In the 9th and final part of Wassim’s Ouartsi’s in-depth look at Vue 9 xStream series, we’ll look at a few extra topics to complete the series, including metablob objects, render options and settings, post rendering options, creating high dynamic range images using panoramic rendering and finally how Vue can be used to create realistic planets. Complete the series after the jump!

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In Part 8 of Wassim’s Ouartsi’s extensive in-depth look at Vue 9 xStream series, we’ll take a look at the integration between Vue 9 xStream and 3D Studio Max and how we can work on projects seamlessly between the two programs. Topics include bringing Vue assets into 3ds Max’s workspace, and how we can combine them with other elements to construct fully realized environments, consisting of terrain, atmospheric effects and foliage.

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Today we’re back with the next installment of Wassim Ouartsi’s massive Introduction To Vue 9 xStream series. In part 7 we’ll be taking an in-depth look at Vue’s powerful animation wizard. Topics include Key animation and the best settings to use when rendering, so let’s get started!

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Today Wassim Ouartsi is back with part 6 of his massive Introduction To Vue 9 xStream series. In this lesson we’ll take an in-depth look at working with materials in Vue. Topics include both the Basic and Advanced material editors and their functions, using layers and creating mixed materials. So let’s get to it!

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In part 5 of Wassim Ouartsi’s extensive Introduction To Vue 9 series, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at how ecosystems work inside Vue, and the many different ways they can be setup and controlled using both the ecosystem painter and the ecosystem selector.

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In part 4 of Wassim Ouartsi’s massive Introduction To Vue 9 series, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at creating and editing atmospheres inside Vue. Wassim will show you how to use and edit atmospheric presets, and how these can be adjusted to create new and interesting effects. We’ll also take a detailed look at how to edit lighting types, cloud layers and sky systems, as well as atmospheric effects such as fog, haze and wind through the Atmosphere Editor.

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In part 3 of Wassim Ouartsi’s massive Introduction To Vue 9 series, we’ll be continuing our in-depth look at the many ways of creating terrain in the program. In today’s lesson you’ll be learning about PTerrains, Function editing, Filters, Fractals and much more! So let’s jump in and get started!

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When you first start using a new software package, you’re a little bit lost. As you don’t really know where to start, what the options and parameters stand for, what the buttons do, etc… This tutorial series was made to introduce you to the best software for creating Natural 3D Environments, that software is: Vue 9 xStream. We’ll take a in-depth look of every aspect of Vue 9, starting with the user interface and working up to very complex environments!

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When you first start using a new software package, you’re a little bit lost. As you don’t really know where to start, what the options and parameters stand for, what the buttons do, etc… This tutorial series was made to introduce you to the best software for creating Natural 3D Environments, that software is: Vue 9 xStream. We’ll take a in-depth look of every aspect of Vue 9, starting with the user interface and working up to very complex environments!

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