Maxon Red Giant | Dancer to Dust - Trapcode Particular Tutorial @MaxonRedgiant | Uploaded August 2023 | Updated October 2024, 23 hours ago.
You asked for it and you got it! One of the most popular examples of the new features in Trapcode Particular made by Roland Hartman (graphicinmotion.com/about) was the breakdancer made of particles collapsing onto the floor. Several of you requested a tutorial, so here it is! It uses many of the tools of Maxon One including Trapcode, Magic Bullet, VFX Suite, Universe, and Cinema 4D. So, let's dive into C4D and After Effects and let's get dusty dancing!

00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Getting your 3D character ready for Particular
02:05 - Setting up the motion in Trapcode Particular
04:37 - Adding your 3d model to Trapcode Particular
07:14 - Making the second dust system
09:46 - Making the dancer fall apart
11:17 - Creating a lovely reflection
15:50 - Adding the camera move
18:20 - The particle glow-up with Optical Glow
19:25 - Adding atmosphere with Trapcode Lux
21:08 - Film and lens emulation with Magic Bullet Looks
22:31 - Faking depth of field with Universe Spot Blur

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