Note: Some pages are image-heavy.

QuickTime3 is required to view movies in this tutorial.

DEM Tutorial

by Michael 'renato!' Sigmon, principal, 30fps.

This tutorial doesn't cover all of Bryce 4's new features; but it will give you a taste of what's new and cool with this release.

If you are new to Bryce, this tutorial is a quick introduction to what's in Bryce 4.

If you're an experienced Brycer, skip over the "Interface Guide" paragraphs.

Overview

In this tutorial, you will create an animated fly-through of the Grand Canyon. What's more, you'll create your own grand canyon sunset and moonrise!

You'll learn about these new features of Bryce 4:

• expanded Terrain Import and Export capabilities
• greater control of the atmosphere and the heavens in Sky Lab
• the ability to generate Preview Animations

[Step 1] [Step 2+3] [Step 4.1] [Step 4.2] [Step 5] [Wrap up]

Michael 'renato!' Sigmon is the mastermind of 30fps, a video and digital design studio which provides concept-to-completion production and design services for broadcast, agency, and corporate clients throughout the world. Renato! contemplates (and renders) little fluffy clouds at his studio in the Phoenix foothills.
Contact: video@30fps.com.