Neon Lights

Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2

This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. It's aimed at people that have some modeling experience in Maya but are having trouble with complex objects.

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# 1 29-03-2004 , 07:32 PM

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Hello one and all,

I need some help creating some neon lights (a sign) and a few neon billboards. I am used to creating lights but NOT neon (i.e. a bar beer sign) Any suggestions woudl be GREATLY appreciated.

Thank you so much!!

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# 2 29-03-2004 , 08:00 PM

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Glow on the shader should help you out.

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# 3 29-03-2004 , 08:11 PM

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Just a glow?

Is that All I need or is there a middle I am missing?

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# 4 29-03-2004 , 09:02 PM

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for a simple neon this should to it.

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# 5 29-03-2004 , 10:02 PM

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Hey, I used images from ebay...and then I traced them using the neon option under paint effects. They turn out pretty killer, I attached a picture of my bar scene for you to see how they turn out. G'luck! user added image

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