It is a resource-intensive plugin; high particle counts or complex fluid simulations can significantly slow down preview and render times. It also carries a high price point as part of the Maxon Red Giant subscription model. Comparison & Alternatives
You no longer have to choose between a "birth-and-death" system (Particular) and a "living-forever" grid (Form). trapcode particular v6
Download your Trapcode Particular v6 trial from Maxon.net and prepare to be blown away by the speed of fluid. It is a resource-intensive plugin; high particle counts
The in v6 now respects particle size. Small particles bounce higher than big ones. Use the "Aux System" to make particles spawn trailing dust clouds on impact. Download your Trapcode Particular v6 trial from Maxon
v6 still includes a "Legacy Physics" mode for backwards compatibility. If you open an old project using v5, it will default to Legacy mode so your animation doesn’t break.
Previously, lighting particles in Particular required trickery with After Effects lights. v6 adds for sprite particles.
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