Spot Light Effect - Polyloop

Mr. Jeff · 2nd February 2007, 22:24

Another Question from Mr. Jeff.

But first a shout out to markbremmer who let me know that my heirarchy of my character probably wasn't right. I know I said I was going to get you a screen shot but I was able to figure it out on my own.

I do have a new question. I have a character on stage and for a few moments I am shooting him from behind, looking out at the crowd. Now, what is the best way to have glaring spot lights in the background. I need it to look as if the camera see's the spotlights that are lighting up my character.

I could use the spot light (Which I have set up) but you don't see the actual light. I could create a cylinder and make it glow? maybe?

Let me know if you have any suggestions.

Thanks

Piem · 2nd February 2007, 23:01

You might set the spotlight to face the camera, and through the "effects" tab, check (and set) a light-cone.
Some effects are only visibles when they are facing a camera.

rickei · 3rd February 2007, 06:22

se the light cone, like Piem said be sure to enable "3d Shadows". I don't knnow if that's the effect you are after. Oh BTW turn up the Ambient light for the scene to 100% if you want to see any color or texture from the object.

Mr. Jeff · 5th February 2007, 17:27

Thanks Piem and rickei! Great! I played around with this over the weekend and got the exact effect I was looking for.

2nd February 2007, 22:24	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Jeff Vertex Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14	Spot Light Effect Another Question from Mr. Jeff. But first a shout out to markbremmer who let me know that my heirarchy of my character probably wasn't right. I know I said I was going to get you a screen shot but I was able to figure it out on my own. I do have a new question. I have a character on stage and for a few moments I am shooting him from behind, looking out at the crowd. Now, what is the best way to have glaring spot lights in the background. I need it to look as if the camera see's the spotlights that are lighting up my character. I could use the spot light (Which I have set up) but you don't see the actual light. I could create a cylinder and make it glow? maybe? Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks

3rd February 2007, 06:22	#3 (permalink)
rickei Respect the Dawg! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA - Conway, South Carolina Posts: 791	se the light cone, like Piem said be sure to enable "3d Shadows". I don't knnow if that's the effect you are after. Oh BTW turn up the Ambient light for the scene to 100% if you want to see any color or texture from the object. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by rickei; 3rd February 2007 at 06:25. Reason: clarity

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2nd February 2007, 23:01	#2 (permalink)
Piem Booh! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rennes/fr Posts: 6,640	You might set the spotlight to face the camera, and through the "effects" tab, check (and set) a light-cone. Some effects are only visibles when they are facing a camera.

5th February 2007, 17:27	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Jeff Vertex Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14	Thanks Piem and rickei! Great! I played around with this over the weekend and got the exact effect I was looking for.