Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 553)

Chapter 14 Particles 553
7 Apply a filter to the emitter.
In this example, adding the Crystallize filter creates an even more abstract effect. You might also
consider adjusting the color gradient, or applying color correction to make the background fit
more appropriately with your foreground elements.
8 Adjust the Color Range opacity gradient so the particles fade in and out rather than popping
into and out of existence.
Tip: You can use the Make Clone Layer command to clone an emitter and then use the Retiming
controls or Retiming behaviors to create unique animations. For example, you can create a
starburst that explodes outward, then retracts, then explodes, and so on. For more information
on cloning, see
Make clone layers on page 226.
Example 2: Create animated pixie dust
The first task in this example shows you how to create a particle system that uses two different
cells to generate a streak of particles that trails behind another animated layer. Using two cells
adds more variation to a particle system than can be achieved with a single cell.
The second task shows how to convert the streaking particles into a 3D particle system.
Create a two-cell particle system that leaves a trail
1 Drag the first image file into the Canvas.
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