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LensFX Explosions

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#171122From: douglas drossmanMay 21, 1995 8:56 AM
Hello there. I just saw your two U/L's and they look great. I have LensFX and would like to know how you did the explosions? I know about the use of gradients but I haven't been able to figure out how to get the effects that your image shows. Please drop me a line detailing how you accomplished this. I tahnk you in advance.
#171289From: FRANK DELISEMay 22, 1995 1:35 PM
Dear doug, The explosions you saw were created with a new upgrade for lenzfx call Lumina. Lumina adds a new feature called turbulence that creates fracticle clouds to a lenzflare. Therefore being able to create nebulea's,explosions,atmospheres, and anything you can dream up. The explosion was created with many envelopes with exact timing of intesity's and sizes, now all i have to do is change the radial transparency and it becomes a whole new explosion. Instead of trying to explain how it was done, i am going to upload the exp.lzf to this forum soon. But first i must finish the mini movie for the siggraph reel that includes many of these explosions. talk to you soon Frank DeLise, 3DS Animator
#171516From: david W. mennenohMay 23, 1995 4:57 PM
Frank, PMJI, but great work! Can't wait to see your piece, hope you get it finished. DM