How to Make Sparks

Chapter marks:

  • 1:55 - Setting up the Particle System

  • 7:14 - Creating the Spark objects

  • 9:42 - Setting the Spark Material

  • 11:39 - Using the new Particle Info Node

  • 16:55 - Making the sparks fade out

  • 20:00 - Using Motion Blur

I've always been fascinated with the beauty of sparks, and have wanted to create them for a while, but the results were always disappointing. This was mainly due to their being no way to change the color or opacity of the sparks throughout the animation. However, the particle info node recently came to Blender and saved the day! We can now finally delve in to creating some satisfying sparks :) Here's what we'll make

Finished Result