Points Animation HDA with Trail System v5.1.0 – a comprehensive solution for creating flowing, animated point systems along curves with sophisticated trail effects and curve generation. This comprehensive Houdini VEX tool is perfect for motion graphics, network visualizations, and abstract animations.
Key Features:
• Trail Curve Generation (polylines connecting trail points)
• Multiple Direction Modes (forward, backward, ping-pong, mix, radial)|
• Direction-Aware Trail System with proper curve connectivity
• Professional Orientation System (N+up, Quaternion, Parallel Transport)
• Advanced Easing Functions (ease-in, ease-out, ease-in-out, custom ramps)
• Flexible Point Distribution (uniform, random, clustered)
• Sophisticated Timing Control (sequential, simultaneous, random delays)
• Per-Curve Attribute Support (individual speed and timing)
• Multiple Color Modes (by line, speed, progress, custom ramps)
• Performance Optimized (handles thousands of points with trail curves)
Perfect For:
• Motion graphics and logo animations
• Network and data flow visualization with geometric paths
• Abstract generative art projects
• Technical and scientific animations
• VFX particle and energy effects
• Rendering trail paths as actual curve geometry
Why Use This Instead of Particle Simulations?
✅ 100% predictable results
✅ Real-time parameter adjustments
✅ No simulation overhead
✅ Trail curves as real geometry
✅ Perfect for client revisions
✅ Lightweight and fast
Trail Curve Features:
✅ Automatic polyline creation
✅ Source tracking (line ID, point index)
✅ Unique curve IDs for each trail
✅ Movement direction metadata
✅ Color inheritance from main points
✅ Organized in primitive groups
Complete Control: The system includes 34+ parameters giving you complete control over every aspect of the animation. From simple logo reveals to complex network visualizations with geometric trail curves, this tool scales with your needs. Technical Details: – Fully procedural – all parameter-driven – No caching or pre-simulation required – Trail curves as true polyline primitives – Compatible with standard Houdini workflows – Ready for rendering – all attributes included
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