Dancer to Dust - Trapcode Particular Tutorial

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 () 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 Get all our tools here: Get the latest news and updates: Follow us for more awesome content: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: