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# 1 02-05-2012 , 12:47 PM

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hi soli guys, this maybe unusual question, does any1 know way to to a lighting element shape of any model?

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# 2 02-05-2012 , 02:06 PM

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Use a helix (create/poly primative/helix) turn on its side then extrude the ends................dave

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# 3 02-05-2012 , 03:32 PM

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hi i don quite get but as this horse pic.. imagine the brown line is lightning....

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# 4 02-05-2012 , 03:58 PM

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Maya Tutorial: Neon Sign - YouTube

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# 5 02-05-2012 , 06:07 PM

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Here is an example of what Dave was suggesting to create the actual filament. The is a poly helix primitive that has be deformed using a non-linear bend deformer to fit through the anode, cathode, and stand-offs.

You can use the neon example above to add a incandescence, color, and glow intensity to it.

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# 6 02-05-2012 , 06:56 PM

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I think he's asking how an object in any shape can emit light... We'll see.

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# 7 02-05-2012 , 07:57 PM

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Yepper, that is why I covered both bases. The filament is a shape and he can use the neon lighting tut to apply the glowing effect to it. So either way we're covered. user added image

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# 8 03-05-2012 , 01:12 AM

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oh that means if i have to a horse as that image, i have to model a horse by using cv curve tool then only do a lightning thunder shape, isn it??

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# 9 03-05-2012 , 02:40 AM

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oh doh I did not notice the horse image. Sorry.

But yes, you could use cv curves to out line the horse. Then extrude a profile along the curves to create surfaces that you can then apply materials too and turn on incandescence and glow intensity.

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