In this DVD Allan tackles a real world production scenario using a highly procedural workflow. He demonstrates how to use a combination of Particle Flow and Afterburn to form a flow that creates an air strike by a squadron of bomber jets. Each jet drops a bomb and this triggers a chain of events that leads to a number of effects that cascade from the original bomb release. A perfect example of how to push your Particle Flow and Afterburn based effects to a higher level and make your particles truly think for themselves!

This DVD is ideal for advanced Particle Flow users and those that are comfortable in using Afterburn. It is an exploration of procedural methods using Particle Flow to achieve a complex real world production level effect.

Topics Covered

• Creating the bomber flight
• Building the bombs
• Building the Afterburn Shader
• Creating the Debris
• Creating Dust
• Creating the Smoke & Flame
• Tuning your Renders

Reviews & Customer Feedback

"Hosted by particle guru Allan McKay, it's expertly presented, and covers the full range of AfterBurn features... the 90% explosion-oriented effects look fantastic... The content on the first couple of DVDs is fast-paced, and users will have to use the pause button frequently to follow the speed at which McKay works... If you're into AfterBurn, and think you know your stuff, this is the most detailed and advanced set out there, and definitely worth a look."
Review, 3D World Magzine (January 2005 Edition, Page 87)

"I just finished working through this awesome 3 DVD set that Allan McKay did for CG_Academy... I can't recommend these CG-Academy DVDs enough. They are absolutely fantastic, crystal clear, and very informative. The projects are all fun and engaging with plenty of real-world value."
Joel Hooks

"...these are great DVDs, my congratulations to both the producer and the author. The only thing that I regret is to not having ordered "Air Strike" together with the other two DVDs ;-) Well , next time ..."
Andrea Böhm, Bitfresh Graphics

The DVDs are amazing on all fronts - in information, advice, concepts, and quality.... I recommend Allan's CGA Afterburn Masters to any dedicated 3ds max visual effects artists or TDs."
Robert Fiduccia, FX Animator