Paint Effects

Paint Effects is a powerful tool that allows you to interactively paint specialized strokes that create complex geometry as a post-process. Numerous Paint Effects brushes are included with Maya and are grouped in such categories as trees, flowers, weather, and fire (see Figure 5.29).

To create a Paint Effects stroke, follow these steps:

  1. Select a surface with valid UVs. Switch to the Rendering menu set. Choose Paint Effects images Make Paintable.
  2. Choose Paint Effects images Get Brush. The Visor window opens. Select a brush folder, such as Grasses. ...

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