Sun Rays.

[asciipig]

Hi all.

First I would like to say hello to you all. I'm new to the world of compositing and haven't posted on 2D before.

I am looking at Combustion to composite a short which has roughly three months left of 3D work left on it. It involves a lot of shots from underneath leaves, and I really would like to achieve the 'sun-rays' effect seen on so many films where the rays are blocked by the leaves, stalks, creatures etc (Walking with Dinosaurs). I'm not looking for answers on how to achieve this affect (although that would be nice), but I would like to know if it is possible in Combustion. I have e-mailed Discreet but they haven't replied so far.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Best.

Larky.

[asciipig]

Well, it is possible. I have achieved the result I was after. Not that any of you appear to be interested! I might as well talk to myself. Thanks Larky for helping myself out!

[richwalt670]

Larky,

I am interested how you did it. Please tell all....

Thanks

[bueller]

Larky, I'm also interested. The combustion forum is relatively new, there isn't as much traffic here as on some of the other sections of this site.

[ryan3d]

please post a pic or sum info on how you got wha you wanted....

[tianlong]

where are you Larky???!?!?! Are you okay? did you get an abducted?

[ohmboy]

larky hates us now that we ignored him and he had to figure it out on his own. we love you larky! tell us about your experience with combustion!!

[vintersorg]

Hello...

Well, there is a very nice and easy tutorial to teach anyone how to create "Rays of Sunshine" using the basics of Combustion over at the www.creativecow.net website. link: >

http://www.creativecow.net/articles/abdel-...rays/index.html

Of course, if you are doing this effect A LOT, you can consider buying the special plug-in called SHINE by Trapcode... It is nice and will speed up your workflow, as well as provide more controls...
You can download a free DEMO version at .. Link >

http://www.trapcode.com

have a Great Weekend !

Jack