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Introduction

Welcome Demo
Prerequisites Demo
Using the exercise files

1. Understanding Particle Systems

2. Making Particles Move

Building the particle class Demo
Creating particle velocity Demo
Connecting a movie clip to the particle class
Animating a particle
Creating a particle system
Regenerating particles
In practice pt. 1: Building rain in a weather application Demo

3. Adding Realistic Motion to Particles

Creating particle gravity
Creating particle friction
Growing and shrinking particles
Fading particles
Creating particle rotation
In practice pt. 2: Creating boat spray

4. Optimizing a Particle System

Understanding garbage collection
Recycling particles

5. Adding Collision Detection to Particles

Using position-based collision detection
Using built-in collision detection methods

6. Exploding Particles

Adding particle spin
Making child objects explode
In practice pt. 3: Exploding superheroes

7. Creating a Smoke Particle System

Using timeline-animated particles
In practice pt. 4: Making a boat break down

8. Integrating a Particle System with Video

Accessing pixel color
Triggering particles based on pixel colors
In practice pt. 5: Adding particles to video

Conclusion

Goodbye

ActionScript 3.0: Building Particle Systems Info

Title Information.

From understanding the basics to creating advanced effects like explosions and smoke, ActionScript 3.0: Building Particle Systems covers each step involved in creating particles and building particle systems. Instructor Todd Perkins explains how to make a versatile particle class that controls particle movement, gravity, friction, spin, rotation, fading, scaling, and other movement effects. He also demonstrates how each unique particle system can be added to a real world application. Exercise files accompany the course. Close »

Instructor : Todd Perkins

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lynda.com, Inc. - SKU: 02713

Duration:

1.25 hours - 31 lessons

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PC or Mac

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