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February 12, 2018
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Custom Particle Generator, image/shapes?

  • February 12, 2018
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Is there any way to make a custom particle generator? I currently have a few 3-d objects in a composition that I would like to have cascade down; however, I have been unsuccessful in finding out how to achieve this. If I have to break apart my objects and use them as a skin for something, I would be happy to do that as well, but from what I have found thusfar, I have no clue if that is even an option either.

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    Correct answer I_ll_get_it_eventually

    From a quick test, it appears that my inclination to go to another program was the right call; if they were 2d objects, it wouldve been easier to stay in AE.

    However, I have now have an import question. Unfortunately, It does not appear that blender has the ability to export video with an alpha channel, so I had to export each frame separately as a PNG. Is there a method to have AE import and offset each PNG by a frame? They are numbered sequentially if such a function exists.

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    Rick GerardCommunity Expert
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    February 12, 2018

    That is not much to go on. The particle generators that come with After Effects are a little limited but you can use a small layer for a particle. CC Particle World, for example, will let you use a layer for a custom particle. You can set the Texture time to Birth so every particle will be different.

    To create a number of custom particles you will need to purchase something like Trapcode Particular or set up multiple copies of and effect like CC Particle World with each one with a different custom particle.

    Getting particles to follow a custom path will require the purchase of a 3rd party particle system.

    A detailed description of what you are trying to do would help us point you in the right direction.

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    I_ll_get_it_eventuallyAuthor
    Inspiring
    February 12, 2018

    I am trying to make it cascade some 3d weapons/gems for a trailer. I tried doing it in AE, but as I put earlier, I think i'll render the footage via blender and import it in. It is the only thing off the top of my head that I can think of without spending extra money on those plugins.

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    I_ll_get_it_eventuallyAuthor
    Inspiring
    February 12, 2018

    Does not seem like AE has any options besides particular. I think i'll try to use blender's emitter or something to do the job and import a render into AE.

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