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
Reference posts
Hope you enjoyed the tutorial!