If the mathematics behind the effect is understood, then any program with plugin system should be able to replicate the FX.
The point is... deriving that math model is no easy task...
Form what info I can gather, it looks like TrapCode effects actually utilize Physics Engine that's tailored towards Fluid dynamics.
That's why typical 2D/2.5D/3D soft cannot really fully replicate the effect (tends to looks too stiff or regular)
More samples on the Trapcode particular:
http://www.flashbackj.com/trapcode/particular/
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The closest that I can do with AviUtl(Extra Pack 1.8) without external artwork
The S and O are two separate objects, The "rods" is obviously another one(actually the letter "I")
Project file: see the attached ZIP fileStopping development until someone save me from poverty or get me out of Hong Kong...
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Anyone want inspiration?
This one is a few years old but still one of the best. It's on another level for ink/particle effects. Beautiful and polished. Not a 1 trick pony
Awards:
* Red Dot Awards 2011 - Best of the Best
* German Design Award 2012 - nominated
* VDW Award 2010 - Best Animation
* Spikes Asia 2010 - Gold for Best Use of Computer Graphics / Special Effects
* Adfest 2010 - Silver for Best Visual Effects
* New York Festivals - Television & Film Awards - Gold World Medal 2010
* Chinese Element International Creative Award 2010 - Grand Medal
* China International Advertising "Great Wall" Festival 2010 - Silver Trophy
* Longxi Awards 2010 - Bronze for Best Post Production
* Promax | BDA Asia Award 2009 - Gold for Best Animation
* Promax | BDA Asia Award 2009 - Gold for Best Out of House Station Image Promo
* China Advertising Festival - Gold for Best Advertising of 2009
* China Advertising Festival - Gold for Best Public Advertising of 2009
* Shooting Award - Gold for Best Advertising of 2009
* Shooting Award - Silver for Best Sound Design -
Hmmm...kind of depressing overall. And too busy. Yeah, I guess it was a lot of work though. Meh, I give 2 stars.
Chinese art usually has a "sadness" component, like an Erhu in the background, and I think it comes from their deep personal losses during the cultural revolution.
Notice how the artist tries to show the "bright side" of the new era, to show support for the Party, but the backdrop reveals the suffering of the masses.
That's how I interpreted it.Last edited by budwzr; 3rd Oct 2014 at 18:27.
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Yeah, that one is pretty darn good..............
Got my retirement plans all set. Looks like I only have to work another 5 years after I die........ -
Keep in mind that was 4-5 years ago, it was just stellar at the time.
There are a lot of newer plugins (for 3d software) that can do similar particle effects a lot easier now . Even Trapcode Form (Particular's sister plugin) has .obj sequence functionality now, so you can take an obj sequence and use it in Form in After Effects -
Anyone try any of these open source particle engines / physics sims?
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sparkengine/
http://sourceforge.net/projects/fireblade/
http://sourceforge.net/projects/jops/
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Toothache is no fun. And they always happen on Sunday when there's no dentist around.
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Made an appointment on Tuesday afternoon... luckily it doesn't really hurt unless solid object gets to specific position...
On the other hand, the political struggle here is getting worse(I guess HK's news should already being reported worldwide by now)... keep monitoring the situation late at night and tweeting the situation to the world.... very sleepy....zzzz
I'm not in shape to do anything serious(programming) now, so keep posting new discovery and I'll try to get back after a weekStopping development until someone save me from poverty or get me out of Hong Kong...
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