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#Arcade type explosion

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#194855From: Victor VooOct 11, 1995 2:14 AM
Hi All, Just got a request to do an explosion, not the real life look but rather what you'd see in video arcade games. This is for a TV commercial for Power Ranger toys. All tips and tricks are welcome (and needed!). Thanks from Victor Voo.
#194867From: Jeff DobrowOct 11, 1995 6:37 AM
Victor, You could create 2-4 cartoon/illustrative 'explosion' bitmaps. Map them on concentric, offset polygons (either shaped or opacity/specular mapped) then key their motion (scaling/mat morphing to trans.) to get the timing you want. Very 2-D. J.D.
#194954From: Neil W. BlevinsOct 11, 1995 5:32 PM
See "BIG MAGIC EXPLOSION" In IPAS library, it might be exactly what you're looking for. If you're interested in the technique, send me E-mail. – Neil 102226,3566