Freeze Particles

#1

Is it possible in A:M?

Thanks in advance.

#2

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

#3

Which particle system are you thinking of and what effect are yout trying to achieve?

#4

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?

#5

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