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Organic particles and Cell Shading with Particular

46min

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Recorded on 04 July 2011

Learn to make an animation with an organic look close to the Cell-Shading with Particular 2.

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In this After Effects video tutorial devoted to Trapcode Particular 2, we will learn how to make an animation with an organic look close to the Cell-Shading (cartoon effect).

  • Creating a particle rig using expressions and a null object
  • Implementation of random emission parameters (no keyframes used)
  • Use of auxiliary particles on Particular, with the new options in version 2
  • Establishment of a light setup and adjustment of shading on ??the particles
  • Color Grading and Cell-Shading effect through a succession of standard effects
  • Improving the quality of the image generated, with downsize
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I am the Founder of Mattrunks.
I work as Creative Director and Motion Designer in my studio. I also create video tutorials to share my passion of motion.

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