DreamDesign Vue Explorations .
				These tutorials were written for Vue d'Esprit versions 2, 3 and 4.
			These tutorials are written to be as complete as possible only for the techniques they involve. I assume you are already familiar with the basics of Vue d'Esprit's tools and settings and that you know how to reach for the manual if needed. (smile)	PlantStudio Plants Materials (Material Functions) It's easy to add realistic materials to PlantStudio plant objects in Vue. * Single layer/object (one plant = one object) * Multiple layers/objects (one object for each type of part) * Individual layers/objects (one object for each plant part). Follow the directions given for multiple layers/objects, but you will be applying materials to each individual part, not to several parts as one object. * UV mapping. My experiments with this have not worked well. Material Scale (Materials) Don't carve your scenes from a solid block of stone. Here's an easy way to break up the continuity. Magic Color Changes (Materials) Change an image material's colors without opening a paint program. Trees With Personality (SolidGrowth modifications) Vue's native trees are anything but limited. Here are simple ways to increase your arbor "mileage." Stacking Technique Leaning Technique Rotating Technique Stretching Technique Multiple Technique Pouring Water (Terrain object) Pour a glass of water or have water flow from a pipe or faucet. Spraying Water (Terrain object) Make a sparkling fountain or let your whale spout off. Waterfalls (Terrain object) Create a full waterfall or winter icicles. Breaking Glass (Boolean operations) Shatter glass or break up monoliths and pick up the pieces, too. Caverns (Camera angles) Venture inside a cave. Primitive Interiors (Camera angles) Explore the hidden side of primitve objects. Elaborate Decore (Image objects) Get very decorative without maxing out on polygons. Classic Studio Lighting (Lighting) For still life or portraits, here are some classic settings used by master painters and photographers. The Color of Light (Lighting) Tint your lighting for realistic shades of color.

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