Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Get the Final 3ds Max File and support me: patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
Fluids on 3dsmax is a very robust and good fluids solver that has been added on max 2018.1 and evolved since then, with strong features. On this overview, I will setup a project from start to finish, checking problems we found during the way and how to solve them.
We dont need Realflow or Phoenix to create nice fluids in max anymore. Obviously, this two programs can have some advantages, but as well Fluids has multiple strong points, like the mesh on the fly, good quality mesh, Very complete interface, direct export to PRT files, Motion Fields are very versatile not just for Fluids, we can move Milions of particles on real time thanks to caching in to ram, and more!
Storm Simulation solver can be downloaded: effectivetds.com
3d Model animation/textures by LavaDragon, you can download for free here: sketchfab.com/3d-models/buster-drone-294e79652f494130ad2ab00a13fdbafd
Get the Final 3ds Max File and support me: patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
Fluids on 3dsmax is a very robust and good fluids solver that has been added on max 2018.1 and evolved since then, with strong features. On this overview, I will setup a project from start to finish, checking problems we found during the way and how to solve them.
We dont need Realflow or Phoenix to create nice fluids in max anymore. Obviously, this two programs can have some advantages, but as well Fluids has multiple strong points, like the mesh on the fly, good quality mesh, Very complete interface, direct export to PRT files, Motion Fields are very versatile not just for Fluids, we can move Milions of particles on real time thanks to caching in to ram, and more!
Storm Simulation solver can be downloaded: effectivetds.com
3d Model animation/textures by LavaDragon, you can download for free here: sketchfab.com/3d-models/buster-drone-294e79652f494130ad2ab00a13fdbafd
![3DS MAX NEWS: 2025.2 / Siggraph 2024 / AU 2024
Video sponsored by Autodesk and AU 2024
Exclusive content on my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
My webpage: https://www.andvfx.com/
In August 2024 we got a new 3ds Max 2025 update 2, lots of plugin updates, exclusive videos from Siggraph, an upcoming Autodesk University 2024, amazing projects done in 3dsmax, free animations and scripts and great tutorials.
LINKS
3ds max 2025.2: https://bit.ly/478UpP3
New plugins:
Autodesk bought golaem: https://bit.ly/3X0jDum
Thinkbox products: https://bit.ly/47eA1ft
Renderstacks: https://bit.ly/3XksIzv
Rapidtools: https://bit.ly/3X8Uyh3
tyflow updates: https://bit.ly/40y36hE
Eloi patreon exclusive tutos: https://bit.ly/3C2UHbC
Norberto free animations: https://bit.ly/3X4Y8sf
Splinedynamics: https://bit.ly/4g8Rb2j
Splinedynamics ask for a script: https://bit.ly/4g8uH19
3ds max devs survey: https://bit.ly/4g2l0Bv
3ds Max is only for archviz:
Daniel Astrom: https://bit.ly/477A5O4
Fereydoon Borouji: https://bit.ly/3Mq7ERX
Alfie Rodriguez: https://bit.ly/3MsIouc
Howie Day: https://shorturl.at/7wSAt
Nawras Gyhan: https://shorturl.at/m50Rl
Black Myth: Wukong making off: https://shorturl.at/cI5SL
Tomoya: https://shorturl.at/FPTd1
Robert Bergmann: https://shorturl.at/NKgFb
Vjeko Kiraly: https://tinyurl.com/yk2rwuvm
Nayan Bodawala: https://tinyurl.com/ycyzjxt6
Lennart Berger: https://tinyurl.com/yc3bxybj
Alireza ork: https://tinyurl.com/yk2fya8j
Alireza dessert: https://tinyurl.com/4phhc79c
Manuel Alberto: https://tinyurl.com/5bsp8uka
Mikael: https://tinyurl.com/yukus7ux
Simon Nastasi: https://tinyurl.com/3uzym27p
Paul Marshall: https://tinyurl.com/mswd9f8h
Paul Neale: https://tinyurl.com/bdestcn8
Jincheol: https://tinyurl.com/4emxvcb9
Learning:
The VFX process podcast: https://bit.ly/3AUDq6X
Changsoo tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@Autodesk3dsMax
Autodesk University: https://autodesk.com/au2024
Times
00:00 3ds Max 2025.2
03:12 New Plugins
05:55 Patreon Promo
07:00 Free stuff
07:54 3ds Max is only for archviz
15:30 Learning Material
18:24 Siggraph videos
Other interesting links: (AL means Affiliate Links):
Patreon top tier links:
SiNi Software: https://www.sinisoftware.com/
Assets
4D People: https://bit.ly/3Bq8SVx
Tyflow tools(AL): https://bit.ly/3blEwc4
WParallax (AL): https://bit.ly/3jLGWW4
Geometryy (Use coupon: eloi50 for 10$ off)
benches/bycilcles stands/planters /windows:https://bit.ly/3PwbtFy
Figment Caustics (AL): https://bit.ly/3oUOZ4K
Tools
FormCutter 2.5 (AL):https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Layama 1.5 (AL): https://bit.ly/3vXNRAq
Archviztools Roads (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cr49nM
Archviztools Ocean waves (AL): https://bit.ly/3moemfd
Archviztools Layer Manager (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cp6Ea7
windows (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZwmuB0
sliding doors (AL): https://bit.ly/3mnz3Yv
CablePlacer (AL): https://bit.ly/3CDEUh6
FormCutter (AL): https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Storm-FX / Sand and liquid simulator (AL) https://bit.ly/3NNwqu4
3d Courses:
Redshift course (AL): https://bit.ly/38DhG1r
Vray 5 course (AL): https://bit.ly/3pLjgEY
Flipped normals (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
Architectural visualization (AL): https://bit.ly/3MoO5I9 ANDVFX-10 for 10% discount
Asset creation 3dsmax (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
Thumbnail by Robert Bergmann
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Track: Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch:
• Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM | Free Backgro...
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/blisss-heaven
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3DS MAX NEWS: 2025.2 / Siggraph 2024 / AU 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/76rCJTJ6cKI/mqdefault.jpg)
![3ds Max in Spiderman 2, in Avatar and in Assasins Creed
Exclusive content on my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
My webpage: https://www.andvfx.com/
3ds Max News for October 2023, another month where we review what happened around our favorite 3d app this month. New scripts, free material, awesome projects done in 3dsmax, and new tutorials.
Links:
New Plugins.
Frame marker: https://t.ly/0iMvn
Smart extrude: https://t.ly/5yQMB
CopyPro: https://t.ly/CTdXU
Norberto Aguilera starwars: https://t.ly/yT1RW
https://t.ly/Y7No8
tyflow tutorials: https://www.patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
3ds Max is only for archviz:
Make: https://bit.ly/46QHikB
Make makingoff: https://bit.ly/46QnsWD
Xiaomi: https://bit.ly/46PA6oK
Mostafa: https://bit.ly/46GLrHP
Annonn: https://bit.ly/46O7kFi
Dorian: https://bit.ly/49bkRbv
Beso: https://bit.ly/49gFAKU
Tomasz: https://bit.ly/45RvoWt
Jomar: https://bit.ly/45Qtbug
William: https://bit.ly/49dCXcQ
Lua: https://bit.ly/45QDjDd
Paul: https://bit.ly/40eyouC
Thea: https://tinyurl.com/4ywarc62
Neer: https://tinyurl.com/y7e8k6ec
Petar: https://tinyurl.com/2k2w6thf
Norberto: https://tinyurl.com/y229wn63
https://tinyurl.com/yc6bnvbw
https://tinyurl.com/2ya3rr8n
https://tinyurl.com/39tx6447
Learning:
Art Sayan: https://tinyurl.com/39k26cur
Cebas: https://tinyurl.com/37xdnhjz
Norberto animation: https://tinyurl.com/rk3tc7rv
Stitches: https://tinyurl.com/55a7skfs
USD: https://tinyurl.com/5bej9u45
Phoenix: https://tinyurl.com/3wrxerwr
Times:
00:00 New Plugins
02:38 3dsMax is only for archviz
08:46 Special movies/games
11:41 Tutorials
Other interesting links: (AL means Affiliate Links):
Patreon top tier links:
SiNi Software: https://www.sinisoftware.com/
Assets
4D People: https://bit.ly/3Bq8SVx
Tyflow tools(AL): https://bit.ly/3blEwc4
WParallax (AL): https://bit.ly/3jLGWW4
Geometryy (Use coupon: eloi50 for 10$ off)
benches/bycilcles stands/planters /windows:https://bit.ly/3PwbtFy
Figment Caustics (AL): https://bit.ly/3oUOZ4K
Tools
FormCutter 2.5 (AL):https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Layama 1.5 (AL): https://bit.ly/3vXNRAq
Archviztools Roads (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cr49nM
Archviztools Ocean waves (AL): https://bit.ly/3moemfd
Archviztools Layer Manager (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cp6Ea7
windows (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZwmuB0
sliding doors (AL): https://bit.ly/3mnz3Yv
CablePlacer (AL): https://bit.ly/3CDEUh6
FormCutter (AL): https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Storm-FX / Sand and liquid simulator (AL) https://bit.ly/3NNwqu4
3d Courses:
Redshift course (AL): https://bit.ly/38DhG1r
Vray 5 course (AL): https://bit.ly/3pLjgEY
Flipped normals (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
Architectural visualization (AL): https://bit.ly/3MoO5I9 ANDVFX-10 for 10% discount
Asset creation 3dsmax (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Track: Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/JQ6mKeQLZak
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/blisss-heaven
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3ds Max in Spiderman 2, in Avatar and in Assasins Creed](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/83aG6GqHhqo/mqdefault.jpg)






![3ds Max Open Source USD / FumeFX 25 years anniversary
Exclusive content on my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
My webpage: https://www.andvfx.com/
3ds Max news for the month of december, the last one for 2024! The 3dsmax team opensourced USD in 3dsmax making it available in github. We have FumeFX celebrating the 25 year anniversary with a 50% discount, multiple free scripts, and a lot of cool projects done in 3ds Max.
LINNKS
Updates
3dsmax USD Opensource: https://bit.ly/401I1P8
Changsoo USD tutorials: https://bit.ly/3P3gl5W
fumefx 50% discount: https://afterworks.com/FumeFX
Arrow visuals: https://bit.ly/3P4ylNy
DSL scripts: https://bit.ly/4gmgHAy
Miaus tab panel: https://bit.ly/3P28zJx
3DS Max is only for archviz:
Torchlight: https://bit.ly/41NIF3I
Michael Shkliaryk: https://bit.ly/4glP7Uh
https://bit.ly/3BCfqpZ
Oliver: https://bit.ly/3ZYS5IA
Magdy Mohsen: https://bit.ly/3P57SiS
Nayan Bodawala: https://bit.ly/4glOZEh
Sergey Movchan: https://bit.ly/41Gf5gM
Allan Mckay: https://tinyurl.com/mtszz4bz
Armando Savoia : https://tinyurl.com/mrt262yk
Eloi Farriol: https://tinyurl.com/5fk98whh
Alireza Akhbari: https://tinyurl.com/57ma6spm
Kavi Raj: https://tinyurl.com/2t8j6zd6
William Fiorentini: https://tinyurl.com/2xnfcub6
Paul Neale: https://tinyurl.com/55wmwymz
Times:
00:00 3ds Max USD OpenSoruce
01:47 Plugin updates
04:12 3ds Max is only for archviz
08:09 Eloi Patreon
08:50 3ds Max is only for archviz
10:55 Tutorials
Other interesting links: (AL means Affiliate Links):
Patreon top tier links:
SiNi Software: https://www.sinisoftware.com/
Assets
4D People: https://bit.ly/3Bq8SVx
Tyflow tools(AL): https://bit.ly/3blEwc4
WParallax (AL): https://bit.ly/3jLGWW4
Geometryy (Use coupon: eloi50 for 10$ off)
benches/bycilcles stands/planters /windows:https://bit.ly/3PwbtFy
Figment Caustics (AL): https://bit.ly/3oUOZ4K
Tools
FormCutter 2.5 (AL):https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Layama 1.5 (AL): https://bit.ly/3vXNRAq
Archviztools Roads (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cr49nM
Archviztools Ocean waves (AL): https://bit.ly/3moemfd
Archviztools Layer Manager (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cp6Ea7
windows (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZwmuB0
sliding doors (AL): https://bit.ly/3mnz3Yv
CablePlacer (AL): https://bit.ly/3CDEUh6
FormCutter (AL): https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Storm-FX / Sand and liquid simulator (AL) https://bit.ly/3NNwqu4
3d Courses:
Redshift course (AL): https://bit.ly/38DhG1r
Vray 5 course (AL): https://bit.ly/3pLjgEY
Flipped normals (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
Architectural visualization (AL): https://bit.ly/3MoO5I9 ANDVFX-10 for 10% discount
Asset creation 3dsmax (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Track: Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch:
• Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM | Free Backgro...
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/blisss-heaven
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3ds Max Open Source USD / FumeFX 25 years anniversary](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AuwKg02BVoA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Vray 7.3 / Phoenix is Dead / Free scripts
April 2026 comes with important improvements on Vray 7.3, now able to relight Gaussian Splats, more AI features, fast caustics and others. We got a ton of new scripts, lots of them for free, and as usual, the amazing projects done by the community.
Exclusive content on my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
My webpage: https://www.andvfx.com/
LINKS
new plugins
Vray 7.3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykwbL62U2EE
Phoenix Dead: https://tinyurl.com/w4nk69cm
plugins for 2027: https://bit.ly/4mYbGlR
Tyflow upres: https://bit.ly/4tAje0F
Tyflow maps: https://bit.ly/4tDz9eB
8 Exclusive tutorials: https://www.patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
Wall Worm 7: https://bit.ly/48vrc2V
Gradient Ramp: https://bit.ly/48qx9ht
MS spline Trim: https://bit.ly/48y5lYC
Promeasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RWUXon0how
FFD Pro: https://bit.ly/42FHYbW
Camera Match: https://bit.ly/48xkI3n
Three.js: https://bit.ly/4cU7sXQ
Rapidtools: https://bit.ly/492xJlH
3DS MAX RULES
Steffen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne8qbGUl2f8
Malbers: https://bit.ly/3QAAjsV
Antonio Perez: https://bit.ly/3OO2Zy4
William: https://tinyurl.com/2x7juzfz
Make: https://tinyurl.com/37ut5zvu
Hossam: https://tinyurl.com/yd4cexa7
https://tinyurl.com/3v6bvm5y
Alexey Pavlov: https://tinyurl.com/42wfathf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRoCNnJwzAc
AJ Jefferies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8vZbIeAdAw
EUE talk: https://eue-reconnect.com/speakers-2026/
Norberto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwMrKXNbqFA
Paul Neale: https://tinyurl.com/y8zc2sas
TIMES:
00:00 Vray 7.3
03:16 Plugin news
04:52 Eloi Patreon
06:09 Script news
10:49 3ds Max Rules
Thumbnail by AJ Jefferies
Other interesting links: (AL means Affiliate Links):
Patreon top tier links:
SiNi Software: https://www.sinisoftware.com/
Assets
4D People: https://bit.ly/3Bq8SVx
Tyflow tools(AL): https://bit.ly/3blEwc4
WParallax (AL): https://bit.ly/3jLGWW4
Geometryy (Use coupon: eloi50 for 10$ off)
benches/bycilcles stands/planters /windows:https://bit.ly/3PwbtFy
Figment Caustics (AL): https://bit.ly/3oUOZ4K
Tools
FormCutter 2.5 (AL):https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Layama 1.5 (AL): https://bit.ly/3vXNRAq
Archviztools Roads (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cr49nM
Archviztools Ocean waves (AL): https://bit.ly/3moemfd
Archviztools Layer Manager (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cp6Ea7
windows (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZwmuB0
sliding doors (AL): https://bit.ly/3mnz3Yv
CablePlacer (AL): https://bit.ly/3CDEUh6
FormCutter (AL): https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Storm-FX / Sand and liquid simulator (AL) https://bit.ly/3NNwqu4
3d Courses:
Redshift course (AL): https://bit.ly/38DhG1r
Vray 5 course (AL): https://bit.ly/3pLjgEY
Flipped normals (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
Architectural visualization (AL): https://bit.ly/3MoO5I9 ANDVFX-10 for 10% discount
Asset creation 3dsmax (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Track: Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch:
• Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM | Free Backgro...
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/blisss-heaven
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vray 7.3 / Phoenix is Dead / Free scripts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AwzmV5XXYxQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![3ds Max 2025.3 / Vray 7.0 / ForestPack 9
Exclusive content on my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EloiAndaluz
My webpage: https://www.andvfx.com/
3ds Max news for October 2024, with important updates with the third update for 3ds Max 2025, the beta for Vray 7, a new forest Pack 9, a lot of new scripts, awesome new artwork created with 3ds, and new tutorials.
LINKS
3DSMAX UPDATES
3ds max 2025.3: https://www.andvfx.com/3ds-max-2025-3/
Vray 7: https://www.chaos.com/vray/3ds-max/beta-version-7
Jonas Noell cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v sagjUK4TM4
Forest Pack: https://www.itoosoft.com/blog/forestpack-9-for-3ds-max
Speedtree: https://bit.ly/3BW4PGb
splash screen: https://bit.ly/4e2D3VT
Camera clip pro: https://bit.ly/3YrVFsA
fit camera script: https://bit.ly/3Yq9PKR
Wolverine animation: https://bit.ly/4fj0BH9
3DS MAX IS ONLY FOR ARCHVIZ
Steffen Hampel: https://bit.ly/3Agw265
Mizuki Yamada: https://bit.ly/4hqUW3y
Lin Xu: https://tinyurl.com/bdf3pewd
Sichen Lin: https://tinyurl.com/w24pczay
Brahim Halawani: https://tinyurl.com/ye43nep3
Anselm: https://tinyurl.com/mu5xyuev
Joker: https://tinyurl.com/5ep5sejh
Norberto Aguilera: https://tinyurl.com/4yrb9xhd
Manuel Alberto: https://tinyurl.com/4zhkkzp8
Dmytro Danylenko: https://tinyurl.com/2fayexzu
Vladislav Ociacia: https://tinyurl.com/53cwy66r
Shun Carlos: https://tinyurl.com/enyeuf4w
zinkete: https://tinyurl.com/43pcftnn
Livio Ambrosini: https://tinyurl.com/2t6wk95h
Seunghyeon Jeong: https://tinyurl.com/2myt49v8
LEARNING
Alireza supertutorial: https://bit.ly/4e4zsGQ
Paul Neale stacking: https://bit.ly/4fk9nEO
Maxscript course: https://bit.ly/4fj0Dif
Autodesk Hits Portland: https://bit.ly/3UmnKQL
Times:
00:00 3ds Max 2025.2
02:01 Eloi Patreon
02:38 New Plugins
08:03 3ds Max is only for archviz
13:34 Learning
Other interesting links: (AL means Affiliate Links):
Patreon top tier links:
SiNi Software: https://www.sinisoftware.com/
Assets
4D People: https://bit.ly/3Bq8SVx
Tyflow tools(AL): https://bit.ly/3blEwc4
WParallax (AL): https://bit.ly/3jLGWW4
Geometryy (Use coupon: eloi50 for 10$ off)
benches/bycilcles stands/planters /windows:https://bit.ly/3PwbtFy
Figment Caustics (AL): https://bit.ly/3oUOZ4K
Tools
FormCutter 2.5 (AL):https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Layama 1.5 (AL): https://bit.ly/3vXNRAq
Archviztools Roads (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cr49nM
Archviztools Ocean waves (AL): https://bit.ly/3moemfd
Archviztools Layer Manager (AL): https://bit.ly/3Cp6Ea7
windows (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZwmuB0
sliding doors (AL): https://bit.ly/3mnz3Yv
CablePlacer (AL): https://bit.ly/3CDEUh6
FormCutter (AL): https://bit.ly/3BiZ6nW
Storm-FX / Sand and liquid simulator (AL) https://bit.ly/3NNwqu4
3d Courses:
Redshift course (AL): https://bit.ly/38DhG1r
Vray 5 course (AL): https://bit.ly/3pLjgEY
Flipped normals (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
Architectural visualization (AL): https://bit.ly/3MoO5I9 ANDVFX-10 for 10% discount
Asset creation 3dsmax (AL): https://bit.ly/2ZEgJBR
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Track: Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch:
• Bliss Of Heaven — SOMM | Free Backgro...
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/blisss-heaven
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3ds Max 2025.3 / Vray 7.0 / ForestPack 9](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B3DgNS42Rwc/mqdefault.jpg)