Chaos Group has released a service pack for its fluid simulation tool. Phoenix FD 2.1 brings new and updated features including:
- Support for Max 2014 and V-Ray 2.41
- Ocean tools – a complete toolbox to create large scale
simulations of liquids. Users can seamlessly include a simulation into
an infinite ocean, create realistic waves with a procedural texture and
vector displacement, and render the result much faster with the help of
the new mesher capabilities. Furthermore, improved particle behavior
and shading allow realistic foam creation. - Simplified interface – principal settings have been
integrated in the core to allow for a simplified workflow. - Upgraded core – the core of Phoenix FD has been updated
with the latest developments in fluid simulations. This brings improved
speed and stability in addition to a more realistic advection method. - Resimulation – Phoenix FD allows users to enhance an
already complete simulation by adding wavelet turbulence, particles,
foam and splashes. This speeds up the process as only the fine detail
can be resimulated until the desired result is achieved.
Check out some sample videos: river flowing, submarine surfacing and beer simulation.
This is a free update for all Phoenix FD 2.0 customers; the service pack is now available for download on the Chaos Group Downloads page. See the complete list of changes on Chaos Group’s website. (PDF)
It looks pretty nice !
These simulations are easily as good, if not better than what you would see in a big-budget Hollywood movie. The beer foam is especially realistic!