Part 2 of 2 Blender Tutorial 2009 Star Trek Transporter Effect

Here's a down and dirty approach to emulating the Star Trek transporter effect seen in the new Star Trek movie. It's not exactly like the movie's, but it will get you started experimenting to make it look cooler. This is completely reverse engineered. This is only one solution....Live long and prosper.

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[HrafnNordhri]

OK BrokenJack, now.. I tried to add in a Suzanne model so she would fade in at about frame 11 and stay to the end like she 'beamed' in.

Needless to say, I failed. Thoughts?

[brokenjax]

@HrafnNordhri

I probably need some more info, but really it should be as simple as setting Z Transparency in your material for suzanne. Slide the A(alpha slider) to 0. Hover your mouse in the materials window and press I and then select alpha to set a key frame. Move forward in your animation by a second or 2 then slide A(alpha) slider to 1. set another keyframe the same as above.

[bxerroz]

brokenjax, great video!

I am really curious, what screen cast software did you use? (and how did you visual the keys?)

[brokenjax]

@bxerroz Sorry for the late response. Ishowuhd is what I used. It's better than snapz pro IMHO. Although now snow leopard gives you the ability to capture through QT X. If I get around to doing more of these things(I have been super busy) I will use it the built in SL QT X.

[DrBreakfastMachine]

You could also use this for the force-field effect from Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla.

[RenderManStudio]

Brilliant tutorial! Great explanations! :)

I will make a Maya version of it.

Thanks =)

[SecondSoul17]

As you see at 10:03 it says iShowU HD.

Thanks for the tut.

[swetrich]

that looks really good i might do the whole tutorial!