How do I make an energy effect for a character

Hi I’m a noob to this forum, so if I posted this wrong, I’m sorry.

I have this problem on wanting to make an energy being. It’s material I want to be based off this
http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/electromagnetic-pulse.jpg

But in the form of this model I made. Sorry if I posted this wrong I’m new to the forums :eek:
There were no tutorials online I could find so I figured you guys can help me.
http://i.imgur.com/Hc6QjzU.png

Moved from “General Forums > Blender and CG Discussions” to “Support Materials and Textures” (depending on technique, the “Particles and Physics Simulations” or “Compositing and Post Production” forums may be more appropriate)