Superman's power level

[Lily Adler]

So streams of fire?

 

[Boy Scout]

So streams of fire?

Basically.

 

[Godzilla2014]

I just think the lasers look cooler than the "heat wave" effect and for some reason I love when characters use beam-based abilities.



This is also one of my reasons, albeit to a lesser extent.

Personally, I think the heat wave effect emphasizes its effects on the target, rather than lines eminating from Superman's eyes, which emphasizes its power.

 

[BigThor]

I think they found a good balance.

This effect is pretty cool and I would mind if it was used in the film, but I still prefer the laser beam effect.

*shrugs*

 

[Boy Scout]

This effect is pretty cool and I would mind if it was used in the film, but I still prefer the laser beam effect.

*shrugs*

I don't think the laser beams have ever been done in a way that makes them look good. It always looks cartoon-y.

 

[elgaz]

I quite liked how they incorporated his heat vision in the trailer for DC Universe online

 

[Boy Scout]

Eh. It didn't really do anything for me.

 

[Dr.]

I don't think the laser beams have ever been done in a way that makes them look good. It always looks cartoon-y.

Even real lasers have a somewhat "cartoon-y" quality. They're just light (light amplification of stimulated emission of radiation ) and don't really suggest great destructive power. Something like the focused flame of a welder's torch looks more dangerous and impressive.

 

[elgaz]

I think ultimately the way his heat vision looks will depend on whether or not Snyder is taking a more 'realistic' approach, like Nolan did with Batman Begins.

If so, then they have to accurately convey how a focused beam of heat/light/solar power would look.

 

[Boy Scout]

Even real lasers have a somewhat "cartoon-y" quality. They're just light (light amplification of stimulated emission of radiation ) and don't really suggest great destructive power.

Well in that case, I don't want them. Literal "heat vision" or what literally looks like streams of fire coming out of his eyes work for me.

 

[Dr.]

Well in that case, I don't want them. Literal "heat vision" or what literally looks like streams of fire coming out of his eyes work for me.

Speaking nerdtastically... laser beams are physically "cool" - except where they strike a target. And this seems to correspond to the fine control that Supes has with his "heat" vision. If it was actual heat, then the area around his eyes would be like a blast furnace during emission - causing much collateral damage.

 

[echostation]

change it and use Cyclops power... where it's a FORCE BEAM of RUBY RED... and it's NOT ENERGY, it's a force beam that knocks people down... that's thew ay to go ALLAH

 

[Godzilla2014]

Even real lasers have a somewhat "cartoon-y" quality. They're just light (light amplification of stimulated emission of radiation ) and don't really suggest great destructive power. Something like the focused flame of a welder's torch looks more dangerous and impressive.

Real lasers aren't even visible.

 

[KRIM]

I think ultimately the way his heat vision looks will depend on whether or not Snyder is taking a more 'realistic' approach, like Nolan did with Batman Begins.

If so, then they have to accurately convey how a focused beam of heat/light/solar power would look.

Which would be invisible, would it not? At best we'd just see Clarke's eyes glow.

 

[Dr.]

Real lasers aren't even visible.

Most are not visible in clear air (and certainly not in a vacuum). That’s why laser demos often use mist or smoke. This helps define the beam. But some very powerful lasers can actually “light up” the atoms and molecules in air. No smoke needed.

 

[Godzilla2014]

Which would be invisible, would it not? At best we'd just see Clarke's eyes glow.

Which I think would be awesome, but I realize that not everyone agrees with me.

Most are not visible in clear air (and certainly not in a vacuum). That’s why laser demos often use mist or smoke. This helps define the beam. But some very powerful lasers can actually “light up” the atoms and molecules in air. No smoke needed.

This is true.

 

[Kalonthar]

As visually impressive as his heat vision can be, I actually very much prefer it when his eyes just glow and the object in question melts or heats up.

 

[Godzilla2014]

As visually impressive as his heat vision can be, I actually very much prefer it when his eyes just glow and the object in question melts or heats up.

Exactly!

 

[BigThor]

change it and use Cyclops power... where it's a FORCE BEAM of RUBY RED... and it's NOT ENERGY, it's a force beam that knocks people down... that's thew ay to go ALLAH

Nah, that would be absoluetly horrible.

I don't think the laser beams have ever been done in a way that makes them look good. It always looks cartoon-y.

They don't really look all that cartoon-y to me, especially in the picture of Supes using it in the DC Universe trailer.

 

[Kal-El.9859]

I'd like to see his eyes turn red while using heat vision...like in Smallville and in the comics, his eyes turn red before he uses his heat vision

 

[BigThor]

I'd like to see his eyes turn red while using heat vision...like in Smallville and in the comics, his eyes turn red before he uses his heat vision

His pupils? or his entire eyes?

 

[manofsteel4life]

I like the idea of his eyes glowing red and then whatever he's aiming at melts or crumbles.....

 

[Kal-El.9859]

His pupils? or his entire eyes?

either or...I prefer his entire eyes, but it would probably make more sense if it were just his pupils

 

[Kurosawa]

As visually impressive as his heat vision can be, I actually very much prefer it when his eyes just glow and the object in question melts or heats up.

Meh, they did that for a little while...I think it's lame.

 

[Godzilla2014]

Meh, they did that for a little while...I think it's lame.

When did they do that?