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  Trapcode Particular // Emitter Type: Layer // Problem

  Posted by Hans Oberholz on October 28, 2013 at 7:32 pm

  hey guys,

  I am having problems with particular. I am trying to use a layer for emitter. i tried to follow tutorials and also got info directly from trapcode(https://www.trapcode-content.com/help/particular/layer_emitter.html).
  Nothing works! When i set the emitter type to layer, the particles just disappear(no matter what point in timeline). The plugin blocks me from choosing a layer for emitting the particles (See picture)

  

  Iam using the new After Effects CC. Andy Ideas? I Need help quickly!

  Thanks a lot!

  Roland R. kahlenberg replied 12 years, 11 months ago 2 Members · 5 Replies
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  Roland R. kahlenberg

  October 28, 2013 at 7:43 pm

  You’ve selected “Layer” as your Emitter Type BUT did you select the layer itself – you select a specific layer in the Layer Emitter property.

  HTH
  RoRK

  Intensive mocha & AE Training in Singapore and Other Dangerous Locations

  Imagineer Systems (mocha) Certified Instructor
  & Adobe After Effects CS6 ACE/ACI
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  Hans Oberholz

  October 28, 2013 at 7:49 pm

  Sorry i just dont get it – where do i do that?
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  Hans Oberholz

  October 28, 2013 at 7:50 pm

  shame on me – i found it! blessed are those who have a look
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  Hans Oberholz

  October 28, 2013 at 8:50 pm

  NEW PROBLEM:

  I use particular to create a 3D glow emitting from a circle shaped layer.
  I figured out how to use the layer as emitter. So far..
  I increased the particle size and the glow(using glow sphere particles) and use the circle as obscuration layer.
  two problems appear: 1. though use the obscuration layer the particle glow “penetrates” the layer
  2. In profile the particles sigficantly shine through the layer. is their a way to
  avoid that? In CC Particle World i can set the visibility to “Show only above floor”
  can i do that here as well?
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  Roland R. kahlenberg

  October 29, 2013 at 1:21 am

  [Hans Oberholz] “1. though use the obscuration layer the particle glow “penetrates” the layer”

  Use a variation of the obscuration/emitter layer that accurately obscures the particles within the required layer. Then use this layer as a matte (Track Matte) for the Particular layer.

  I’m not sure what the issue is with (2) that you described. Perhaps a few screen captures will be helpful.

  HTH
  RoRK

  Intensive mocha & AE Training in Singapore and Other Dangerous Locations

  Imagineer Systems (mocha) Certified Instructor
  & Adobe After Effects CS6 ACE/ACI

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