re: Bacteria

[Chris Smith]

I did bacteria like effects once. I used Maya but the same applies to any other 3D program. I created a bunch of randomly placed particles. Wrote a simple expression that made them move each with their own noise function. Then for the render assigned an instance of simple blob like geometry to them. Then lastly used Blobby Particles (Also called “Metaballs” in other apps) to make them fuse together when they got close to each other. Then lastly create a shader that gives the look you want. Here’s where you can make it look like electron microscope or just “realistic” as if the camera was down in their world. It looks quite creepy in the end.

Chris Smith
https://www.sugarfilmproduction.com

[Royston]

Thanks for the replies. I did a search on BBC motion gallery for micro shots…maybe it will help you with a reference to what I’m trying to achieve. It’s the blue clip.

Royston Michaels

[Royston]

Sorry didn’t specify which blue clip…it’s the second clip next to the red one.
Thanks

Royston Michaels

[Royston]

Hi Dave

here is the link
https://www.bbcmotiongallery.com/Customer/SearchResults.aspx?searchText=micro+shots&type=Simple

It’s clip 2896-2

Hope this helps.

Royston Michaels