CGMatter
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[.blend] Laser Pointer
🕑 Added 2022-04-20 18:20:10 +0000 UTCI simplified it a bit (so that rotation is done on an object level)
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tut https://youtu.be/akacnNMPK8M
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Comments
CGMatter
oh I see - I thought you meant the laser itself was casting a shadow - I don't know if there is an option in the material settings to disable shadows (since the illumination coms from an emissive surface)
CGMatter
love the idea but don't want to intrude on Ian's tutorial that is already perfect - lots of people seem interested in reflection hmmmm
Brilliant! I wonder is it possible to make it reflect off a shiny surface? Also might I suggest a sequel to capture Star Wars fans? "I made a lightsaber in 5 minutes" but actually track it to a prop in your hand π
Ed Tannenbaum
Yes, but that turns off all the shadows. To do it right I think the beam would need to be made into a separate object to deselect only it's shadow option, but how?? ? Or maybe realize it and modify an attribute? IDK
