I am looking at buying C3DPS over Lightwave for cost and simplification reasons. However, there are some effects I need to do and I don't know if C3DPS is capable of them.
What I need is this. I need custom particles that are a cross between fire and 'shooting stars'. They need to emit from a certain point and follow a 3d curved path to a certain point and then 'die off'. I know that the particle system can do color changes, life changes, size changes and what not......but can this program define a real path for them to 'follow' and do they have to be fire, smoke, snow or bubbles?
If it can do this, it will definitely satisfy my needs for a while.
thanks for any help you can give me.
--Joe
custom particles?
Joe,
One cannot compare COOL3D PS to Lightwave. Lightwave is professional grade 3d software as COOL3D is entry-level. As for effects with COOL3D PS, you're better off getting Wondertouch's Particle Illusion. Again, another professional program.
COOL3D PS with Madness Plugins could probably do what you want but it would require alot time and patience. When using effects in COOL3D PS, very rarely do you ever get it right the first time. Trial and error by changing values and setting keys is the only way.
One cannot compare COOL3D PS to Lightwave. Lightwave is professional grade 3d software as COOL3D is entry-level. As for effects with COOL3D PS, you're better off getting Wondertouch's Particle Illusion. Again, another professional program.
COOL3D PS with Madness Plugins could probably do what you want but it would require alot time and patience. When using effects in COOL3D PS, very rarely do you ever get it right the first time. Trial and error by changing values and setting keys is the only way.