Form
Streaklet is a long-exposure, light painting effect controlled by the Streaklet group. The base particle type is theStreaklet particle, which is a large particle dot surrounded by smaller particle dots. Note that the options in the Streaklet group are only available when Streaklet is chosen from the Particle Type pop-up.
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The Streaklet group(left) and the Streaklet option in Particle Type (right).
Streaklet Random Seed: Randomizes where the small particle dots are positioned. Changing the Random Seed value can quickly give a different look for Streaklet particles.
An illustration of different Random Seed values.
Number of Streaks: Sets the number of smaller particle dots around the main dot. High values make more streaks, which give a more detailed look. Lower values make fewer streaks and give a simpler look.
Number of Streaks at 5 (left) and 20 (right).
Streak Size: Controls the size of the main particle dot. Low values create thinner, more separated streaks. High values create thicker, more overlapping streaks. A value of 0 turns off the streak.
Streak Size at 30 (left) and 50 (right).
Streaklet presets: Using the Box – Strings base form, some creativity, and a little scripting, you can use Streaklets to create interesting light-filled compositions like the ones below. Several presets using the Box - Strings base form and Streaklets can be found in the Designer's Lines Presets.
Some options using Box - Strings as a base form and Streaklet as the Particle Type.