In this test, I experimented with 10 different water simulation variations in Phoenix FD, adjusting key parameters such as Wind Speed, Velocity Coherence, and Wave Crest. These parameters significantly impact how the waves form and behave, ranging from calm ripples to aggressive stormy oceans.
This study serves as a useful reference for FX artists, 3D animators, and VFX professionals, helping them understand how minor changes in simulation settings can drastically alter the final result.
Tested Parameters
✅ Wind Speed – Controls the speed of wind affecting the water surface.
✅ Velocity Coherence – Determines how uniform or chaotic the wave movement is.
✅ Wave Crest – Defines the shape and sharpness of the wave peaks.
Why This Test is Important?
By adjusting these key parameters in Phoenix FD, artists can fine-tune their water simulations to match different ocean conditions, from calm to stormy. Understanding how these variables work together allows for more realistic and physically accurate water animations in CGI and VFX.