Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2
This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. It's aimed at people that have some modeling experience in Maya but are having trouble with complex objects.
# 1 16-09-2006 , 07:44 PM
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Laser/lightening effect

I'm extremely new to particles, and would like to create a live laser effect running constant between two objects. How would I go about this, I'm happy to tweak this to my liking so just a quick insight would be brill.

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# 2 16-09-2006 , 08:48 PM
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There are a few approaches to this, but for me the easiest way would be to:

Create a Straight Line using EP or CV Curve Tool
Apply a Paint Effects Neon onto it
Animate it the way you want

The longest part of this would be the animation.


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# 3 17-09-2006 , 04:10 PM
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emmm just use a cylinder with a "laser" shader attached to it user added image

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# 4 17-09-2006 , 04:20 PM
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I used the lightening effect and just adjusted the settings, got pretty much the effect i was after. Cheers for the suggestions


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