Tutorials on Vector Flow

In two tutorials, Paul Smith shows how curves can be used for a vector flow in Softimage, providing a wide variety of possibilities.
3D wireframe model of a dinosaur in a design software interface.

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For this, he uses the ICE Tree in Autodesk Softimage and a dinosaur model. More projects by Paul Smith at www.bustykelp.com

vector field from Paul smith on Vimeo.

Using Oriental particles:

vector field cont from Paul smith on Vimeo.