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Manta
04-26-2003, 08:11 AM
Is it possible in A:M?

Thanks in advance.

no0ne
04-26-2003, 10:41 AM
you may try to render in layers
with one render particles only
& then merge the frame you like
with your other layer(s)
in your favorite compositing proggy

hope this helps

since there could be problems with this method when
- your frozen particles shall still move within the project
- they are partially transparent & your background changes overtime
- they have to throw shadows...

although most of these would be no problem for an advanced comp-proggy, i guess

pdaley
04-26-2003, 04:24 PM
Which particle system are you thinking of and what effect are yout trying to achieve?

Manta
04-27-2003, 07:09 AM
I'm trying to make clouds using sprites and blobbies particles emited from objects surfaces. I'm following a XSI tutorial but I don't know how to freeze particles in A:M. I think it isn't possible.
The cloud shapes should be animated and deformed.
What is the best way to achieve that effect?

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