Creating Fall Off In Maya

[southern-boy]

Hello everyone. I want to know how to create a fall off in maya. 3dx max you are able to do it so easily!! I'm trying to create a complex cell/bacteria shader, and want to know the best way!? Please Help!! I figured the best way would be to do some kind of fall off like that in max in order to create the glowing/x-ray/luminous effect. I would love any insight, suggestion, or advice. Thanks everybody!!

[phoenix_germany]

http://www.highend3d.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=226780 describes the use of the samplerInfoNode. Sometimes, a simple RampNode might do the trick also.

Or you take a look at the
denfo-ColorMicroscope 1.0 Shader

http://www.highend3d.com/maya/downloads/shaders/2425.html

Electron Microscope 2.0 Shader

http://www.highend3d.com/maya/downloads/shaders/710.html