"To really get an idea of just how powerful this tool is, one needs only to watch recent music videos and commercials—it’s all over the place."
Animation Magazine - Todd Sheridan Perry Read more
Creative Cow - Jim Harvey Read more
Best Buy Award
"If you haven’t already got it, add Trapcode Particular 2 to your must-have list."
Digital Arts - Neil Bennett
"The best [After Effects] particle plug-in. Period...$99 upgrade price is a no brainer."
Kevin McAuliffe - Digital Media Net Read more
8.5 (out of 10)
"The key feature of Particular 2 is the depth of options. I reckon you could spend the better part of a year working inside of Particular 2 only to discover new features everyday."
Microfilmmaker - Nikc Miller Read more
"Particular is stunning. It’s beautifully put together and the creative possibilities are endless. As of now, all other third-party particle systems are redundant; if you’ve got After Effects, go out and buy this as soon as you can." (Click Read more to open PDF.)
Computer Arts - Computer Arts Staff Read more
"It’s easily the most interesting particle generator I’ve ever seen".
Studio Monthly - Jay Holben Read more
Award of Excellence
"Anyone needing to do particle effects in Adobe After Effects will find Particular to be their new favorite plug-in... A must-have for anyone using particles in their work. If gratuitous eye candy is needed, Particular can definitely handle it.”
DV - Matt Silverman Read more
"While many plug-in suites and compositing applications include particular systems, none measures up to the mighty Particular."
Digital Arts - Neil Bennett Read more
9 (out of 10)
"With silky smooth particle generation, a great preview ability, and the ability to interface with Knoll Light Factory, Particular is turning a lot of heads."
Microfilmmaker - Jeremy Hanke Read more
Tutorial: Add dust in Adobe After Effects using Trapcode Particular
Motionworks - John Dickinson Read more
Tutorial: A Poetic Film Fest Trailer with After Effects and Particular (requires a Premium Content subscription)
Studio Monthly - Pierre Michel Read more
Tutorial: Creating Animated Backgrounds
Digital Producer - Kevin McAuliffe Read more
Tutorial: Creating a Carpet of Clouds with Trapcode Particular (requires a Premium Content subscription)
Studio Monthly - Pierre Michel Read more
Tutorial: Create a Fluid Plasma Effect with Trapcode Particular (requires a Premium Content subscription)
Studio Monthly - Harry Frank Read more
Tutorial: Creating Shimmering Glitter Using Trapcode Particular
Creative Cow - Michael Park Read more
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