//Things I've Learnt This Week

//MAYA
goodwebsite: creativecrash.com

_Ncloth:
+tweak global scale for large objects (default units = cm)
+its not a simulation tool, just make it look realistic

_Texturing:
+3D maps dont need mapping. easy.
+map both reflections AND refractions

_HDRI
+this is editable in photoshop! useful

_Shadows
+use raytrace, settings: 0.5, 10, 6
+Area lights: use linear decay and tweak the values

_Cut animation
+Cut Face>Options>CutFaceAuto

_OpeningFiles
+open>options>ignore version
+export as MA, open in text doc, delete words

//AE
website: videocopilot

_ObjectTrack
+track with four points and map to video file.
+Track backwards and forwards to sidestep disappearance

_AE + PS = Awesome
+can import layers

//Photoshop

_ScreenType
+Shift/F

//note to self: be disciplined about your hours.