Discreet combustion 3 is an exciting program that offers the creative tools, speed and interactivity that professionals need and artists crave. Paint, animation, editing and 3D compositing are combined in an integrated environment based on Discreet's legendary user interface. author Dwayne Ferguson shows you step by step, how to get the most out of this powerful software. Learn animation, 3D compositing, particle application and much more. To get started today, simply click on one of the combustion lessons.
Introduction
Meet combustion Mac & PC Conventions RAM & Processor Speed The combustion Interface
The Toolbar The Workspace The Viewport The Controls Pt.1 The Controls Pt.2 The Controls Pt.3 2D/3D Workspaces Resolution & Time Operators
Composite Operator Paint Operator Text Operator Particle Operator Edit Operator
Importing Footage
Importing Footage
Importing Image Sequences
Importing Illustrator/Photoshop
Replacing Footage
Selection Tools
Selection Tools
Adding & Subtracting Selections
Moving/Scaling/Rotating Selections
Cropping & Hinging
Grouping
Painting
Paint Tools
Editing Vector Paths
Painting Shadows
Adding Blurs
Custom Brushes
TV & Film Safe Zones
Painting a Scary Clown Pt.1
Painting a Scary Clown Pt.2
Painting a Mountain Scene
Surface Properties
Transfer Modes
Opacity
Animation
Basic Animation
Understanding Keyframes
Using the Timeline
Animating Surface Properties
Onion Skinning
The Graph
Pivot Point
RAM Preview
Tennis Ball Animation Pt.1
Tennis Ball Animation Pt.2
Superhero Animation
Audio
Importing Audio
Audio Controls
Linking Audio
Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics Explained
Creating Text
Drop Shadows
Animating Text Pt.1
Animating Text Pt.2
Animating Text on a Path
Football Live TV Show Open Pt.1
Football Live TV Show Open Pt.2
Football Live TV Show Open Pt.3
Football Live TV Show Open Pt.4
Gradients
Text Gradients & Opacity
Animating Gradients
Masking
Drawing Masks
Feathering Masks
Using Paint Object Masks
Parenting & Null Objects
Parenting Objects
Null Objects
Cameras
Camera Options
Animating Cameras
Lights
Lighting
Shadows
Soft Shadows
Reflections
Adding & Animating Lights
Particle Effects
Loading Particle Libraries
Animate Particles
Particle Deflectors
Customize Particles
Particle Properties
Rocket Launch with Particles
Tornado Alley Pt.1
Tornado Alley Pt.2
Nesting & Commit To Disk
Commit To Disk Pt.1
Commit To Disk Pt.2
Nesting Layers
Compositing & Keying
Intro to Compositing
RPF Export from 3D Applications
The Import Queue
Creating a Simple Composite
Keying
Alpha Channels
Building A Finished Composite
Importing the Footage
Color Correction
Keying
Lens Flare
Particles
Finished Composite
Non-Linear Editing
The Edit Operator
Slip Editing
Split Editing
Transitions
Tracking
Tracking
Stabilization
Color Correction
Color Correction Tools
Color Correction Pt.1
Color Correction Pt.2
3D Post
Depth of Field
RPF Motion Blur
3D Fog
3D Glow
Output & Saving Options
Saving the Finished Workspace
Exporting to Flash
Rendering Audio
Resources
Combustion Resources
Combustion Shortcuts
Credits
About The Author