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johnarkensaw
02-17-2006, 12:01 AM
Hello,
I am trying to create swirling mist or fog, rising up from the ground for a nocturnal forest scene. It should look realistic, though obviously in a romanticised/supernatural sort of way.

I have tried using both fluids and particles to achieve this, but have not gotten very good results... certainly nothing like the swirling whispy effect I am looking for.

I know how to work fluids and particles, but am by no means a master at it - though I am trying to improve my skills in this area!

If anyone has any suggestions, or links to tutorials it would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Kabab
02-17-2006, 01:35 AM
It should be very easy to do this with fluids... The swirl attribute is your friend in this case
Meesto
02-17-2006, 11:16 PM
Two or three turbulence fields with differing frequencies should give some nice results if you want to work with particles. If you animate the Y phase on each you can get some nice vortices and swirls. Less is usually more - try frequencies that are part of the fibonacci series (1, 2, 3, 5, 8...).
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