Paul Smith gives a quick introduction to Strands and their flexibility in Softimage ICE by looking at using Strands to create a simple Fur System.

An introduction to strands. and making a start on a simple fur system in ICE

Paul shows how Strands work and operate in Softimage ICE and provides a great explanation of why strands behave the way they do in Soft. The Strands compound in Softimage creates continuous segments from particles, and you are able to control or use any particle shape for the rendered strand which makes it ideal for things like fur.