[Bf-committers] SOC idea

[Tom M]

for some reason improving basic particles wasn't brought up even
though the particle system would obviously benefit from a great deal
more flexibility.

Things like variable particle sizes, variable initial speed, grouping
of particle systems, etc.

obvious sources of inspiration are

Particle Illussion - which has a superb ease of use and really hits
the basics well
http://www.wondertouch.com/default.asp

the node particle system of Houdini which is considered the most
powerful and flexible system available
http://www.sidefx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=398&Itemid=

and some others of lesser interest.

Particular
http://www.trapcode.com/products_particular.html

Thinking Particles
http://www.cebas.com/products/feature.php?UD=10-7888-33-788&PID=15&FID=74

MatterWaves http://www.cebas.com/products/feature.php?UD=10-7888-33-788&PID=10&FID=46

Sandblaster
http://www.digimation.com/software/asp/products_help.asp?product_id=80

Particle Flow
http://www.particlefx.com/education/PFlow/index.html

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