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# 1 13-03-2006 , 07:46 PM
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good looking shield

Hi guys can you take a look at this animation (disregard the modelling) I just want to know how to improve the look of the shield is there any tips/tricks I could use to make it look more professional looking

thanks, Callum Abele
 
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# 2 13-03-2006 , 07:55 PM
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hmmm I cant upload the animation how do I upload movie clips to the forum, anyway here is a rendered image
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# 3 13-03-2006 , 07:58 PM
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oops didnt realise how big it was, anyway after the beam fires up into the air it starts to create the spherical shield like so
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looking good! now, im just a noobie afterall, but yeah, i like!
 
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I'd make it a bit more transparent...
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Yeah Definatly give it some more transparency
 
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