Deathstar Cannon (Animation) by Digimon
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Just a snippet of an old animation. I was inspired by watching Star Wars, and wondered if I could create some laser cannon effects...
1) Laser beams, 2) Flash of light upon firing and 3) The cannons recoil.
I was happy with the results, the complete animation has sound too.
Hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend!
; )

Comments (35)
It's a dalek!
Aaaaaaargh.....you got me. This is brilliant. No, can't, I work every day but thankyou.
A man after my own heart! The release of the ORGINAL Star Wars on DVD is a great thing...but stay tuned for next year when the 30th Anniversary Mega Boxed set comes out...that is where I'll be spending my $$$. :)
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Fantastic! Love the afterflash and recoil and it really does remind one of Star Wars...where's R2D2? Oh, this is him in camoflage :)
I'd say you succeeded on all three counts, great Star Wars animaiton!
ZAP--ZOT---beautifully done effect and animation !! Great Stuff !
scary !! great model and effects Dude !!
Cool. !!! :)
So realistic, I have to duck when it comes around. I'm making my own sounds for it! Dig the muzzle flash.
COOOOOOOOL
Cool animation. Ah, the "science" of sci fi. Funny, it only just struck me, how and why would a laser create a recoil? Oh well, it's only a movie! I've seen tv specials about the science of Star Wars, but I don't recall them addressing that question. I really must take time some day to learn a few things about animation. Looks like fun.
Wow, this cannon just don't ever run outta ammo! lol :P
It's perfect. What else can I say? Super job!!
wowwwwwww, excellent animation and color effext!!! Good weekend and hugs ;)
Very well done Eric, looks perfect !
amazing how a snippet can be so intriguing...wow it looks complicated. Great job
Cool animation and lighting...bravo!!!:o)
Good thing I ducked! That's pretty lethal! Excellent animation!!
well, it looks like you did it Eric!! I ducked and shrained my yellow streak
Far out animation, and awesome light effects! I use to play the PC game a long long time ago! I still have it on CD!
Very neat ruby lazer FX...ahh the memories, when Star War first came out, it definitely left it's mark on me ! kool anim Cheers
Nice job! No mistaking this baby. I think Sega or Konami or someone produced a Death Star/X-wing simulation video game back in the mid-80s... I musta spent a fortune on game tokens trying to take these things out. @helix3d: the same folks (Dykstra, etc.) who figured starships should loudly swoop and bank through space, rather than following a vector course. This animation has made my trigger finger itchy, now where is that joystick! :)
wow awesome light effects here Eric,an excellent animation***************
I imagine the with-sound version to be most impressive. Sounds are essential with weaponry really. But then as this is set in space you wouldn't hear them anyway! "2001" rules! So this must be the most realistic version... Clearly this is another masterful animation I could learn a lot from :-)
A great animation especially if one is hooked on guns like me.
Dengerous animation! Super done!!!
I wish I could hear the sound effects.Wonderful animation work,Eric.Hope you had a lovely weekend,my friend.-M :^)
Nice fluid movements; realistic recoil. Well done!
I hope your spaceship is fast enough and the force is with you ...LOL... Great animation !! I want a demo of your game :) !!~BRAVO~!!