Electromagnetic Radiation effect

Hi guys,

On a mission here to create an - electromagnetic Wave OR radiation effect/ visual which can be can be placed anywhere in 3D space.


Some examples of what the most common visual for EMW and what I want to achieve.
I would like to mimic the same shape but also add more detail to so it is not so text book style looking.

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I am thinking there are a few ways around doing this but personally am a bit rusty in VFX and need pointing in the right direction.

1) an emitter in 3D space with the correct shapes )
2) 3D objects shapes continuously streaming directionally (in after FX or other 3D program)
3) 2d spites with video playing inside as it streams along the path

Here is a video which showcases some well done effects











Thanks so much!

Not since the days of Visual effect creation lol, but serious, any takers on this?

You might try messing around with the 3d Stroke effect from Red Giant's Trapcode Suite. I'd bet you could get some cool results from that.

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