Trapcode Particular

Glow Group

The Glow group adds glow to the particles. This section is only active when Particle Type is set to Glow Sphere or Star .

Glow Size

This control sets the size of the glow. High values give a heavier glow to particles. Lower values give a faint glow.

Glow Size set low (left) and high (right).

Glow Opacity

This control sets the opacity of the glow. High values give a more solid glow to particles. Lower values give a more transparent glow.

Glow Opacity set low (left) and high (right).

Glow Feather

This control sets the softness of the glow. High values give a feathery soft edge to particles. Lower values give a more globular, solid edge.

Glow Feather set low (left) and high (right).

Glow Blend Mode

The Glow Blend Mode controls how particles composite together.

• Normal: Normal composite operation.
• Add: Particles add together. This is useful for light effects and fires.
• Screen: Particles screen together. This is useful for light effects and fires.

From left to right, Glow Blend Mode set to Normal, Add, and Screen.