Parts of this tutorial also use Bercon Maps, and GrowFX though they aren't essential for completing the scene.īy default the plugin will not use the animation found on source objects unless explicitly told to do so. This tutorial requires Forest Pack Pro and RailClone Lite or Pro, the lite version can be downloaded free from here. Control the absolute frame of animated geometry using a map.Control the starting frame of animated geometry using a map.

Randomise the starting frame of animated geometry using fixed sample points.Forest Pack has four unique modes that enable you not only to scatter animated objects with significant memory efficiency, but also randomise their starting frames, create offsets and control playback using maps. We'll start by looking at the principles of these modes in detail and then apply the techniques to the simple scene shown above.īy completing this tutorial you will be able to: In this Tips and Tricks episode we answer several questions frequently asked by users about animating with Forest Pack, and explain in detail how to control animation applied to scattered objects.

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