project.

2 hours of lecture.
Product Code: CTU01

Download:

http://rapidshare.com/files/135644760/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part01.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135646792/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part02.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135650988/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part03.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135652056/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part04.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135652696/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part05.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135654666/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part06.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135656349/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part07.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135660056/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part08.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135661051/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part09.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135661674/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part10.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135663562/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part11.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135665011/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part12.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135631739/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part13.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135632004/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part14.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135634506/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part15.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135639500/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part16.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135642126/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part17.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/135643115/13_Fluid.Simulation.with.Glu3D.part18.rar


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