Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a professional object reveal emerging from a liquid using Phoenix FD in 3ds Max.
We’ll focus on achieving a realistic viscous or water-based simulation, where the object smoothly rises from a fluid with convincing motion, splashes, and surface details.
This effect is widely used in product reveals, logo animations, commercials, and cinematic VFX, and I’ll guide you step by step through the full process — from simulation setup to final render.
What you’ll learn in this tutorial:
Setting up Phoenix FD liquid simulations
Creating realistic viscous or water-like behavior
Making an object emerge naturally from liquid
Adjusting surface tension, viscosity, and motion
Optimizing the simulation for clean, professional results
Tips for rendering a high-quality liquid reveal in 3ds Max
🎯 This tutorial is ideal for intermediate to advanced 3D artists, motion designers, and VFX artists who want to level up their liquid simulations and create cinematic-quality reveals.
🛠️ Software used:
Autodesk 3ds Max
Phoenix FD
If you enjoy the tutorial, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more professional VFX and 3D simulation content!
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Patreon : patreon.com/fabienescudero
Purchase : fabienescudero.gumroad.com/l/liquidreveal
instagram.com/fabienesc
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a professional object reveal emerging from a liquid using Phoenix FD in 3ds Max.
We’ll focus on achieving a realistic viscous or water-based simulation, where the object smoothly rises from a fluid with convincing motion, splashes, and surface details.
This effect is widely used in product reveals, logo animations, commercials, and cinematic VFX, and I’ll guide you step by step through the full process — from simulation setup to final render.
What you’ll learn in this tutorial:
Setting up Phoenix FD liquid simulations
Creating realistic viscous or water-like behavior
Making an object emerge naturally from liquid
Adjusting surface tension, viscosity, and motion
Optimizing the simulation for clean, professional results
Tips for rendering a high-quality liquid reveal in 3ds Max
🎯 This tutorial is ideal for intermediate to advanced 3D artists, motion designers, and VFX artists who want to level up their liquid simulations and create cinematic-quality reveals.
🛠️ Software used:
Autodesk 3ds Max
Phoenix FD
If you enjoy the tutorial, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more professional VFX and 3D simulation content!
#Simulation #particles #3dsmax #vray # #3D #vfx #cgi #vfxartist #visualeffects #computergraphics #3dartist #rendering #motiongraphics #motiondesign #tutorial #art #houdini #packing #c4d #destruction #collision #liquid #reveal #phoenix
