Changing the Shape of an Effect?

[Steve]

Is it possible to change the shape of an effect (eg.an aura) to be elliptical in shape?

In the example scene below, I’d like to put an aura (or some other suitable effect) around/over the engines of the spacecraft. A circular effect doesn’t look right so it needs to be compatible with the angle of the spacecraft.

Is that possible, and if so, what do I need to change for the effect to work?

Thanks.

= Steve

[Steve]

Sorry, I should point out that this is a screenshot of an animation, so it’s not a still image.

= Steve

[peterigz]

If you have a circular shape but want it to be elliptical then you can right click the attributes list and select Toggle Aspect, which will let you change the width and height of the shape independently. You might also be able to make use of the Ellipse type of emitter on the effects tab.

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