trapcode particular ~ how to make a particle emit a folder full of photos?

[Joe Burke]

Hi

First, take all of the photos and put them into a composition all lasting 1 frame each.

Second, using either a custom Sprite or Textured Polygon. The difference is how they face the camera. A Sprite always faces the camera rather than a Textured Polygon does not always face the camera. This can be found under Particle>Particle Type. In the drop down you can choose either particle type, which ever support your desired out come.

<font face=”inherit”>Third, under Particle>Texture select your pre-comp that holds the photos (made in the first step. be sure that </font>photo comp is nested inside of your main comp but not visible)<font face=”inherit”>. Then, select the desired time </font>sampling, possibly random still frame.

If you are looking for the effect in the video, I would use a box emitter to do so and have the particles emit on the right and use wind to push then across the comp window.

If you want a fountain effect, look at a point emitter and change the directionality settings to meet your desired effect.

Hope this helps.

[Michael Szalapski]

Joe’s advice is correct except for if you’re using the latest version of Particular. In the latest version, the particle type you should choose is Sprite. Then, under Sprite Controls, choose whether they should always face the camera or not.

[Joe Burke]

Hi Michael,

Thank you for that clarification, I am not using the RGTC 16 so that is good to know.