Pixel Joint Forum: Explosion animations

Author

Message

EyeCraft
Commander

Joined: 07 July 2005
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 425

Topic: Explosion animations
Posted: 06 September 2005 at 6:41am

I've never been too good at explosion animations, does anyone have any pointers on them?

IP Logged

Rifts
Commander

Joined: 14 April 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 355

Posted: 06 September 2005 at 7:12am

you not the only one

i always hate haveing to make em cos i
never have any idea on how, and whn i try it just looks poop. i need
help 2

IP Logged

Pixel_Outlaw
Commander

Joined: 01 September 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3829

Posted: 06 September 2005 at 7:21am

There are so many types, mushroom, globes, stars, space shooter types, which is hard for you?

I usually start big then gradually make them smaller it works best for me. If you have the final result first it is easy to make it smaller, then reverse the animation.

Edited by Pixel_Outlaw

IP Logged

Rifts
Commander

Joined: 14 April 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 355

Posted: 06 September 2005 at 7:46am

space shooter types

IP Logged

Zoomrix
Commander

Joined: 27 April 2005
Location: United States
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 342

Posted: 06 September 2005 at 6:49pm

Originally posted by Pixel_Outlaw

There are so many types, mushroom, globes, stars, space shooter types, which is hard for you?

I usually start big then gradually make them smaller it works best for me. If you have the final result first it is easy to make it smaller, then reverse the animation.

Thank you!!! You have given me one of the best tips... wonder why I never thought of that.

My Portfolio

IP Logged

EyeCraft
Commander

Joined: 07 July 2005
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 425

Posted: 07 September 2005 at 3:15am

Well this is for a verticle shooter, I suppose its like a very detailed globe...oh wow I just had an interesting idea. Make a basic ball shape and get that exploding good then adding the detail like smoke and stuff afterwards.

IP Logged

Pixel_Outlaw
Commander

Joined: 01 September 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3829

Posted: 07 September 2005 at 8:34am

Have a sphere with a ring that goes around it like the anime games...

IP Logged

Resources and Support
Pixel Joint Forum : The Lounge : Resources and Support

Author	Message
EyeCraft Commander Joined: 07 July 2005 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 425	Topic: Explosion animations Posted: 06 September 2005 at 6:41am
	I've never been too good at explosion animations, does anyone have any pointers on them?
	IP Logged

Rifts Commander Joined: 14 April 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 355	Posted: 06 September 2005 at 7:12am
	you not the only one i always hate haveing to make em cos i never have any idea on how, and whn i try it just looks poop. i need help 2

	IP Logged

Pixel_Outlaw Commander Joined: 01 September 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3829	Posted: 06 September 2005 at 7:21am
	There are so many types, mushroom, globes, stars, space shooter types, which is hard for you? I usually start big then gradually make them smaller it works best for me. If you have the final result first it is easy to make it smaller, then reverse the animation. Edited by Pixel_Outlaw
	IP Logged

Rifts Commander Joined: 14 April 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 355	Posted: 06 September 2005 at 7:46am
	space shooter types

	IP Logged

Zoomrix Commander Joined: 27 April 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 342	Posted: 06 September 2005 at 6:49pm
	*Originally posted by Pixel_Outlaw* There are so many types, mushroom, globes, stars, space shooter types, which is hard for you? I usually start big then gradually make them smaller it works best for me. If you have the final result first it is easy to make it smaller, then reverse the animation. Thank you!!! You have given me one of the best tips... wonder why I never thought of that.
	My Portfolio
	IP Logged

EyeCraft Commander Joined: 07 July 2005 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 425	Posted: 07 September 2005 at 3:15am
	Well this is for a verticle shooter, I suppose its like a very detailed globe...oh wow I just had an interesting idea. Make a basic ball shape and get that exploding good then adding the detail like smoke and stuff afterwards.
	IP Logged

Pixel_Outlaw Commander Joined: 01 September 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3829	Posted: 07 September 2005 at 8:34am
	Have a sphere with a ring that goes around it like the anime games...
	IP Logged