One of the most popular questions we get here at RGTV, is how to use our tools to turn text into sand/dust. Peder Norrby created a great project file that has sat on trapcode.com since Trapcode Form was released, but there was never an explanation of how it worked, so…

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RGTV Ep. 21 – Creating a Text to Sand Transition

In this episode of Red Giant TV, I’ll show you how to use Trapcode Form to create the effect of text (or a logo) dissolving to sand and blowing away. You’ll also learn how to reverse the transition, so that sand forms into text.

This is actually the basis for a much, MUCH cooler tutorial I have planned, and you can see the planned next stage at the end of this tutorial.

You can watch the tutorial here.

And, of course, you can get a discount on Trapcode Form here.

Tags: Dissolve, Text To Dust, Text to Sand, Trapcode Form, Tutorial