You can add "walls" or "wind" to the scene to make particles bounce or blow away.
Particle Illusion 3.04 is a piece of digital history that still packs a punch. With "all extras" installed, you have a massive toy box of visual effects at your fingertips. Whether you're chasing nostalgia or just need a fast way to add fire to a scene, this classic tool remains a reliable choice.
If you have obtained the asset collection (legitimately via a backup or Boris FX legacy license), here is the definitive installation guide to avoid missing emitters. particle illusion 304 all extras
Version 3.0 introduced a robust management system to organize thousands of emitters into custom folders, similar to how an iTunes library functions. OpenGL Hardware Acceleration:
304 — All Extras
Standard emitters often use simple squares or circles. The Extras pack includes custom sprites: glowing runes, dollar signs, medical crosses, Wi-Fi symbols, and film grain overlays. You can map these to emitters like Floating Runes or Tech HUD Stream .
The standard version of PI 304 had decent fire, but the Extras pack includes Damage Fire 2.0 , Fuel Explosion Pro , and Muzzle Flash Assortment . These are frame-accurate, scalable explosions that use Super Emitter logic—meaning one explosion triggers shockwaves, sparks, smoke, and debris simultaneously. You can add "walls" or "wind" to the
For logo reveals and lower thirds, the Abstract Swirls , Line Builders , and Shape Shifter emitters save hours of manual animation. They automatically loop and respond to the bounding box of your logo.