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title: "River"
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This page provides a tutorial on creating a river simulation with Chaos Phoenix in 3ds Max.

## **Overview**

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> This is an Advanced Level tutorial. The workflow for setting up the shot, and the Phoenix settings involved in the simulation are explained in detail. However, it's recommended that you have at least basic knowleage in lighting, materials, and the Phoenix simulation.


## **Units Setup**

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## **Scene Layout**

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## **Scene Setup**

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## **Simulation Setup**

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## **Wetting** 

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## **Splash and Foam**

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## **Rendering**

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### Wetmap Setup for the River Stones

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### Water Material

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### Foam and Splash Rendering

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## **V-Ray Frame Buffer Color Corrections**

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