Why is the list so quiet ? Don't think I have ever seen it like this.........
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Sellars" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:30 AM Subject: Snowball simulation > Hi all, > > I am struggling to produce a snowball simulation. > > The effect I am trying to achieve, is of a lump of softly compressed snow, > which is thrown into the air. As it flies, it should leave a trail behind it > of snow particles. > > The ideal scenario: > > A large cluster of particles which start with the same velocity. (Achieved) > An environment which simulates air resistance and gravity. (Achieved using > fluid dynamics and gravity tools) > A simulation which causes random particles or particle groups to break away > from the main structure and effectively lose some mass, causing them to > deccelerate ( Cannot find tools to create this - I assume this may need some > code - not my speciality) > Eventual break up of main particle structure with loss of mass, causing > decceleration. > > > Alternative scenario: > > Textured object group to simulate snowball (Achievable) > Hidden object emmiting particles behind it (Achieved) > An environment which simulates air resistance and gravity. (Achieved using > fluid dynamics and gravity tools) > > Problem with this solution is that its not as convincing, and the path of > the particles seem permanantly linked to the emmitter, so if the emitter > changes direction under the influence of velocity and gravity, the particles > move with the emitter. If the emmitter follows an actual parabolic path, the > particles start to pitch upward as the emitter rotates and falls. > > If anyone needs to see sample files - let me know where I can send them (2 > or 3 files around 1.5Mb each) > > Any help, much appreciated. > > Regards, > > Chris Sellars > Morsel Animation > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.13/1827 - Release Date: 03/12/2008 17:41 > >
