Don't limit yourself to “boom” effects. Here are three advanced creative techniques.
Instead of wasting 30 minutes hunting for a malware-infected file on a sketchy forum, open After Effects right now. Create a text layer. Go to , and blow something up. Download After Effects Plugins Cc Pixel Polly
One quirk of Pixel Polly is that it triggers at the very first frame of the layer. If you want the explosion to happen halfway through your comp, you need to Split the Layer Ctrl+Shift+D ) and apply the effect only to the second half. Texture Matters: Don't limit yourself to “boom” effects
If you cannot find the effect, follow these steps to locate it within the application: Create a text layer
| Feature | CC Pixel Polly (Native) | Trapcode Particular (Paid) | Shatter (Native) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free (in CC) | $399+ | Free | | Speed | Very Fast | Moderate | Slow (3D calculations) | | Texture | Hard polygons | Soft dust/sprites | 3D extruded cells | | Learning curve | Low | High | Medium | | Best for | Glass, retro games | Smoke, fire, magic | Rubble, bricks |