This is the second tutorial in the Plexus tutorial series by super talented designer and Plexus expert Simon Bronson.  Here he explains the process of using lights created in C4D to create beautiful particle trails in After Effects using Plexus.  Also check out Part 1 and Part 3 in this series as well as our in-depth interview with Simon as well as his most excellent demo reel.

Tools used

Author Notes

Using a 3D model walk cycle and outputting lights from Cinema4d to After Effects.

music by Pierlo:
freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/Saturday_Night_Sleeper/02_Timmy_Jerk

Prism Image c/o: D-Kuru from Wikimedia Commons
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Project Download

C4D Integration Lights CC2014
C4D Integration Lights CS6

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