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Particle Burst

Planned

A single burst of particles radiates outward from a focal point, then settles.

Planned effect — not yet available in the AniFX studio.

About this effect

Particle Burst animates a one-time (looping) radial burst of small particles — sparks, confetti-like shapes, or light motes depending on style settings — that expand outward from a chosen point in the frame and fade as they spread. The burst timing is designed to land at the loop point so it reads as a recurring beat of energy rather than a jarring restart.

Suitable image types

  • Portrait
  • Poster
  • Album Cover

Best use cases

  • Social Media
  • Event Promotion
  • Music Promotion

Styles

  • Dramatic
  • Energetic
  • Playful

Motion characteristics

motion_intensity
bold
loopable
true
affects_subject
false
affects_background
true
transparency_support
true

Planned controls

  • Burst point
  • Particle style
  • Spread radius
  • Fade time

Best practices

Effective for celebratory or high-energy contexts such as event promotion or product reveals; less suited to quiet or minimal compositions.

Examples using this effect

Concept preview

Festival Stage Wide Shot

A wide photograph of a festival stage with dramatic lighting and a silhouetted crowd. This concept demonstration shows how Particle Burst could animate a radiating burst of light particles timed to the stage, a treatment aimed at event and music promotion.

social

Guides mentioning this effect

How to Create a Seamless Animation Loop

The core techniques for making a looping animation play continuously without a visible jump or restart.

6 min read

Collections featuring this effect

Creative Effects for Event Posters

Bolder, graphic motion built for designed compositions with typography and key art.

Neon Effects for Music Promotion

Glow, pulse, and light-driven motion for artist imagery and release promotion.

Related effects

Fire Embers

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Small glowing embers rise and flicker upward from a warm light source in the scene.

moderate motionNot yet in the studio

Neon Pulse

Planned

Rhythmic glow pulsing on neon-colored light sources within the image.

moderate motionNot yet in the studio

Glitch Shift

Available

Brief digital glitch bursts — RGB split, block shifts, scan tearing — interrupt the frame.

bold motionTry this effect

Poster Pulse

Planned

Typography and key art elements on a poster gain a subtle rhythmic pulse and glow.

subtle motionNot yet in the studio

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