Details
Get up to speed with Red Giant's Trapcode Particular 2 plugin through this series of informative and project-focused lessons. Explore emitter types and functions in-depth with motion graphics expert, Harry J. Frank. Go beyond generating your typical particle effect and learn to use Particular in new and interesting ways. After Effects project files are included so that you can follow along with the instructor.
LESSONS:
1. Quick Tips
2. Interface Overview of Emmiters and Particles
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Emitter Section
2.3 Particle Section
3. Basics of Particular
4. Basic Emitter Controls and Custom Particles
5. Box Emitters and Large Area Particle Effects
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Box Emitters
5.3 Large Area Particle Effects
6. Particle Shading
7. Background Design
8. Layer Grid Emitters
9. Aux System
9.1 Aux System: Part 1
9.2 Aux System: Part 2
10. Complex Explosions
10.1 Complex Explosions: Part 1
10.2 Complex Explosions: Part 2
11. 3D Fractal Fields
12. 3D Integration and Particle Orientation
13. Bonus Lessons
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Creating a Music to Light Effect
13.3 Creating a Crowd Scene
Approx Run Time: 6 hours, 15 minutes
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
• Mac OS X or Win XP/Vista/7
• 1152 x 864 or higher display
• Speakers
• DVD-ROM drive
• After Effects software
• RedGiant's Trapcode Particular 2 plugin