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Adding Particle Effects
Modifying Particle Object Properties
Click on the particle object Properties tab to change the properties of the selected
particle object. On this tab, you can do the following:
Select Emit Method
Select Particle Style
Add/Delete Particles
Modify Parameters
Enable 3D Depth
Add Color Keyframe
Apply Fades
Select Emit Method
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Emit Method option
to 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.
Select the Mask option, and then select a mask from the list (or click to
import a custom mask image) to create a masked area where particles emit from.
Depending on the mask you select/import and how you resize it, the particles will
emit differently.
Select Particle Style
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Particle Style option
to select the style of the emitting particle object. Depending on the property you
select, the particle shape and behavior changes. Select the style that best suits the
effect you are trying to accomplish.
Add/Delete Particles
Particle objects can consist of one or more particles, or small customizable images.
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Add/Delete Particles