Maya for 3D Printing - Rapid Prototyping
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13-06-2012
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Reflect laser beams
I am trying to create a laser beam effect that mimics a real world laser projector. There is a beam and two mirrors, for x and y control. By tilting the mirrors the beam can be used to draw pictures.
My first problem is I am using a narrow spotlight for the beam. It kinda works but a straight beam would be WAY better. I am going to try experimenting with passing the spotlight through a lens to straighten it.
My next problem is I can't get any reflections to show up in the fog or to illuminate other objects.
Any suggestions/ideas would be very helpful at this stage. I will post some renderings once I get a little further into this project.
Thanks,
Alex
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13-06-2012
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