With the evolution of Trapcode Suite, from Red Giant Software, more and more of the in this package are becoming more of my go to effects, as the versatility of them is growing with each release. I'll be honest, I'm not sure how much better Shine, 3D Stroke, StarGlow, Lux, Tao, EchoSpace and Horizon can get, and do job at that. What's been updated Trapcode Suite 15 is Particular, Form and Mir, every update sees them pushing their boundaries farther and farther. The first thing you'll notice in Effects Controls window After Effects once the effect is applied, is the Designer. it's 3D Particle Grid generator, with the ability to import .OBJ files, and use them as the grid, to create some very stunning particle animations. It's feature update is the same as Particulars, with the Designer, Fluid Dynamics and over 150 new presets to get you rolling in the right direction... New 15 is the ability to import .OBJ files into the interface, and light and animate them quick and easy ... the the updating of the Designer and Fluid Dynamics is worth the $199 alone. your decision will be based on the updates to the Designer, and the new presets offered. For me, it's the leader the simplicity of accessing presets, and the extremely dynamic way you can get in and create particle looks and effects.
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