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along its local Z axis only. You can then model logs, embers, and rocks
around the base of the apparatus.
4 Open the Modify panel of the Sphere Gizmo. On the Atmosphere rollout,
click Add and choose Fire from the Add Atmosphere dialog.
5 Highlight Fire in the Atmospheres list under the Atmospheres & Effects
rollout. Click Setup.
6 Set the following parameters under Shape and Characteristics:
■ Flame Type=Tendril
■ Stretch=0.8
■ Flame Size=18.0
■ Flame Density=30.0
7 Turn on Auto Key and advance to the end of the animation.
8 Set the following parameters under Motion:
■ Phase=300.0
■ Drift=200.0
The Fire effect doesn’t cast any light in the scene. If you want to simulate
illumination from the fire effect, you must create lights as well.
Example model with fire
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