

Create seamless looping fractal-based backgrounds.Mir 2 adds the ability to spiralize the mesh, deforming the surface with spiral rotations.The complete list of new features and enhancements in Trapcode Mir 2 include: Create seamless looping fractal-based backgrounds, add a second-pass wireframe to create grid overlays on terrains and other surfaces, and choose between quad or triangle-based polygons for a surface. Particular 2.5 can render up to 30 million particles (previously 20 million), offering more power, flexibility and particle awesomeness than ever before.Īlso getting a major upgrade, Trapcode Mir 2 adds a number of new ways to create and customize dynamic 3D surfaces, such as the ability to spiralize the mesh or deform the surface with spiral rotations.Create procedurally generated square and circle shaped particles with two new Particle types.Quickly turn spheres into ovals, squares into rectangles and much more. With the new Aspect Ratio Control, users can change the aspect ratio of particles, enabling them to stretch or compress the shape or Sprite image.The new explode behavior automates the process of creating explosion effects by removing the need to set keyframes.Draw from scratch, or start with presets and adjust. The new graphing system lets users draw curves and adjust points easily. New “Over Life” Graphs provide more control over the size and opacity of particles over life.New Sprite Library: Particular 2.5 includes more than 100 still and animated Sprite images, easily loaded through the new Effects Builder.130+ New Presets: Particular 2.5 includes more than 130 new Effects Builder presets, meaning over 180 fully customizable presets for creating flames, spaceflight, fireworks, explosions, smoke and more.The Effects Builder gives instant visual feedback, making the building and previewing of effects an intuitive and creative experience. Add adjustable blocks with preset behaviors and styles or add complete, customizable particle effects instantly. Brand new Effects Builder for visually creating particle effects.The complete list of new features and enhancements in Trapcode Particular 2.5: “The interactive preview is very useful for getting a sense of how Particles react when the emitter is moved, while the new presets and Sprite gallery provide so many creative options.” “ The new Particular 2.5 Effects Builder will help demystify the plug-in and provide an easy way to create complex effects,” states Norrby. Easily create flames, spaceflight, fireworks, explosions, smoke and more with tools to customize details. All whilst maintaining the same AE user interface that users have become accustomed too. In addition to the library of Sprites, users can choose from more than 130 new presets to help kick off any project. Particular’s new Effects Builder lets artists drag and drop blocks of particle behaviors and styles, and includes a built-in instant preview window for immediate feedback. “I feel proud of what we have accomplished with this release, and I can’t wait to see all the hard work pay off in terms of users creating new cool stuff with these tools.” “I’m very excited about this release, and I’m especially thrilled to see what all the amazing Trapcode users will create with the new Trapcode Tao plug-in,” says Peder Norrby, creator of Red Giant’s Trapcode Suite. With Trapcode Tao, we’re bringing the ability to generate amazing, procedurally-generated 3D ribbons and geometric shapes to After Effects, something every motion graphics artist will discover they can’t live without.” For the first time ever, particle systems can be built visually, light rays can react to the 3D camera, and 3D surfaces and wireframes can be looped for dynamic motion graphics. “We’re proud of how passionate our customers are about tools like Particular, Mir and Shine, and we are thrilled to bring users new and more creative ways to use them in their work. “Trapcode plug-ins are a standard in post houses across the world, and are voted the most essential tools for After Effects users every year,” comments Aharon Rabinowitz, Red Giant’s head of marketing. Particular 2.5 now includes a drag & drop effects builder with 130 new presets. Red Giant has released a new version of it’s popular suite of video editing tools, Trapcode Suite 13.Īlong with updates to the usual tools, such as Particular and Shine, the latest version brings Tao to the table a tool that allows users to generate 3D geometries using built-in auto paths, mask shapes and the motion from 3D lights.
