Maya 2011/2012 Create Hurricane and Lava Fields Quick Effect Tutorial by Stuart Christensen

There's nothing more ominous than a brewing hurricane or a sweltering pit of lava and there's a simple way to replicate the effect using a couple of images with good alphas and a few well chosen lights. Spend a few minutes with this tutorial by Stuart Christensen and you will learn the foundation of creating a cool swirling, menacing effect. Remember, the sound effects for this graphic are almost more important than the effect itself! Again, imagination is the key to making it your own! Enjoy