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fjalar
12-13-2007, 07:41 AM
I am trying to make this effect with PF
http://2dgf.dk/publikationer/fotos/05-11.html (http://2dgf.dk/publikationer/fotos/05-11.html)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cId1n7gus0w&feature=related


The lava(volcano) has to grow up from the ground and strech out. Some what the effect of a line of gasoline set on fire.

My setup: I have a line converted to a mesh, which is the postion object for the PF. How can I get the PF to follow/grow on the mesh?

Any ideas!!:)
pixel9
12-13-2007, 09:57 AM
Try to use a deflector movin along the line to initate the particle spawn.

I'm gonna search for a small test I made a couple of days ago... Take a short.

Found it and made some screenshots and stuff. This is only an approach towards a (semi-)realistic fire effect. Needs several improvements and additions.

--> Animation Preview (http://www.tobyatwork.de/3d-worxx/VFX/fire_on_line_grow/schiene_fire_test.mov)

http://www.tobyatwork.de/3d-worxx/VFX/fire_on_line_grow/firesettings_01.gif

http://www.tobyatwork.de/3d-worxx/VFX/fire_on_line_grow/camera01_f32.jpg http://www.tobyatwork.de/3d-worxx/VFX/fire_on_line_grow/camera01_f65.jpg
PsychoSilence
12-13-2007, 11:27 AM
neat! reminds me of allanīs second dvdīs fire :)
fjalar
12-13-2007, 12:06 PM
Thank you gawang!

I have been testing your method, but I haven't gotten it to look wright in my scene. Is it possible for you to send the scene.

I will try some more.........

regards
pixel9
12-14-2007, 07:35 AM
No problem. ;)

Here's a short rendered sequence and the 3dsmax-file attached to this post. Just click on the image.

http://www.tobyatwork.de/3d-worxx/VFX/fire_on_line_grow/fireline_test2-mov.jpg (http://www.tobyatwork.de/3d-worxx/VFX/fire_on_line_grow/fireline_test2.mov)
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