This DVD introduces the user to Particle Flow, the new schematic particle system first introduced in release 6.0 of 3dsmax.
Chris will guide you through the fundamentals of what particles are, how Particle Flow is structured, the elements of its GUI and on how to construct your own first Particle Flows.
This DVD is aimed at an intermediate 3dsmax user, someone who is comfortable with its interface and workflow. The DVD does not assume any previous particle system experience however and is suitable to those that are new to the field, as well as to those moving over from other 3d software packages.

DVDII
Particle Flow Fundamentals3:Operators2
Genre : 3DS Max Video Training

The third DVD in our Particle Flow Fundamentals series continues our in depth examination of its Operators.
The Operators covered are Shape, Shape Facing, Shape Instance, Shape Mark, Materials Static, Material Dynamic, Material Frequency, Mapping, Cache, Display, Notes, Force, Render and Script..
This DVD is aimed at a user with a basic knowledge of Particle Flow. It has been primarily designed as a continuation of our Particle Flow Fundamentals series, though it is also very much suitable for use by those that already have a basic knowledge of Particle Flow and who wish to gain a greater insight into the use of the Operators covered by this DVD.

DVDIII

CG Academy: Particle Flow Scripting1: The Pflow Script Show
Genre : 3DS Max Video Training

In the first part of our two part Scripting Particle Flow series, Bobo introduces us to the inner workings of Particle Flow and how we can take total control of Particle Flow via MAXScript.
The tutorial will show you the standard structures of Particle Flow scripts, how particle channels are accessed and altered, and how you can easily modify the standard examples to create a plethora of real world production ready practical examples.
This tutorial requires the user to have a grasp of 3D mathematics, be familiar with the standard Particle Flow system and have a working knowledge of creating Particle Flows. The tutorial will show you how to gain greater control of Particle Flow via its comprehensive MAXScript access, and will give you the skills needed to create your own working scripted Operators and Tests.

DVDIV
Particle Flow Scripting2: The Pflow Script Show:Act2
Genre : 3DS Max Video Training

In Part 2 of our Scripting Particle Flow series Bobo will show you how you can use MAXScript to integrate Particle Flow with other areas of 3dsmax.
He shows how we can hijack standard Operators with MAXScript. Techniques for interacting with scene geometry, lights and Splines. Positioning particles along Splines, moving objects and lights to the positions of particles. And even creating particle flows procedurally based on the results of a Reactor simulation.
This tutorial requires the user to have a grasp of 3D mathematics, be familiar with Particle Flow and creating their own Particle Flow systems, and a working knowledge of scripting Particle Flow. The tutorial builds on the skills taught in part one of this series and will show you how to extend Particle Flows outside of Particle View and beyond.