Ripping Objects a part

[Ryko]

How do I make an object to explode, rip in to peaces like in side of it a bomb would explode? I saw a video done with Lightwave in which space ship is like cut in to peaces and it goes a part. Thanks in advance:D .

[jb_gfx]

Do a search at flay.com there is a few (free) tools to create this kind of effect (CrackIt + SGExplosion, C4...)

I like to use CrackIt to cut the objects and FXBreak for the animation part.

[Ryko]

I have downloaded “Crackit” with “Distribute” and “Merge High Layers” in side. Actually this is the first time I am working with plugins and I don’t know some stuff. How do I install it in order it to be available in Light Wave? In which menu directory can I find it and at last how do I work with it? I need at least basics.

[munky]

This might help,


www.users.skynet.be/beasty/tutorials/cowexplode/exploding.html


if this doesn't link then google search for "Beasty's Homepage"

regards

Paul