Michael Buettner shows us how to style feathers using his plugin mbFeatherTools for Softimage. You are able to get the mbFeather Tools or find out more information from Michael’s Site.
mbFeatherTools is a production proven plugin for Autodesk Softimage which features styling, animation and simulation of bird feathers. Feel free to download the 2.0 demo which includes 3 scenes.
mbFeatherTools Tutorial 1: Styling Feathers from Michael Buettner on Vimeo.