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ShiveringCactus
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Oct 20, 2026 12:54 PM UTC
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Tutorial: linking particles to a 3d object

This tutorial came about after I was asked how to recreate the look of Defiant phasers from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.  I tried a few different approaches, before settling on using CC Particle World and a nifty feature Inherit Velocity.

After Effects Tutorial: VFX Defiant Phaser Bolts with CC Particle World

https://youtu.be/SxAad0IiJCQ 

 

 

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    Nishu Kushwaha
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    Oct 22, 2026 3:06 PM UTC

    Thanks for sharing the tutorial! The Defiant phaser effect is a fun example. Appreciate you taking the time to put this together for the community!


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    Nishu

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