本视频教程是由Lynda机构出品的Trapcode Particular插件特别训练教程，时长：4小时37分，大小：1.14 GB，教程使用软件：After Effects CS5.5, CS6, Particular 2，作者：Chad Perkins，官方发布日期：2012年9月27日，语言：英语。。

Trapcode Particular 是Adobe After Effects的一个3d粒子系统，它可以产生各种各样的自然效果，像烟、火、闪光。也可以产生有机的和高科技风格的图形效果，它对于运动的图形设计是非常有用的。

Trapcode公司是很有名的视频软件公司，开发了Shine、SoundKeys、Lux、3Dstroke、StarGlow、Particular整套插件这里学习Trapcode Particular粒子插件（ 3d粒子系统）。

Lynda.com Trapcode Particular Essential Training

In this course, veteran author and animator Chad Perkins explores Trapcode Particular, an industry-standard Adobe After Effects plugin for generating particle effects. After exploring the menu structure, basic operations, and some key tips and tricks, the course tackles a series of short projects that represent the kinds of design and animation tasks that motion graphics or VFX artists can create, such as camera flashes, smoke, sparks, or even a flock of birds.

详细章节内容:

Topics include:

Understanding the Particular paradigm

Working with different emitter types

Understanding the curve-drawing interface

Animating the emitter’s position

Adjusting the particles’ life span

Using custom particles

Using Particular’s auxiliary particles

Integrating the After Effects lights and cameras

Using a motion path

Working with gravity and wind

Using movies as particles