Particle Dreams (1988)
Dream sequences created using 3D particle systems techniques. Behavior rules are applied to thousands of individual particles to model complex phenomena such as an explosion, a snowstorm, a tumultuous head, and a waterfall. A Connection Machine CM-2 computer was used to perform physical simulations on thousands of particles simultaneously, one processor for each particle.
Director: Karl Sims
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 2 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Original Language: en
Keywords
computer animation, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Particle Dreams about?
- Dream sequences created using 3D particle systems techniques. Behavior rules are applied to thousands of individual particles to model complex phenomena such as an explosion, a snowstorm, a tumultuous head, and a waterfall. A Connection Machine CM-2 computer was used to perform physical simulations on thousands of particles simultaneously, one processor for each particle.
- Who directed Particle Dreams?
- Particle Dreams was directed by Karl Sims.
- How long is Particle Dreams?
- Particle Dreams has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
- What genre is Particle Dreams?
- Particle Dreams is a Animation film.