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Eraq
09-29-2010, 11:02 AM
Hi good peoples.

I just need some good inputs on how to get a solution on a little problem Im having.
Im in a need for a smart solution for following:

I would like to control a particlesystems opacity based on the angle between a giving camera and the particles velocity. My conditions are:

Less opacity when the particles-velocity point into the camera between 5, and -5 degree, full opacity at 0 degree.
Less opacity when the particles-velocity point into the camera between 175, and 185 degree, full opacity at 180 degree.


I know the basic vectormath to get the angle between the camera and the partilce-velocity, so its more how to transfer this concept into an expression. Im not that good at scripting, so if I can get some suggestions Ill be very happy.

Much apriciated.


Erik
berniebernie
09-29-2010, 11:36 AM
i did a particle expression once to emit according to facing ratio, should give you some ideas... it's probably not the best code in the world, but works


vector $pos = particleShape1.position;
vector $velo = particleShape1.velocity;
vector $camTr = getAttr("camera1.translate");
vector $part = $camTr-$pos;
$angle = (rad_to_deg(angle($velo,$camTr))-90)/90;
$facingratio = (1-abs($angle));
//particleShape1.radiusPP = (1-abs($angle))/2;
if($facingratio <.8){
particleShape1.lifespanPP = 0;
}else{
particleShape1.lifespanPP = 1;
}
Eraq
09-29-2010, 11:58 AM
Hi Matthieu.

Thanks for your input. I can definitely use this script in my development.

You rock :-)


Erik
Eraq
09-29-2010, 12:08 PM
vector $pos = particleShape1.position;
vector $velo = particleShape1.velocity;
vector $camTr = getAttr("camera1.translate");
vector $part = $camTr-$pos;
$angle = (rad_to_deg(angle($velo,$part))-90)/90;
$facingratio = (1-abs($angle));
//particleShape1.radiusPP = (1-abs($angle))/2;
if($facingratio <.8){
particleShape1.lifespanPP = 0;
}else{
particleShape1.lifespanPP = 1;
}


I just edited the code, so that $angel is between $velo and $part rather that $velo and $camTr

Isnt that correct??


Erik
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