FumeFX for 3ds max - Flexible Node-based Particle-Based VFX

Ocean

Introduced in FumeFX 7, NodeWorks Ocean delivers powerful spectrum-based procedural wave generation to 3ds max artists, with support for dynamic bubbles, foam, and spray particle. It features a dedicated Ocean Dynamics node that simulates object interaction—producing realistic wakes and impact-driven foam while enabling floating objects to respond naturally to the ocean surface. Ocean Spectrum is accelerated by CUDA GPU technology and seamlessly integrated with PhysX rigid body simulation, it delivers real-time performance and substantial time savings throughout production.

Spectral Ocean Waves

NodeWorks Ocean generates GPU accelerated realistic, procedural ocean waves using spectrum models and without noticeable tiling. Multiple spectrum nodes can be layered and blended with Perlin noise masks to create localized variations—from calm waters to stormy seas directly within 3ds Max.

Combine Ocean spectrums to generate unique wav.

Layered Spectrums

NodeWorks Ocean lets you layer unlimited Ocean Spectrum nodes within a single simulation, giving you precise control over wave shape and behavior. Spectra can be blended using Perlin noise, ideal for masking high-frequency detail where local wind adds small disturbances over broader wave patterns.

FumeFX ocean foam and bubbles simulation in 3ds max.

Foam, Bubbles and Spray

Foam, bubbles and spray particles are generated from spectral wave motion, adding realism and fine detail to the ocean surface. These particles react naturally to wave velocity and surface interaction, capturing the dynamic complexity of real-world oceans. They can be rendered as Arnold points, with full NodeWorks support for Arnold User Data such as particle age, velocity, and more.

Boat Wakes

Generate realistic boat wakes that produce foam and bubble particles based on wake strength. Bubbles naturally rise toward the ocean surface, where they gradually transform into foam. The simulation also supports the creation of foam cellular patterns, adding an extra layer of realism to your scenes.

Ocean Dynamics

Simulate dynamic boat wakes, raindrop ripples, and other localized surface disturbances. Featuring two-way coupling, where objects influence the ocean surface and receive buoyant forces in return. Use NodeWorks PhysX for rigid body collisions, or Fibers to simulate ropes, chains, and anchors with realistic tension and attachment behavior.

Create burning oil spill on the sea surface.

Float Particles

Place any particle group on the Ocean surface and have it follow the dynamic motion of the waves. Transform these floating particles into detailed ISurf meshes, which can be used directly as fully dynamic fire and smoke sources for FumeFX.

Rain Ripples

Use particles to generate realistic rain ripples on the Ocean surface. The effect simulates in real time with memory caching support, allowing instant playback. This feature adds fine-detail surface interaction without the heavy cost of full fluid simulation.

Fibers

NodeWorks Fibers simulation integrates seamlessly with Ocean Dynamics, allowing buoyant forces to interact naturally with fiber constraints. This enables realistic simulation of ropes, chains, and tethered objects responding to wave motion.

Pricing

^$365 1 year subscription

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^$595 2 year subscription

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^$95 1 year subscription

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Licensing

What happens when my subscription expires

Make sure to extend your subscription on time as we are not automatically charge credit cards to extend subscription.
Once your FumeFX 7 subscription expires you will be able to load and render caches but you cannot run simulation, acess or change any parameter inside the user interface. The same rules apply for FumeFX and NodeWorks while ISurf requires license for rendering.

What will happen to my perpetual FumeFX 5 license when i buy FumeFX 7 subscription

Your FumeFX 5 perpetual license will be valid regardless of FumeFX 7 subscription and may continue to use it. However, FumeFX 5 is an obsolete version now and will not be updated.

Do you offer educational license

We do offer educational license at $95 for one year subscription. It is available for high school or colledge students, staff members, schools and other educational or non-profit organisations. Contact us if you wish to order educational license. Volume discounts are available.