Boris FX releases Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5
The new Particle Illusion features in Continuum 2024.5, also now available in Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5, the standalone edition of Boris FX’s particle generation software.
Boris FX has released Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5, the latest version of the particle generation tool for motion graphics and visual effects work.
The update adds a new set of user-cutomizable Position Path Presets, new options for managing motion paths for particles, and support for particle blending modes.
Create complex 3D particle effects using a node-based workflow
Part of Boris FX’s Continuum effects plugins for compositing and video editing software, Particle Illusion is a GPU-accelerated particle generator for motion graphics and VFX.
It lets users create 3D particle effects using a node-based workflow to combine emitters, forces and deflector objects, with the option to apply fluid dynamics, or generate particle trails.
In 2020, Boris FX released a free feature-limited standalone edition of the software, which was superseded by the paid-for Pro edition earlier this year.
Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5: Position Path Presets and particle blending modes
Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5 makes the features added in Continuum 2024.5 last month available in the standalone edition of the software.
They include a new set of preset Postion Paths for particle emitters, which users can customize by translating, scaling or rotating the path.
It is also possible to scale or equalize the timing of animated parameters along a path; and swap in a new emitter without losing the existing position animation.
The software also now supports blending modes for particles, as shown in the video above. The modes include Screen, Multiply, Overlay, Soft Light and Difference.
There are also smaller feature and workflow improvements, listed in the release notes.
Pricing and system requirements
Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5 is compatible with Windows 10+ and macOS 10.15+. The software is available rental-only. Subscriptions cost $25/month or $195/year.
Read a full list of features in Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5
Read more about Particle Illusion Pro on Boris FX’s website
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