CC Particle World Tutorial: Realistic Fireworks in After Effects – No Plugins Needed!

Learn how to create realistic fireworks in Adobe After Effects using only CC Particle World just using the included effects.

I decided to see how close to realistic it was possible to get using just the included effects (and I think I got pretty close). The underlying trick is based on layering effects and their order in the stack. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through building fireworks from scratch with expressions, duplicates, and smart use of CC Particle World. We’ll cover sparks, smoke trails, explosions, flashes, and even add a 3D camera fly-through. Perfect for VFX artists, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to avoid costly plugins like Trapcode Particular.

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