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Select emit method
: select how the particles emit from the source point. You
can have them emit from a single point, from a line, or spray out in a circle. You
can also import an image to create a masked area where particles emit from.
Depending on the mask you import and how you resize it, the particles will
emit differently.
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Select particle style
: select the style of the particle object. Depending on the
property you select, the particle shape and behavior will change. Select the
style that best suits the effect you are trying to accomplish.
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Add/Delete particle
: within this section you can click on
and then
import an image to create custom particles. You can add as many custom
particles as you like, or select an existing particle and then click
to delete
it from the particle object.
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Modify parameters
: within this section you can completely customize the
properties of the particle object. Everything from the particle emit rate
(number of particles being emitted from the source point), speed of the
particles, display time (life time), size, wave (path) and rotation. Set all of the
parameters to best suit the effect you are trying to accomplish.
Adding Motion to Particle Objects
Within the particle object motion tab you can add motion to a particle object,
allowing the particle’s source to move across the screen. You can choose from a
number of predefined motions or create your own custom motion. The motion
properties of a particle object is similar to a PiP object. See "Adding Motion to PiP
Effects" on page 60 for detailed information on customizing a particle object’s
motion.
Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates
Once you are finished modifying your particle effect template you can save it to
your Particle Effects Library for future use or upload it to DirectorZone to share it
with others.
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click on
Share
to upload your custom template to DirectorZone.
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click on
Save
to save the modified template to the Particle Room.
Modifying Title Effects in the Title Designer
Using title effects allows you to add text to your video - as a title at the beginning,
an element during the main story, or as credits at the very end. Besides changing
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