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Finis · Post by **Finis** » 22 Nov 2009, 21:50

How did you make the window parts so that they fit together?

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 22 Nov 2009, 22:40

It's very simple. Here is an example to model Figure 3.
1 - duplicate A and the cylinder. subtract the cylinder to A. Intersect A and the cylinder.
2 - duplicate A and B. create an other cylinder (or what you want). Duplicate the cylinder (you need 4 cylinder this time). Repeat the step 1 between A and the new cylinder and between B and the new cylinder.
3 - The result: the 4 parts fit togheter. You can repeat this until you have all the parts you need. Remember to duplicate the objects you use before do the bolean operation.
It seem complex but it is very simple with a little practice.
everything I do is always very simple.

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 25 Nov 2009, 18:23

To destroy the windows by starting at the center I use two sphere. The first do the impact. I also put a wall behind the window to prevent debris from returning into the building.

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 25 Nov 2009, 18:26

The big sphere continue the movment to create the illusion the glass inflates before break. Some pieces of glass in the corners of the window are not affected by the sphere

v3rd3 · Post by **v3rd3** » 25 Nov 2009, 19:50

Marvelous Marcel..... wow... almost a T-Shirt logo in the making....

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 25 Nov 2009, 20:43

thank v3rd3.
To hold the pieces of glass near the edges of the window, the glass is sandwiched between two frames with a small space so they can move slightly but not separate from the frame.
soon, animation accentuate the effect with motion blur. Then I'd do a few micro debris and a flash with post process. The sound will be fun to do.

LeonRegis · Post by **LeonRegis** » 25 Nov 2009, 20:57

Am I already said that you are a master?

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 25 Nov 2009, 21:09

i don't think so.

the best leg length is when the feet touch the ground. That's my philosophy.
My next effect for the animation will make the water that flows between objects. Yes, we can do this with TrueSpace modelside!

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 26 Nov 2009, 17:50

The animation of broken glass with sound. the little fragments are created by post process. I think to do several scenes like this and each scene will be faster than the previous.

Breech Block · Post by **Breech Block** » 11 Feb 2010, 04:57

I have really enjoyed following this thread and seeing your amazing tornado in action, something that has been on my own To Do list ever since seeing Twister starring Bill Paxman and Helen Hunt. So this has ben a fantastic inspiration for me. Are there any updates for this great thread?

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 11 Feb 2010, 12:44

Breech Block wrote:I have really enjoyed following this thread and seeing your amazing tornado in action, something that has been on my own To Do list ever since seeing Twister starring Bill Paxman and Helen Hunt. So this has ben a fantastic inspiration for me. Are there any updates for this great thread?

Yes i continue when i have time to do. I worked on the "electric storm", not a real twister but a kind of vortex created by the terminal. the part 4 is to show the destruction of Skytown to retrieve all the debris and to continue to build centibots. I hope to finish this part soon. There will be a part 5 to show the new world that is growing in the sky with a final surprise inspired by continental drift. When all the scenes are made, I could work on the final cut with a little music. What power this thread for a few more months.
Here is some view of the vortex above the storm controlled by the centibots. It is a simple object with animated meshes and twirl textures. As you can see, all that i do is very simple.

LeonRegis · Post by **LeonRegis** » 11 Feb 2010, 12:47

Seems like shots from a new super production in Hollywood!

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 11 Feb 2010, 17:58

Thank leon but surely it is cheaper.

Here is some update of the electric storm, the terminal and the destroy of skytown. I want an an atmosphere more oppressive:

DanX · Post by **DanX** » 11 Feb 2010, 23:19

Wow Marcel

I wish I had more time to browse this forum so I could keep up with projects like this. I must say that you are an incredible talent. Very impressive.

marcel · Post by **marcel** » 29 Mar 2010, 08:39

B.O.T.4 is finished! I think it is the last "dark" part. Next part will have more flowers.

This is where everything begins and will end:

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