Particles, particles, particles! The fundamental stuff of the universe – or it might be waves. Not quite sure since the quantum physicists in the audience haven't figured that one out yet. But no, I'm talking about particles and their uses in Maya and 3D animation. So far I've learned how to pour a bowl of cereal (pictured above). Perhaps not intensely amazing unto itself, but it is opening up a world of simulations to me, and I REALLY like that. You see, I've been interested in simulations for a long time – ever since I learned what the equation for gravity was and wrote a lunar lander simulation for my Ti55 calculator back in Senior High (here's a hint: that was a VERY long time ago!). Anyway, it reminds me of the other reason I went into animation: scientific simulation. Dynamics, particles, and nparticles in Maya are not so much objects to be animated, but simulators to recreate real world situations. I think this just might be the key to where I want to go in terms of a career in animation. It's definitely something to look at. And on that note, I realize that I'm going to love this class...
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