Fluid Dynamics Integrated into Free Particle Optical Illusion
The Particle Illusion standalone application has received a significant update, introducing a new and exciting feature called Fluid Dynamics. This feature allows users to create and control fluid-like particle animations dynamically and intuitively, without requiring advanced physics knowledge.
With Fluid Dynamics, particles can behave like fluid flows, creating more organic, natural effects such as smoke, water, and other fluid phenomena within particle systems. This opens up a world of possibilities for motion graphics and VFX artists, enabling them to create more realistic and visually complex effects.
One of the key benefits of the updated Particle Illusion standalone app is its support for 3D particles, which adds depth and spatial complexity to particle effects. Additionally, users can preview particle animations live in the stage window and interact with them easily, for example, by drawing custom paths or gestures using a stylus for intuitive control over particle behavior.
The new Particle Illusion standalone app also offers new particle blending modes and position path presets, providing more creative and efficient effect creation options. What's more, these advanced particle features are available not only within the full Boris FX Continuum suite but also in a free standalone version compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
The update also includes a comprehensive Getting Started series, featuring 25 bite-sized tutorials designed for users to learn at their own pace. The series covers everything from installing the product to using Fluid Dynamics. A replay of the live stream featuring Alan Lorence, the original creator and product manager, and John Dickinson, director of mograph, is also available for those who missed it.
For users with Continuum 2022, the new features are already accessible. The series is comprehensive and free, offering insights into high-end VFX, mograph, and titling options. The updated Particle Illusion now supports native M1, ensuring smooth performance on Apple Silicon-based Macs.
Moreover, the updated series is taught by John Dickinson and Ben Brownlee, two renowned experts in the field. There are 20 new presets available in Fluid Dynamics, providing a great starting point for users looking to jump right in.
The new "Scenes" feature allows for the creation and saving of complex animations, making it easier than ever to reuse and build upon previous work. With these updates, the potential for particle effects workflows has been vastly improved, particularly by facilitating fluid simulation that historically required specialized physics expertise.
Technology advancements in the updated Particle Illusion standalone application now enable more realistic and visually complex effects due to the introduction of Fluid Dynamics, which allows for the creation of fluid-like particle animations without the need for advanced physics knowledge.
Users can now leverage 3D particles, new particle blending modes, and position path presets in the standalone version, enhancing the options for creative and efficient effect creation.
