Anyone have a better fix for fire?

Landshaper · Jul 21st 2022

Indoor fireplaces are one thing. But I'm struggling to create a desirable fire texture in open space. Mostly in fire pit. Being in the landscape industry, this and fire bowls are in almost every render I do, but I have not been able to create something I'm happy with. Especially in bird's eye views.

Right now, I bring in a cutout texture, set it to self illuminating, and play with the setting a bit. At certain angle you can still see the "ghost" of the cutout and overall just doesn't look convincing. And then it really is at a loss the moment you raise the angle of the camera.

I'm attaching some quick renderings of a back patio below. Any suggestions on a better solution? TIA

Ted.Vitale · Jul 21st 2022

I find having a bunch of smaller flame elements and then scattering them along a thin path makes for a somewhat better result. Think of it almost like a grass scatter instead of a plane. It still doesnt work at every angle, but its a little better.

Landshaper · Jul 21st 2022

Thanks for the advice! Are you using these as a "face me" component? Or just setting a random rotation with the Skatter tool?

Ted.Vitale · Jul 21st 2022

I havent used the face me, but that might be worth trying!

rrender · Dec 9th 2022

I have been trying to do the same for months. I can do a fireplace flame easily, but I wanted the effect of an open flame for a firepit. I'll try this method. Thanks for asking this question Landshaper and the reaction Ted.Vitale!!

dvsone1440 · Jan 4th 2023

Quote from Landshaper

Thanks for the advice! Are you using these as a "face me" component? Or just setting a random rotation with the Skatter tool?

I would not use Face me as then they will all be facing the same direction.

Ted.Vitale · Jan 4th 2023

If you have mirrored objects and they are all visually different element and scaled differently it works. But I like your example. Very nice look.

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