The design principles of a particle system
The design principles of a particle system can be configured through a research and iterative creative process. Let's take a look at each one of them in the following section.
Research
Details are probably key to designing a realistic particle system. Very often, creating a particle system lies in the realm of an artist as we need an artistic touch to create a visually appealing and somewhat realistic replica of the effect that we want to create.
For starters, it is good to research a little on what the actual effect looks like. Here are some steps to help you get started:
- Identify the different components that are needed (break the particle effects down into the different components).
- Determine the relationship ...
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