Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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- Maya VFX Series: Fire Effect using Bifröst Aero youtu.be/8SoHV_33K7A
- Maya VFX Series: Introduction to Bifröst Aeroyoutu.be/V7Ip5Ofw_BY

Influence nodes modify the motion of your simulation. They include effects like wind and turbulence. In this tutorial, we explore how to apply them to your Graph and what are tips to be mindful of to direct your simulation in a few easy steps.
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Bookmarks:
00:00 Let's Get Started
00:41 Scene Prep
01:57 Building the Graph
07:46 Turbulence Influence
13:09 Dissipation Influence
16:52 Buoyancy Influence
19:31 Wind Influence
22:45 Drag Influence
25:14 Radial Influence
31:12 Attract Influence


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