Can't see text after adding a particle effect

[snkgeo]

Hi there,

I am brand new to AE. I want to add some cool text to a vid. so I added the video and then i clicked text to add the text on the vid. after adding the text I wanted to add the particle system 2 effect to the text layer so i did but as soon as i did that my text disappear, i cant see it anymore. any help would be appreciated. i have added a screen shot. thnx in advnace.

[Roei Tzoref · Accepted solution]

Add the effect to a solid layer instead of on the text layer.

[Rick Gerard]

Most effects that generate something, like particle effects, completely take over the layer. You will need 3rd party particle effects to make them interact realistically with other layers.