# Particles

[![Screenshot 2023-08-30 at 11.51.14.png](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-08/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2023-08-30-at-11-51-14.png)](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-08/screenshot-2023-08-30-at-11-51-14.png)

## Tutorials

- [examples of 3D Particles](https://vimeo.com/516035442)
- [3D particles tutorial](https://community.troikatronix.com/topic/5434/3d-particles-tutorial)
- [Intro into Particle system](https://support.troikatronix.com/support/solutions/articles/13000075026-guru-session-1-stage-setup-editor-and-basic-particle-systems)
- [Particles rand tex map example](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80AYrNbyIl8&t=935s)
- [Free Particles patch](https://community.troikatronix.com/topic/7295/free-particles-patch)
- [Particles Example File](https://troikatronix.com/add-ons/mouse-control-of-3d-particles/)
- [Particle with words Example File](https://troikatronix.com/add-ons/sentence-clouds-paragraph-trails/)
- [Particle Example file Repel/Attach](https://community.troikatronix.com/topic/7165/sample-patch-repel-particles/3)

## Tips & Tricks

- There is a 3D particles actor and a 3D model particles actor. The first is for 2D particles and the second is for 3D particles
- When working with particles you are working in 3D space so begin with adding the 3D stage orientation and set the "z translate" to -10 or something similar otherwise you will not see the particles because you are own top of the particles.
- Do not forget to play with the particle count and location/velocity to really see them move.

## Practice Assignment   

Make it snow with an appropriate soundtrack. Bonus points for interactivity or special effects.