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brijeshA

how create this render in maya

leilei

well, adding four anamorphic lens flares is one of the steps for sure.

achmedthesnake

the new start trek 2?

seriously though - break it down:
-mostly all hard-surface inorganic modelling
-at least 3-4 shaders/textures (external metal, inner glass, inner purple glass & illuminated texture)
-render in your choice of app (mental ray/ vray)
-lens flare post in photoshop