#Particle illusion presets full

PI is вЂњcoolвЂќ and all, but most people see it that way primarily because it comes loaded with presets. I would have to agree with Mylenium on this one. IвЂ™m not saying PI is bad, but considering that itвЂ™s not really evolving and the integrated AE version, that was promised for 3 years now never seems to come, I would consider it inferior to Particular for someone using AE. Unless you can use PI presets straight from the box (which is rarely possible), itвЂ™s speed in rendering and handling of large numbers of particles do not compensate for the workflow issues. Now compare that to PIвЂ™s clunky way of having to animate size to get a fake Z-scaling effect, itвЂ™s inability to calculate DOF and correct perspective, copy&paste procedures to get over animation paths from AE and things like having to adjust the sprite images in another program, you should clearly see where itвЂ™s eating up your production time and ultimately thatвЂ™s what counts.

use other comps as emitters or custom particles.

#Particle illusion presets full

full 3D, meaning you can fly around in your particle clouds and perspective will be correct.particles can be tied to light emitters.Think of it, what could possibly be the advantages? It works inside AE - what else needs to be said? Just download the demo and use it. I was wondering if anyone here could explain to me why to use Particular instead of PI ?